diff --git a/entropy/nixos/modules/virtualisation.nix b/entropy/nixos/modules/virtualisation.nix
index a3ded71..fd3ba4c 100644
--- a/entropy/nixos/modules/virtualisation.nix
+++ b/entropy/nixos/modules/virtualisation.nix
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
-{ config, pkgs, ... }:
+{ config, pkgs, unstable, ... }:
 
 { 
   # set up virtualization with virtualbox
-  virtualisation.virtualbox.host.enable = true;
+  virtualisation.virtualbox.host = {
+    enable = true;
+    package = unstable.virtualbox;
+  };
   # I'm gonna keep this disabled for the sake of my sanity
   # virtualisation.virtualbox.host.enableExtensionPack = true;