Wii Sports is an important part of the Nintendo Wii's legacy. Using the console's motion sensing Wii Remote, players are able to play virtual versions of popular sports, including tennis, bowling, and golf. The game gave gamers a reason get off the couch and play video games in a way that encouraged physical activity. The popularity of Wii Sports can be seen through its sales, as the game has sold 82.90 million copies and reigns as the bestselling Wii game of all time. It seems Nintendo wishes to replicate the success of Wii Sports because, at February's Nintendo Direct event, the company revealed Nintendo Switch Sports.
Like its predecessor, Nintendo Switch Sports will make use of motion sensing controls to allow players to play virtual sports. The game will include some sports from Wii Sports as well as a few new ones including soccer and volleyball. Nintendo will also be supporting the game post-launch with updates that will add more sports. Although there are plenty of reasons to get excited about Nintendo Switch Sports, it is strange that Nintendo waited so long to release a game that gamers desperately needed.
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The success of Wii Sports can be attributed to the fact that it offers a unique way to play and interact with video games. It also appeals to gamers who love gaming but also want to get some physical activity into their routine. Perhaps the biggest contribution to the sales of Wii Sports is the fact that it was bundled with the Nintendo Wii in many regions. This was a genius move, as the game has widespread mainstream appeal, and it makes liberal use of the console's motion controls which was one of its biggest selling points.
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