Do I need a Switch 2 to play it?

Yes. It launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system and will not run on the original Switch.

How many sports are included?

There are 12, including Bowling, Basketball, Boxing, Archery, Thumb Wrestling, Skateboarding, Power Cruising and Prop Plane.

Yes, but online features require a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account, sold separately.

The game card. Extra accessories for multiplayer are sold separately.

Yes. It supports single-player play, and the sports can also be played with friends and family.

It is a full first-party Nintendo release with 12 sports, so it holds up well against other party sports games if you own a Switch 2 and play with others. Solo players who want depth will get less out of it.

Does it use the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls?

Yes, Skateboarding uses Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, and Power Cruising and Prop Plane use steering and tilt input.

Where is the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort cheapest?

At Walmart, for $59.88, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target, Antonline.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

Q: What do buyers say about the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 138 ratings.

Best price now

$59.88at WalmartChecked Nov 8

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What reviewers say

4.9 / 5138 ratings

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 138 ratings, buyers respond well to the motion controls and the variety of sports for group play. The main friction points are the Switch 2 requirement and the extra cost of online play and multiplayer accessories.

What people mention

Motion controlsPraisedBuyers find the swing, aim and tilt controls intuitive and easy to learn.
Sport varietyPraisedThe 12 sports give groups plenty of options, from Bowling to Boxing.
MultiplayerPraisedOwners enjoy competing together locally and online.
Console exclusivityCriticisedIt only runs on the Switch 2, which shuts out original Switch owners.
Online costCriticisedOnline play requires a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.
AccessoriesMixedSome multiplayer modes may need extra accessories bought separately.

About the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

Get up and move with friends and family in 12 motion-control sports! Gently swing your racket, pull back and aim like an archer, and much more in 12 sports with intuitive motion controls. Move together in sports like Bowling and Basketball, duke it out in Boxing, battle with one thumb to hand your opponent a defeat in Thumb Wrestling—there are lots of ways to compete and have fun together! You can ride across the Wuhu Island resort getaway using Joy-Con™ 2 mouse controls in Skateboarding, steer across the waves in Power Cruising, or tilt the controller to fly around freely in Prop Plane. Create and customize your Sportsmate or Mii™ characters, and jump into the fun online* or offline**, when the Nintendo Switch™ Sports Resort game launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system on October 22. * Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/ **Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.