# Virtual Boy Cardboard Model Gets A Limited-Time Discount In Select Locations

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/virtual-boy-cardboard-model-gets-a-limited-time-discount-in-select-locations/
- Published: 2026-08-01T04:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T05:04:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Nintendo Life
- Original article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/08/virtual-boy-cardboard-model-gets-a-limited-time-discount-in-select-locations
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Cardboard Virtual Boy headsets are discounted in selected regions until 17 August.
- Australia and New Zealand price falls to A$19.95.
- Two unreleased Virtual Boy games join Nintendo Classics next week.

## Summary

Nintendo has reduced the price of its cardboard Virtual Boy headset in Australia, New Zealand and Japan for a limited period. The offer coincides with the upcoming addition of two previously unreleased Virtual Boy games to Nintendo Classics, making the accessory cheaper for players wanting the intended stereoscopic experience.

In Australia and New Zealand, the cardboard unit costs A$19.95 rather than A$29.95 until 17 August 2026, excluding shipping; in Japan, it has fallen from ¥2,980 to ¥1,980 for the same period. Virtual Boy games can also be played on Switch or Switch 2 without the headset, but require a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription; Zero Racers and D-Hopper arrive next week alongside a screen-colour option.

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