Nintendo Labo Toy-con 04 VR Kit

Released in April 2019, this product line represented Nintendo's first major step into virtual reality since the Virtual Boy. To make the technology accessible, Nintendo structured the release into multiple purchasing options. Players could acquire the complete experience via the base Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit, or opt for the budget-friendly Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit [Starter Kit]. The latter could be upgraded using Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit: Expansion Set 1 [Camera + Elephant] and Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit: Expansion Set 2 [Bird + Wind Pedal].

Beyond its dedicated software, the VR Goggles achieved broader integration across the Nintendo Switch ecosystem. Nintendo patched several high-profile first-party games to support the cardboard headset, allowing players to experience The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker in stereoscopic 3D. The software also introduced Toy-Con Garage VR, a node-based programming suite that let users design custom 3D environments. Despite positive reception for its inventive engineering, the physical wear of cardboard and the visual limitations of the Switch console's display screen led to the eventual sunsetting of the entire Labo line.