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Play Overview
Nintendo Switch Sports (2022) is the latest version of Wii Sports. It brings the classic motion sports game up to date with new sports and ways to play. You can compete in six sports, including Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Football and Bowling. The novelty, as ever, is that you use real-world motions to control your play and the Joy-Con controller offers accurate one-to-one control for surprising nuance and precision.
The game sees the classic events from Wii-Sports returning:
There are also new sports that extend the experience:
Like Wii-Sports Club you can compete online in Switch Sports. Play together in the same room or online with family and friends, or challenge players around the world. You can create your own Mii character and then customise your appearance with items collected from playing online. There are even Pro Leagues where you can try to increase your rank by winning in different sports.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Nintendo Switch Sports 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 3 months ago.
The game sees the classic events from Wii-Sports returning:
- Tennis: rally by gently swinging the Joy-Con controller at the right time.
- Bowling: roll the ball straight ahead, or give it a little curve.
- Sword Fight: Knock your opponent off the platform while attacking and defending.
- Golf: Use the Joy-Con to control your swing in this classic motion-controlled version of the game.
- Basketball: Compete with friends and family in a rapid-fire Three-Point Challenge, or online in two-on-two matches.
There are also new sports that extend the experience:
- Football: Use a gigantic ball to make dynamic plays in a game that looks much like Rocket League. You use the Joy-Con motion to shoot and perform headers. You can also attach a Joy-Con controller to the Leg Strap to employ intuitive kicking motions.
- Badminton: Control your shots left and right while keeping the shuttlecock in the air. Swing left and right while keeping the shuttlecock in the air. Perform powerful smash shots to gain the upper hand!
Like Wii-Sports Club you can compete online in Switch Sports. Play together in the same room or online with family and friends, or challenge players around the world. You can create your own Mii character and then customise your appearance with items collected from playing online. There are even Pro Leagues where you can try to increase your rank by winning in different sports.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Nintendo Switch Sports 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 3 months ago.
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Play Style
This is a Physically Active and Sports game with Action, Fighting and Simulation elements. You can play with 1 to 4 players in the same room or as a 2-player online game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
Costs
Nintendo Switch Sports usually costs £30.99.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Nintendo Switch Sports
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 29/04/2022
Out Now: Switch
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1-4 (2 online)
Genres: Physically Active, Sports (Action, Fighting and Simulation)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D Third-Person and Cartoon
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