Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit News
April2023
Anniversary Five Years Ago, Nintendo Unboxed Its Most Joyful, Harebrained Experiment
A Labo of Love
Five years ago today, Nintendo told the world to get creative and create pianos, fishing rods, and — eventually — a giant cardboard VR headset. That's right, Nintendo Labo is half a decade old, and as we look back, we're feeling a little bit fond. Debuting in April 2018, this quasi-toys-to-life creation may have essentially been...
April2022
Guide Which Switch Games Don't Work With Nintendo Switch Lite?
The games you can't play without Joy-Con Controllers
Updated with Nintendo Switch Sports. Switch Lite, the portable-only version of Nintendo's console, offers a cheaper way of jumping on the Switch train with a focus on handheld play which makes it a true replacement for Nintendo 3DS. However, it's important to remember that unlike the standard...
July2021
Talking Point Nintendo's Quirky Creativity Hasn't Always Paid Off On Switch, But It Matters
Standing out from the crowd
Nintendo is in a particularly strong position in the games industry at present - it's a hugely popular, talked about brand, and the company is still selling tens of millions of systems each year that - by this stage - will be increasingly inexpensive to produce. When you take relatively old, readily available technology...
May2021
News Somebody Recreated DOOM Eternal In Labo Garage VR, And It's Really Something
Sights set on Game Builder Garage, too
Nintendo's upcoming DIY game maker Game Builder Garage will enable Switch owners to create their own rudimentary games using easy-to-learn node-based tools that originally debuted as part of the Nintendo Labo series. We say 'rudimentary' mainly because that's the kindest adjective to describe our own efforts...
April2021
News Nintendo Explains Why It Took Down The Labo Website
"We routinely conduct product website maintenance and reorganization"
[Update #2: 21/04/2021]: Nintendo of America has responded to reports that it has removed the Labo website, stating that the line is still available for purchase. Speaking to Games Radar, NoA said: "Nintendo Labo is available at retail locations. We routinely conduct product...
April2020
Poll Nintendo Labo VR Celebrates Its First Anniversary, Are You Still Using Your Toy-Con VR Goggles?
A headset like no other
Whether it feels like yesterday or a lifetime ago, the Nintendo Labo VR kit is now officially one year old. In this time, it has received a standalone Labo kit and Nintendo has released multiple free updates for its existing Switch game line-up that add VR support. It started out with a free update for Super Mario Odyssey...
January2020
News Neonwall Becomes The Third Third-Party Switch Game To Support Labo VR
It's dark, and we're wearing Labo VR Goggles
Update: The original headline of this article stated this was the second third-party VR title to offer Labo VR support. Thanks to our friends at Japanese Nintendo for reminding us it's actually the third such game after Rooms: The Adventure of Anne & George also patched in support. It would seem that...
News 17-BIT Boss Would Love To See Nintendo "Own" The Virtual Reality Space
"Their experiments so far are fantastic"
Virtual Reality might not have taken off in quite the way that its biggest advocates would have you believe, but there's no denying that the market is slowly but surely growing as the technology matures. Sony's PSVR platform has sold 5 million units to date, while Oculus – backed by the not-inconsiderable...
December2019
News New Labo VR Mini-Game Arrives On Switch News Channel In Japan
Fortune fun
If you've been looking for a reason to dust off your Labo headset, Nintendo has just released its 15th free mini-game for Labo VR Kit on the Japanese Switch News Channel. This new game titled Omikuji – which translates to "Fortune" – requires players to shake the Joy-Con and then draw a fortune with the A or R button. Here are the...
News Nintendo Releases Free Christmas VR Game For Labo On Switch
And it's even called 'Christmas'
Wanting to get into the Christmas spirit and also get more playtime out of your fancy Nintendo Labo VR Kit in equal measure? Well, you've certainly found the right place. Nintendo has released a new - and free - VR game for its Labo VR Kit on Switch. Simply called 'Christmas', the game has appeared on the Japanese...
November2019
News Another Free Labo VR Mini-Game Has Been Released
Explore the moon in VR
Nintendo has done a great job of supporting its innovative Labo VR kit with free mini-games, and we've just been gifted yet another today. Dubbed 'Lunar Exploration', the game tasks you with hopping into a lunar rover and exploring the surface of the earth's only natural satellite. To download the game, head over to the...
September2019
News Patent Filed For New Nintendo Switch VR Headset
Update on the Labo kit on the way?
While it may not have been quite as convincing as other VR offerings in the market, Nintendo's Labo VR kit was a likeable experiment which proved that even on tech as humble as Switch, a decent virtual reality experience could be achieved. VR modes have since been added to several key releases, and it would seem...
August2019
Video Nintendo Labo Director Tsubasa Sakaguchi Discusses VR Kit Development
Cardboard innovation
Last year, Nintendo said Labo was a title and platform that would be supported and sold for a prolonged period of time. Staying true to its word, earlier this week the company released a special VR update for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. This follows on from
July2019
News Miyamoto Believes Nintendo Have Not Fallen Behind With VR
It is just being careful...
Another interesting response during the recent Nintendo Shareholders Q&A was from the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto when he was quizzed about the "impression that Nintendo has been a little slow to join large global trends like the mobile business and releasing games that use VR". The legendary designer rejected...
June2019
News Find Your Way Out Of A Maze In The New Nintendo Labo VR Minigame
Download it from the Switch news channel
Nintendo has released a new Labo VR minigame. This one requires to find your way out of a 3D maze. If you would like to check it out, click on the Switch news channel, find the Labo article, press the "receive sample" button within it and then boot up your copy of the game. From here, you'll need to select...
News Nintendo Labo Wins GOTY At The 2019 Games For Change Awards
Paving the way
Nintendo Labo might not have been quite as successful in terms of sales as certain other first-party releases on the Switch, but it has certainly won plenty of awards since the original kits were launched in April last year. Since then, it's taken home two BAFTA awards and a GDC innovation award. Now, at the 2019 Games for Change...
May2019
News Here's Your First Look At The VR Mode In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
And send your amiibo out on an adventure
The latest update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now available. Outside of the main patches, this is quite possibly one of the most exciting updates the game has received so far. Version 3.1.0 allows you to view and battle in a brand-new VR mode, provided you have access to the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con...
News Today's Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Adds Labo VR Support
Plus more amiibo goodness
Version 3.1.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate goes live today, and will add support for the Labo Toy-Con VR Goggles. The new 'VR Mode' will give you a whole new perspective on the action, and will, of course, require you to already own the Labo VR Kit. Version 3.1.0 will also allow you to send your amiibo fighters on...
News Unity Announces Support For Labo VR On Switch
Now part of the game engine's development tools
While the VR experience offered by Labo VR Kit is undeniably limited compared to some of the more high-tech Virtual Reality offerings on the market, it's a great introduction to the concept and there's plenty of potential in it should developers feel the desire to explore the virtual possibilities...
News Yet Another Free Minigame Has Been Released For Nintendo Labo VR Kit
Third time's the charm
Nintendo has released another minigame for the Nintendo Labo VR Kit, seemingly aiming to give buyers new ways to play and inspiration to create their own masterpieces. This third release is called Sushi Board and appears to involve a cute little robot who needs to head off on a journey to collect fish (and presumably dish up...
Video Learn Nintendo Labo Tips And Tricks With This 'Director Insights' Video Series
Creatives assemble!
Today, Nintendo has kickstarted a brand new video series entitled 'Nintendo Labo - Director Insights', giving fans more info on the company's clever cardboard creations. Starring Nintendo Labo director, Tsubasa Sakaguchi - who was also the director of the original Splatoon - the series will share "insights about the development...
Video Can A Headstrap Really Fix Zelda VR And Labo VR?
We put the Sweat Proof Gaming strap to the test
Labo VR is a great introduction to the world of Virtual Reality for Switch owners, but the much-hyped VR support it brings to Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a little disappointing – we found that it was disorienting enough to make us feel quite unwell, in fact.
News Smash Up The City As A Giant Monster In This Free Nintendo Labo VR Minigame
Download it from the Switch news channel
Remember the free 'Alien Bopping' game added to the Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit at the end of April? Well, Nintendo has now released another mini-game. This time it's about smashing up a city as a gigantic green Godzilla-like creature. The only difference is this monster shoots red balls (imagine them as lasers)...
Random Leave Cardboard Behind With This 3D-Printed Labo VR Headset
Do-it-yourself
Since the release of the Nintendo Labo VR Kit last month, users have been looking for unique ways to enhance their virtual experience. A lot of people have simply added a strap to the headset so they can play for prolonged periods, while others have gone to the extent of rebuilding the device with more durable materials. 3D printing...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Technical Look At Zelda And Mario Odyssey In VR
Why is it so sick-inducing?
When we first heard about the possibility of reliving both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey - two of our favourite Switch games - in VR, we were incredibly excited. Nintendo's latest Labo kit has made it all possible, and for the price, the kit itself is pretty dar
April2019
News Free 'Alien Bopping' Labo VR Minigame Available To Download
Follow the link in the Labo VR News Channel
A free minigame for the Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit has appeared to download on the game's News Channel. Called 'Alien Bopping', it's a simple whack-a-mole game challenging you to bash as many aliens on the head as you possibly can in 60 seconds. Rather than appearing on the list of 64 minigames in the VR...
Hands On Super Mario Odyssey VR - A Non-Essential But Pleasant Return Trip
Not quite an Odyssey, but a delightful mini-break
After losing our lunch with Breath of the Wild's VR mode update, we entered the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey with a sense of trepidation, as well as a slight headache. We’d been excited to explore Hyrule with the Labo VR Goggles and it was disappointing
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 27th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
After another busy week, this time full of Nintendo financial news and that Persona 5S reveal for Switch, it's finally time to wind down with a game or two. Team Nintendo Life has gathered to discuss our gaming plans once again, and we've love for you to get in on the action in the comments and poll below...
Hands On Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild VR Made Us Want To Puke
A link to the barf
It always seemed too good to be true. A virtual reality update to Breath of the Wild that enables you to play the entire game with the Labo VR Goggles? Blimey Charlie! Despite all our nagging doubts, the very fact that Nintendo was putting it out meant it must pass a minimum quality threshold, no? At the very least it wouldn't...
News Sweat Proof Gaming Releasing Comfort Headset Strap For The Nintendo Labo VR Goggles
Pre-orders are now available
As brilliant as the Nintendo Labo VR Kit is, the goggles that come with it don't include a strap. While Nintendo's intention is to make its own form of VR as welcoming, accessible and social as possible, obviously not everyone is taken with the hands-on design. As a result, we've seen a number of DIY straps created over...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 20th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Well, what another busy week we've had. Joker finally arrived in Smash Bros. Ultimate, Capcom announced a new plug-and-play arcade stick, and Reggie has been stealing all of the headlines with his retirement, but now it's time to sit back, relax, and talk about which games we'll b
Japanese Charts Nintendo Labo VR Constructs A Second Place Debut
Beating Final Fantasy
Japanese chart figures are now in for 8th - 14th April, revealing that Nintendo Labo VR has managed to enter the charts in second place in its opening week. The game managed to sell more units that this week's other big Switch release, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, with Famitsu's estimates reporting a total of 26,634 sales...
UK Charts Nintendo Labo VR Fails To Enter Top 40, Yoshi Slips Down To Fifth Place
Neither VR Kit made the cut
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 13th April, revealing that both of the two Nintendo Labo VR Kit releases have failed to make it into the top 40. Nintendo's other recent major release, Yoshi's Crafted World, has slipped down to fifth place this week, while Tom Clancy's The Division 2 remains at the top, seeing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 13th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Here we are at the end of yet another week, finally winding down and getting ready to enjoy some of those video game thingies we seem to talk about so much. As always, team Nintendo Life has gathered around to discuss our gaming plans for the weekend, and we'd love for you to get involved in the comments and...
Reminder Switch Enters The World Of VR Today With Nintendo Labo
Available now!
Today's the day, folks. The Nintendo Labo VR Kit is officially out in the wild, available from gaming retailers and Nintendo's very own store. Yes, for the very first time, Nintendo Switch players will have the opportunity to experience virtual reality with specially designed games and activities. If you're still undecided on picking...
Random Cool Virtual Boy Easter Egg Discovered In Nintendo Labo VR
All hail the Virtual Boy
The Virtual Boy is arguably the worst video game system Nintendo has ever released. It completely bombed in terms of sales and was widely panned by critics and gamers alike due to the discomfort caused by its red monochrome head-mounted display. Despite its lack of success, Nintendo still likes to reference it from time to...
Hands On Going Beyond The Blaster With Nintendo Labo VR On Switch
A deeper dive
If you’re a long-time reader of the site, you’ll probably know that we’ve spent a decent chunk of time talking about Labo VR already when we got a chance to have a go with it at Nintendo UK’s headquarters. But now we actually own the blooming thing and have spent more time than we’d deem healthy having a good old rummage with...
News Animal Crossing And Labo VR Combine With These Pocket Camp Gifts
Animal Crossing Switch VR please?
We've only known about Nintendo Labo VR for just over a month, but its release date is now just one day away. As part of the celebrations, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is providing players with some free in-game gifts. The gifts feature two of the Toy-Con from the Labo VR kit, with nice little replicas of the...
News Super Mario Odyssey Labo VR Update Will Add A Theatre Mode To The Game
A whole new perspective
The Japanese Super Mario Odyssey Twitter account continues to drip feed information about the upcoming Labo VR update due out on 25th April. It turns out this update will add a special theatre mode, where you have the option to view the game's cutscenes with the Toy-Con VR Goggles. Here's the option on display in the...
Random Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Has Pre-Ordered The Nintendo Labo VR Kit
Supporting the competition
Shuhei Yoshida hasn't exactly made an attempt to hide his love for Nintendo over the years. The President of Sony's Worldwide Studios previously revealed he couldn't resist trying out the Switch and was hyped about the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In a recent exchange with a fan over on Twitter,...
Video Zelda And Mario Labo VR Support Points To A Switch Pro Console Idea
It all adds up
Before the month of March, VR gaming was non-existent on the Switch. Nintendo then announced Labo VR and went on to reveal there would be entirely free game updates for Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It's all happening so fast, we now can't help but think about what's next.
News Super Mario Odyssey And Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Getting Labo VR Support
It's happening!
Nintendo has revealed it will be releasing free Labo VR updates for Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on 25th April, allowing you to experience both games in a whole new way. The Super Mario Odyssey update will add in three new mini-missions where you collect musical notes and coins as you revisit the...
March2019
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 30th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Well done, folks! We've made it to the end of yet another week. This week brought us a bonkers bug situation in Final Fantasy VII and even more rumours of new Switch models coming this year, so it's probably about time we unwind by discussing our weekend gaming plans. Team Nintendo Life has just done that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 23rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Well, what a busy week we've had. There was the Nindies Showcase, which brought with it the Cuphead and Cadence of Hyrule reveals, the
News Someone Made A Painting Elephant VR Game Long Before Nintendo Labo
Coincidence?
Nintendo is set to release its latest venture into the world of cardboard gaming next month with Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. Included in the complete set is a Toy-Con Elephant design, which allows players to use a trunk to paint 3D objects and more besides. It's one of the more inventive additions coming to the Labo VR range,...
Video Get Your First Look At The Nintendo Labo VR Kit
Heck, it's about time
The first footage of the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit has finally been released. Below is the full rundown, courtesy of the official Nintendo PR: Ever wish you could paint like an elephant or feel like a superhero by stopping an alien invasion? Nintendo Labo: VR Kit launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on...
Hands On There's More To Nintendo's Labo VR Than Meets The Eye
Virtual Reality, the Nintendo way
Maintaining a healthy degree of scepticism is always a wise policy in life, especially when you're faced with a seemingly endless number of companies trying to tempt you to spend your hard-earned cash. It's a practice we regularly employ in both our personal and professional lives here at Nintendo Life, and it's...
News Pre-Orders For The Labo VR Kit Are Now Live On The Nintendo UK Store
Out this April
Pre-orders for the next Labo cardboard kit, due out on 12th April, are now live on the Nintendo UK store. The Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit looks to offer the most unique Labo experience yet, allowing users to experience virtual reality on the Switch for the first time with special Toy-Con VR Goggles. In total, there are four...
Talking Point We Shouldn't Saddle Labo VR With Unrealistic Expectations
Perhaps it’s time to think inside the box
Nintendo’s long-rumoured foray into virtual reality with Labo: VR Kit has set some heads spinning with dreams of high-end experiences featuring all manner of Nintendo franchises. Imagine Mario Kart VR on Switch! they say. What about Animal Crossing VR! Where’s Metroid Prime Trilogy VR-astered?! Okay,...
News VR Developer Defends Labo VR, Predicts This Might Only Be The Start For Nintendo
Not to be compared with other experiences
Last week, Nintendo announced that its Labo series will soon be receiving a virtual reality Toy-Con set, aptly named Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. This is the first time Nintendo has entered the VR space in recent times (yes, there was the Virtual Boy, yada yada) and thanks to the Switch's limited native...
