Get ready for a blast from the past! Nintendo is bringing back the Virtual Boy with a bang, and it's about to get real!
The Virtual Boy Classics Collection is set to drop next month, and it's bringing some long-lost gems to the forefront. But here's where it gets controversial... two unreleased games will be making their debut! Yes, you heard that right.
The highly anticipated lineup includes Zero Racers and D-HOPPER, both of which have been hidden from the public eye for years. Zero Racers, an F-Zero title originally planned for release in 1996, was completed but never saw the light of day. And D-HOPPER, a game that's been MIA for decades, will finally be playable outside of trade shows.
Nintendo is releasing these games in waves, with the first batch available at launch and the rest coming later. And this is the part most people miss... the previously unreleased games will also be part of the later wave, so stay tuned!
But wait, there's more! Nintendo is also introducing a color palette feature, allowing players to switch from the iconic red-and-black to greyscale or green, among other options. It's like a whole new gaming experience!
The Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics launches on February 17, and you can get your hands on the $139 AUD Virtual Boy accessory or opt for the $29.95 AUD cardboard version. These games will be compatible with both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, so no one misses out on the fun!
Here's a sneak peek at the launch titles:
- 3D Tetris
- Galactic Pinball
- Teleroboxer
- Virtual Boy Wario Land
- The Mansion of Innsmouth
- GOLF
- Red Alarm
And here's what's coming later:
- Mario Clash
- Mario Tennis
- Jack Bros
- Space Invaders Virtual Collection
- Virtual Bowling
- Virtual Force
- V-Tetris
The previously unreleased games, Zero Racers and D-HOPPER, will also be part of this exciting later wave.
So, what do you think about this Virtual Boy revival? Are you excited to explore these hidden gems? Or do you have mixed feelings about Nintendo's approach? Let's discuss in the comments and share our thoughts on this controversial yet intriguing move!
