Throughout the newest Nintendo Direct, it was revealed Digital Boy video games could be becoming a member of the Nintendo Classics library early subsequent 12 months in February.
In case you missed it, there will be a couple of (paid) gates you may have to move via earlier than you’ll be able to even entry this specific library. Not solely will you be required to have an energetic Change On-line + Growth Pack subscription (aka the premium-priced tier), however you may additionally have to fork out for an adjunct.
Aside from this data in the course of the broadcast, Nintendo has additionally made notice of this on its official web site:
“Digital Boy for Nintendo Change 2/Nintendo Change and Digital Boy (Cardboard Mannequin) for Nintendo Change 2/Nintendo Change are required to play the Digital Boy – Nintendo Classics assortment of video games. Nintendo Change On-line + Growth Pack membership required to entry Digital Boy – Nintendo Classics assortment of video games.”
As talked about above, there are two headset choices to select from. Should you do not wish to fork out $99.99 / £66.99 (or your regional equal) for the reproduction, there may be the cheaper cardboard mannequin, which can set you again $24.99 / £16.99. Nintendo’s web site additionally notes how customers might want to have a paid Change On-line membership to buy these equipment.
Unsurprisingly, there’s been a blended response on-line to this, with some Nintendo diehards welcoming the Digital Boy’s return with open arms, whereas others are venting frustration concerning the worth, the necessities to entry it, and the way there’s nonetheless no choice to formally expertise these video games with out a headset.
As soon as once more, this library will launch on seventeenth February 2026, with each equipment due out on the identical date. You possibly can see the video games on the best way to this specific digital library in our earlier story:
