Virtual Boy - The History, Games and Legacy

Episode 116 of the Nintendo Maniacs podcast, hosted by Josh (JT), titled "Virtual Boy - The History, Games and Legacy " was published on February 26, 2026 and runs 104 minutes.

February 26, 2026 ·104m · Nintendo Maniacs

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Summary

Episode 116This episode is a special dedicated episode to the Virtual Boy - Nintendo's least understood system. JT's good friend Andrew joins him as a guest. Chapters:0:00 Virtual Boy - The History, Games and Legacy1:32:50 Fire Red / Leaf Green 1:38:35 SNES MINI GIVEAWAY - SNES Celebration1:11:40 Weird Nintendo GIVEAWAYTo be in the running to win a SNES Mini - all you need to do is comment on the platform you are listening to this episode with your favourite SNES game. The competition runs over three episodes so you can comment on each one for an extra chance to win. Good luck!Our Guest Andrew (Sumo). You can find more of his work at:https://linktr.ee/N1ntenDr0meSupport Us!If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord for free: / discord Patreon!For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK: / discord Thank you so much to our Patrons:SwitchingItUp_Game Buoy GamesSumoAbout Nintendo Maniacs!Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode Description

Episode 116

This episode is a special dedicated episode to the Virtual Boy - Nintendo's least understood system. JT's good friend Andrew joins him as a guest.

Chapters:

0:00 Virtual Boy - The History, Games and Legacy

1:32:50 Fire Red / Leaf Green

1:38:35 SNES MINI GIVEAWAY - SNES Celebration

1:11:40 Weird Nintendo

GIVEAWAY

To be in the running to win a SNES Mini - all you need to do is comment on the platform you are listening to this episode with your favourite SNES game.

The competition runs over three episodes so you can comment on each one for an extra chance to win. Good luck!

Our Guest

Andrew (Sumo). You can find more of his work at:

https://linktr.ee/N1ntenDr0me

Support Us!

If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join our Discord for free: / discord

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LINK: / discord

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

Sumo

About Nintendo Maniacs!

Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!