We know it is April Fool's Day, but some made-up products are best to happen in the future like in the case of Nintendo Virtual Boy Pro which could pass as Apple Vision Pro's brother.
Just imagine it to be a VR headset for your Switch, offering a new dimension of gameplay unlike anything seen before.
Immersive VR Technology
The IGN video which made rounds online features a Nintendo Virtual Boy Pro, VR headset-style design that seamlessly integrates with Nintendo Switch consoles.
With detached Joy-Con controllers, players can control the action on screen while experiencing immersive gameplay that overlays onto their real-life environment. Whether at home or on the go, the Virtual Boy Pro could be your go-to VR headset for a more exciting experience you can only reap in the virtual setting.
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Nintendo is Years Late With Virtual Boy Pro
In reality, the Virtual Boy Pro looks like a legitimate first-party accessory, such as Ring Fit. However, as Spra992 points out on Reddit, the "joke feels at least five years" late with LaboVR.
If the word "parody" is not mentioned in the video, we might assume that it's a real thing that Nintendo wants to tease for all of us. Although it feels that it could offer more features, it feels heavy to wear.
Based on the video, there are scenes blending virtual elements with real-life surroundings. Maybe this could be Nintendo's answer to give us an unexplored world we dream of.
Legendary Design Influence
Renowned Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto shared insights into the development of the Virtual Boy Pro, highlighting its departure from past ventures like the Virtual Boy.
Despite its unconventional history, Miyamoto's vision for the Virtual Boy Pro aims to revolutionize gaming once again, drawing on decades of experience and innovation at Nintendo.
Nintendo Virtual Boy Pro Price
The original Virtual Boy system has a starting price of $179.95, but since this is just an April Fool's prank to excite Big N fans, we never know what's coming for its price tag.
Considering the success of previous Nintendo hardware releases, fans could only hope to see it someday.
Outside the April Fool's pranks, we all speculate that the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 might have an OLED option. At the very least, many fans expect to see a splittable dual screen for the next-gen console.
The two-screen vibe is giving us a striking similarity with the old Nintendo 3DS.
If the patent is accurate, we might see it connecting two screens wirelessly. This way, you and your friend can play a game on the same device if there's a link feature.
Most probably, if the leaks are true, we could see it coming as early as this year. If not, there's a chance that it will debut in 2025.
