Virtual Boy Custom Wireless Controller

This controller represents the most advanced Virtual Boy controller design produced to date, combining modern wireless connectivity, integrated rumble feedback, multiple controller modes, and a completely custom carbon-fiber-reinforced nylon housing. It preserves the original Nintendo Virtual Boy controller layout while replacing the electronics and housing with a modern custom design.

The controller runs the same firmware platform developed for my Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) Virtual Boy wireless controller PCB and supports Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, PC/Mednafen, BlueRetro, and Meta Quest/VBGo. When paired with a BlueRetro receiver, it can also be used wirelessly with an original Virtual Boy console.

Unlike the DIY wireless PCB upgrade, this is a complete, fully assembled controller with an entirely new housing. No donor controller, PCB installation, or assembly is required.

INITIAL 10-UNIT PROTOTYPE RUN:

The first production run is limited to 10 controllers. These units will use original OEM Virtual Boy buttons and membranes with the new custom housing and electronics. This initial run will put completed controllers into users' hands while we wait for new buttons and membranes to come to market. Additional controllers are planned once newly manufactured buttons and membranes are available.

Compatibility:

This controller can be used with multiple systems depending on the selected controller mode:

• Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 (Switch Pro Controller mode)

• Windows PC / Mednafen (DInput)

• Meta Quest using VBGo

• Original Virtual Boy (with BlueRetro receiver)

When used with original Virtual Boy hardware, the controller communicates directly with a BlueRetro receiver over Bluetooth. It is not compatible with the original ESP-NOW RetroOnyx wireless receivers.

Features Overview:

• Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 support

• PC / Mednafen DInput mode

• Meta Quest / VBGo mode

• Direct Bluetooth connection to BlueRetro

• Wireless original Virtual Boy support with a BlueRetro receiver

• Multiple selectable controller profiles

• Integrated rechargeable battery

• USB-C charging

• Integrated rumble / haptic feedback

• Custom Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) carbon-fiber-reinforced nylon housing

• Custom RetroOnyx electronics and firmware

• Original Virtual Boy controller layout

• Fully assembled and ready to use

Meta Quest Compatibility Note:

Meta occasionally makes changes to its controller support that can affect compatibility. Oculus Go, Oculus Quest 1, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest 3 were confirmed working as of 3/8/25 using VBGo 1.5.1 with the following headset software versions:

Oculus Go — SW Ver: 18.0.0.916.517.276343339 Oculus Quest 1 — SW Ver: 50.0.0.198.257.455911078 Meta Quest 2 — SW Ver: v74 5142180.15410.150 Meta Quest 3 — SW Ver: v74 5070966.18330.510