Help Nintendo Test Switch Sports This Weekend
Nintendo is set to launch Switch Sports on April 29, but ahead of the game's release, an online test is being carried out this week from Feb. 18-20.
There's a few boxes that need ticking to be eligible to take part. First of all, you'll need to have an active Switch Online subscription (trials memberships work, too), and secondly, a Switch console (original Switch or OLED model) is required. Unfortunately, the Switch Lite isn't supported for the test.
The online test is split across three days and set periods of time. The available options include (all listed times are PT):
Friday (2/18): 7pm-7:45pm
Saturday (2/19): 3am-3:45am, 11am-11:45am, 7pm-7:45pm
Sunday (2/20): 3am-3:45am
Those early tests on Saturday and Sunday are likely to be the easiest to join if you can manage to wake up in time.
Nintendo is carrying out this test to "evaluate various technical aspects and help improve the quality of the game." If you are lucky enough to get a spot, expect to play online random matches of tennis, bowling, and chambara (swordplay). There will be no option to play against your friends.
Participating requires heading over to the US, Europe, Japan, or Oceania My Nintendo website and redeeming a 16-digit download code. Then, visit ec.nintendo.com/redeem#/ and enter the code. Alternatively, navigate to the eShop on your Switch and enter the code there. The Switch Sports Online Play Test should then be available to load on your console.
Nintendo is keen to stress the online test isn't representative of the full version of the game, so don't be surprised if there's a few graphical glitches and possibly the odd error message or crash. When the final game does launch in April, six sports will be available to play including badminton,
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