Title: Nintendo Pranks Gamers with Fake Virtual Reality Headset Announcement
Introduction
NINTENDO and IGN have pulled a fast one on gamers after they announced a fake virtual reality headset for the Nintendo Switch. In a satirical announcement this morning, IGN shared the Virtual Boy Pro for Nintendo in a YouTube video.
The Fake Virtual Reality Headset
The gaming and entertainment media website’s parody video showed a gamer docking their Switch into a headset Virtual Boy Pro. The VR accessory seemingly features a high-resolution display, head tracking, and hand tracking. It’s also equipped with a built-in microphone and speakers and features a sleek, minimalist design. To make the joke more believable, IGN shared a comedic accompanying press release for the fictional item.
Reaction on Social Media
The joke quickly went viral on social media platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and X, formerly Twitter. While many social media users found the joke funny, others couldn’t help but express disappointment that the item didn’t exist. “Wow, I wish this was real,” one saddened gamer noted on X. “The title had me fooled for about 2 seconds longer than it should have lol. Forgot today was April Fools,” another person shared on Reddit.
Nintendo Switch Lite vs Switch – Key Differences
There are important differences between the Nintendo Switch Lite and the regular Switch. The Lite version doesn’t plug into your television, it’s handheld-only. Its Joy-Con controls aren’t detachable and are built into the handset’s body. There’s no TV docking station, so you’ll charge your device using a cable. Some games will have restrictions due to the console being handheld-only. The Switch Lite also comes in new colors–yellow, grey, and turquoise, and it’s $100 / £100 cheaper than the Switch proper.
The Real Virtual Boy
The Virtual Boy was a 32-bit portable video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Released in 1995, it was marketed as the first console capable of displaying stereoscopic “3D” graphics. The player used the console like a head-mounted display to look into a red monochrome display. However, Nintendo only released 22 games for the system before discontinuing it in 1996.
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