Get situated for the Nintendo Switch Sports play test before it’s too late
It may not have that same magical ring to it as Wii Sports, but Nintendo Switch Sports is an interesting prospect. How will this evolution stack up? How can it stack up?
Are we still as into bowling with friends and family in 2022? And who’s going to enforce wearing controller straps for all of the clumsy, liable-to-let-go players in the room?
Time will tell soon enough. While the game isn’t launching until April 29, Nintendo is queuing up an online play test for Nintendo Switch Sports this weekend.
You might’ve missed that announcement in the hustle and bustle of the recent packed Nintendo Direct showing (I kinda did!), and if so, here’s a rundown on the dates, times, and what’s included in the play test, as well as some curious “wait, really?” caveats.
Gamers. Gamers always find a way.
One too many hurdles? Admittedly, I feel like you have to really love Nintendo’s take on tennis, or bowling — or sure, chambara — in order for this to be worth it. Otherwise, you’re just burning off a chunk of irreplaceable weekend evening energy.
Maybe your time zone is a better fit, though. I’m going to prepare for the play test just in case, but there’s no guarantee the timing will work out for me. If it does, cool.
The full version of Nintendo Switch Sports will also have soccer, volleyball, badminton, and eventually golf when it’s added in a free update this fall.
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