Nintendo Switch Sports (Switch) News Articles
Tuesday17th May 2022
News LEGO Star Wars And Nintendo Switch Sports Top April's European Charts
Kirby still sells well in a quiet month
April has been a pretty quiet month on the Nintendo front, and that seems to have reflected in the sales across Europe. In the latest GSD data for the previous month, there was a 15% drop in console sales in the month of April compared to March — excluding the UK and Germany. However, this drop in sales...
Monday16th May 2022
UK Charts Nintendo Switch Sports Is Number One For A Third Week
Kirby tilts 'n' tumbles out of the top 20
It's a very similar story in this week's UK charts. The top two spots remain unchanged for the third week in a row — Nintendo Switch Sports and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's universal appeal means they are the top two selling boxed games this week. Third and fourth are also exactly the same as last...
Friday13th May 2022
Random You Can Now Play As A Squirrel In Nintendo Switch Sports
Go nuts on the court
Silly costumes and characters have always been the norm in video games. Think of the various Mario and Nintendo costumes in Bayonetta 2 — Witch Time in a Princess Peach dress? Yes please. Link in Breath of the Wild could also get Rex's outfit from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. But let's take things back a step a second and look at...
Monday9th May 2022
UK Charts Nintendo Switch Sports And LEGO Star Wars Retain The Top Two Spots
Kirby and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe jump up
This week in the UK charts, there aren't any changes at the top at all! April's major Switch release, Nintendo Switch Sports, has held on firmly to the number one spot, with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga also keeping its position right behind the motion-controlled game. Where To Buy Nintendo Switch...
Friday6th May 2022
Video Is Nintendo Switch Sports Really That Bad?
Our video team clarify the review score
Nintendo Switch Sports has been out for a good few days now and the latest entry to the 'Sports' franchise (yes, it's a franchise now, we say so) has drawn mixed feelings from players, including us. In our review for the game, we said it was a "charming but barebones offering", highlighting the lack of any...
Thursday5th May 2022
Poll What Is Your Most Played Sport In Nintendo Switch Sports?
Go on, tell us
Nintendo Switch Sports has almost been out for an entire week now, so we thought we would check in on the Nintendo Life community to see how everyone is getting along with the game. We're wondering what sport you've played the most so far? If you need a reminder - this six-in-one collection currently includes tennis, bowling,...
Wednesday4th May 2022
News Inappropriate Names In Nintendo Switch Sports Prompt Report Function Requests
Improved filtering, too
Many Switch owners have likely been destroying relationships with their friends and family this past weekend, attempting to beat them at tennis or bowling in Nintendo Switch Sports. The family-friendly game launched last week, and players have been getting together to try the game both offline and online. However, the online...
Video No, Nintendo Switch Sports' Online Mode Isn't Fake
Alex sets the record straight
There's a theory doing the rounds (because of course there is) that the online modes in Nintendo Switch Sports aren't actually the real deal. In response to this, our senior video producer Alex Olney is here to set the record straight. As you've probably already worked out from the title above, no - the online mode...
Tuesday3rd May 2022
Random Of Course Someone Has Already Smashed Their TV Playing Switch Sports
Update: It's happened again
Update [Tue 3rd May, 2022 03:15 BST]: Unsurprisingly, this isn't an isolated case. It seems there are other Switch users out there who are also not bothering to wear a Joy-Con wrist strap when playing Nintendo Switch Sports. Here's another player who has supposedly smashed their television while playing this new release...
Monday2nd May 2022
Random Nintendo Switch Sports Contains A Neat Easter Egg In Its Credits
Let's play ball!
Nintendo Switch Sports has just launched worldwide and gamers are swinging their Joy-Con like it's 2006 all over again (in fact, one poor soul has already chucked a Joy-Con straight into his television set). It's a neat return for the franchise that boasts some fun sporting events and solid presentation, but we thought the game was...
UK Charts Nintendo Switch Sports Takes First Place
And Kirby is back in the top ten
We've got a newcomer at the top of this week's UK charts, with Nintendo Switch Sports storming to the number one spot. With the bank holiday weekend in the UK, it's perhaps no surprise that families want to get together and play some virtual ball — we know what the English weather can be like, right? Where To Buy...
Saturday30th Apr 2022
PSA Nintendo Switch Sports Local Multiplayer Won't Work On Switch Lite Or In Tabletop Mode
Dock required for two or more players
Nintendo Switch Sports is another one of those first-party titles that appear to have some restrictions in place. As identified by 'Akfamilyhome' on Twitter, you won't be able to play the game's local multiplayer mode with two or more players if you're playing on a Switch/Switch OLED in tabletop mode, or are...
Friday29th Apr 2022
News Nintendo Switch Sports Launch Trailer Parties Like It's 2006
Wii see what they did there
Update: Nintendo of America has launched its own equivalent trailer, above. Original Article: The Switch has been in our homes for over five years, but with strong ongoing sales and a potential plan for it to be a relatively long generation, we're still seeing some new strategies from Nintendo to keep fans on board...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Version 1.1.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Online play unlocked
Nintendo Switch Sports is now officially available (at least in some parts of the world), and as usual with a new game nowadays, Nintendo has issued a day one update. In the case of Switch Sports, Version 1.1.0 will unlock online play. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's Japanese support page: Ver. 1.1.0...
Thursday28th Apr 2022
Nintendo Download 28th April (North America)
Nintendo Switch Sports! Bugsnax! Parkasaurus!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo eShop - Highlights: Nintendo Switch Sports...
Nintendo Download 28th April (Europe)
Nintendo Switch Sports! The Stanley Parable! Unsouled!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Cricket 22 The...
News Nintendo Issues Joy-Con Safety Warning Ahead Of Switch Sports Release
Wear a wrist strap and don't hit the TV
When Wii Sports got released on the Wii in 2006, it made headlines around the globe for encouraging people to get off the couch. The same game was also known for destroying a number of television sets back in the day, and while we would love to move on from that, it seems there's a real chance of it happening...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Nintendo Switch Sports
Here's what the critics think
This week marks the release of Nintendo Switch Sports - a follow-up to the popular Wii Sports game released in 2006. The latest entry brings together six sports on release and will allow players to enjoy them both locally and online. If you've already been on Nintendo Life today, you've probably already seen our...
Tuesday26th Apr 2022
News Someone Is Already Playing Nintendo Switch Sports, And It's Not Even Out Yet
"Nintendo please, spare me your wrath"
It seems every Switch release is leaked in some way or form nowadays, and with this in mind, it's happened again (well, kind of...) - this time with Nintendo Switch Sports. Although it's not due out until later this week, one lucky fan known as "i_can_hear_the_world" on Reddit, has taken to the Nintendo Switch...
Monday25th Apr 2022
News New Trailer Highlights Nintendo Switch Sports As Part Of Fitness Regime
Along with try-hard online play
When the Wii was launched alongside its iconic bundled game Wii Sports (apart from in Japan, where it was sold separately), trailers showed games of all ages and types getting off their butts and swinging a remote around. The Switch was able to recapture that a little in this generation, with Ring Fit Adventure...
Saturday23rd Apr 2022
News File Sizes For Multiple Upcoming Switch Releases Seemingly Revealed
Xenoblade 3, Splatoon 3 and Nintendo Switch Sports
Nintendo has announced release dates for both Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Splatoon 3 this week. And now, to add to this, the file sizes have also seemingly been revealed via its official website. We've got the size of Nintendo Switch Sports, too. So, what are we looking at for each game? Here
Friday22nd Apr 2022
Random Have A Listen To Nintendo Switch Sports' Main Theme
Retains that Wii Sports vibe
Nintendo is cranking up its advertising for next week's Nintendo Switch Sports. Makes sense — this is their Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort successor, and a lot of people are rightfully excited. One of Wii Sports' most defining parts is its iconic title screen music. It's an absolute jam, and we challenge you not to...
News New Nintendo Switch Sports Commercial Stars Tennis Ace Lleyton Hewitt And Son Cruz
Game and set!
Nintendo has a bit of a history of employing some famous faces to help advertise its games, and with something like Nintendo Switch Sports, it's the perfect opportunity to partner up with some huge sporting names. And that's precisely what Nintendo has done in Australia. Lleyton Hewitt, Australian tennis player and former world number...
Thursday14th Apr 2022
News Quench Your Thirst With This Nintendo Switch Sports Pre-Order Deal (US)
Canada gets a free tote bag
Nintendo Switch Sports arrives at the end of this month, and if you haven't picked out the pre-order deal that's right for you, we've got another one that you might want to consider. If you're located in the US and happen to pre-order the game from Walmart, you'll score a themed water bottle sporting the Nintendo Switch...
Monday11th Apr 2022
Hands On Nintendo Switch Sports Has Great Highs, But Disappointing Lows
Wallyball
Many of you will have already had a go at Nintendo Switch Sports through the recent online play test, but last week we were invited by Nintendo to experience the full fat version of the game without even having to be online. It's been over 15 years since we first woke up with the dreaded Wii elbow after Wii Sports' enthusiastic recepti
Friday8th Apr 2022
News Japanese 'Nintendo Switch Sports' Commercials Bring Those Wii Vibes
Like stepping back into 2006
Nintendo Switch Sports is just around the corner, launching on Switch on April 29th. We were recently treated to an overview trailer for the game, which delved into each sport included in the package. Now, Nintendo is ramping up the marketing for the game in Japan with a selection of new commercials, each of which...
Friday1st Apr 2022
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In April 2022
LEGO Star Wars, Nintendo Switch Sports and more...
We're up to the fourth month of 2022 already and the releases are starting to ramp up. April is wasting no time getting underway with the launch of the new LEGO Star Wars game on the 5th April. Following on from this we've got something for sports fans with MLB The Show 22, and it just keeps...
Thursday31st Mar 2022
Video Nintendo Switch Sports Gets A Brand New Overview Trailer, Out April 29th
Showcasing online ranks, cosmetics and more
It's the end of March, and it means we're getting closer to the release of Nintendo Switch Sports - the sequel to Wii Sports. To build some more excitement around this upcoming release, Nintendo has uploaded a new overview trailer that runs for just over five minutes. In it, you'll get to see a...
Tuesday29th Mar 2022
News Take A Look At Some Impressive Hi-Res Nintendo Switch Sports Screens
Wii've come a long way
The postponement of Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp has slowed the frenetic first-party release slate down a little, but Nintendo still has a notable game arriving in April. Of course, it's Nintendo Switch Sports, a sequel/reboot of the iconic Wii Sports, while also taking some cues from its ambitious follow-up
Thursday3rd Mar 2022
News Datamine Reveals What Nintendo Might Add To Switch Sports In The Future
References to basketball and dodgeball uncovered
Nintendo Switch Sports arrives next month and ahead of release, dataminers have been sifting through the game's files to uncover what other sports might be on the way. If Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton, Chambara (Swordplay) and Golf (coming in a free update this Fall) aren't already...
