Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite tech-loving buddy, Nuked, here to bring you some exciting news about a nifty little app that’s making waves in the retro gaming world.

So, the Vision Pro has finally welcomed its first Virtual Boy emulator, aptly named VirtualFriend. As someone who has an inexplicable fondness for Nintendo’s quirky short-lived console, this is like finding a long-lost treasure. Now I can dive back into those immersive 3D adventures once again!

After I downloaded VirtualFriend, I couldn’t resist revisiting some childhood classics like Red Alarm, Wario Land, and Mario’s Tennis. I’m thrilled to report that they run quite smoothly, with only a tiny audio hiccup in Red Alarm. It’s just like I remember—nostalgia overload! And can we talk about the “Game Boy” color scheme? Absolutely my favorite!

This app is pretty versatile too! It supports Bluetooth controllers and keyboard controls on the Vision Pro, plus touchscreen buttons if you’re playing on your iPhone or iPad. The visuals? Well, they look as good as a Virtual Boy can get, and the app even lets you tweak the console’s two-tone color palette for that personalized touch.

One feature worth mentioning is the eye adjustment slider—it’s a lifesaver for those times when a game just isn’t hitting the mark visually. However, it does lack a couple of features like controller mapping and save states for your games. The developer, Adam Gastineau, is aware of this and has noted it on their GitHub page.

Still, if you’re curious about diving into Virtual Boy games or if you have fond memories of the console like I do, I’d say give VirtualFriend a shot. It’s free (with an option to tip the developer), has no ads, and promises not to collect your data. Just pure, unadulterated fun reminiscent of mid-90s VR!

And if you’re hungry for more retro gaming goodness on iOS, keep an eye out for all the latest news on video game emulators in the App Store. Happy gaming!