Virtual Boy at Nintendo Museum is emulated on Switch

An interesting tidbit about the Nintendo Museum in Japan has come to light, which is that the playable Virtual Boy station is actually emulated on Switch.

There are a number of things to see and do at the museum, including playing systems and games from Nintendo’s history. The Virtual Boy is ultimately a small footnote for Nintendo given how it didn’t sell particularly well and had a short lifespan. Still, those looking to check out the retro console will be able to do so.

With the news coming to light that Virtual Boy is using Switch emulation at the Nintendo Museum, some are hoping that it could be offered to everyone at home in the future. There’s always the possibility that we could see it on the Switch Online service. No announcements have been made, but the Nintendo Museum exhibit shows that it’s technologically possible, and there’s already a fully functioning version.

The Nintendo Museum will officially open its doors in Kyoto, Japan on October 2, 2024. We have lots of details about what you’ll find at the location here.

Thanks to IGN Japan for today’s news.