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  • 09/29/2025 5:51 AM
    Volleyball is a four-player sport in Nintendo Switch Sports in which teams must use a combination of moves to drop the ball on the opponent's side. Read on to learn Volleyball's controls, including how to spike left or right and more tips on how to win!
  • 09/29/2025 5:17 AM
    This is a list of relevant patch notes and updates released for Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for summaries and release dates of every update in the game and to see the latest patch.
  • 09/29/2025 3:32 AM
    Create an avatar and use it as your playable character in Nintendo Switch Sports. Learn how to customize your Sportsmate, the different customization options, and where to get its outfits and accessories by reading on!
  • 09/29/2025 3:30 AM
    This is a list of clothing available in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see the different unlockable clothing items in the game, as well as how to use and get them!
  • 09/29/2025 3:30 AM
    This guide contains the item collections released in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see the collections and the different items in each!
  • 09/29/2025 3:28 AM
    This is a list of the accessories available in Nintendo Switch Sports, including hats, glasses, and masks. Read on to see the different unlockable accessory items in the game, as well as how to use and get them!
  • 09/29/2025 3:27 AM
    This is a list of equipment available in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see the different unlockable equipment items in the game, as well as how to use and get them!
  • 09/29/2025 3:26 AM
    This is a list of Sets available in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see the different unlockable outfits obtained from each set in the game, as well as how to equip and get them!
  • 09/29/2025 3:25 AM
    Stamps are emotes used to react and interact with other players in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see a list of unlockable stamps, as well as how to use and get them!
  • 09/29/2025 3:22 AM
    This is a guide on all News and Game Info about Nintendo Switch Sports, releasing on April 29, 2022. Read on to find out everything we know so far about Nintendo Switch Sports!
  • 09/29/2025 3:20 AM
    Adjusting the setting that suits you well can level up your game in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for the full list of settings and our recommendations for all of them!
  • 09/29/2025 3:20 AM
    This is a guide on the best and funniest title combinations to use for your Sportsmate in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see a list of our picks of funny and cool titles or use our random title generator tool to make your own!
  • 09/29/2025 3:14 AM
    Titles are words used to customize your name in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see a list of titles available in-game and find out how to get them!
  • 09/29/2025 3:11 AM
    There are six sports available at release in Nintendo Switch Sports, with one a seventh one to be released in a Free Update in Fall 2022. Read on for more information about every available sport in the game!
  • 09/29/2025 2:57 AM
    Golf is a one to eight player sport in Nintendo Switch Sports in which players must sink the ball into the hole in the least amount of moves. Read on to learn Golf's controls and mechanics, including how to do a backspin and more tips on how to win!
  • 09/29/2025 2:47 AM
    Basketball is a one to four player sport in Nintendo Switch Sports in which players must have the highest score within the time limit. Read on to learn Switch Sports' Basketball controls and mechanics, how to dash, how to do a fake out, how to dunk and more tips on how to win!
  • 09/29/2025 12:24 AM
    This is a list of all the items in Nintendo Switch Sports, including clothing, accessories, equipment, and stamps. Read on to see all the different item types and unlockables in the game, as well as how to use and get them!
  • 09/26/2025 3:19 AM
    This is a list of all of the missing sports and games in Nintendo Switch Sports that were included in previous Wii Sports titles. Read on to find out more about each sport, why there were not included, and if they will be added in the future!
  • 09/26/2025 3:16 AM
    Nintendo Switch Sports has several differences from its predecessors Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort, which include playable sports, characters, and group features. Read on for more information about the differences between the games!
  • 09/25/2025 5:57 AM
    Select up to three sports or use the random option to queue for multiple sports in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to how to queue for multiple sports and how to unlock them!
  • 09/19/2025 12:04 AM
    Welcome to Game8's Nintendo Switch Sports message boards page. If you would like to discuss topics related to Switch Sports, choose a board from the list of message boards below!
  • 04/12/2023 5:14 AM
    Learn useful guides on each sport and tips and tricks when starting out in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to learn more techniques on each specific sport and how you can apply them in the game!
  • 04/14/2023 11:07 PM
    Rocket Serves in Nintendo Switch Sports are incredibly fast power serves that require precise timing and quick wrist movement. Read on for a full guide on how to consistently hit power serves and the benefits of doing so!
  • 04/14/2023 10:58 PM
    The Relaxation Collection is a redeemable item collection in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see all the collection contents and its available dates, as well as to find out how to get all items.
  • 12/28/2022 6:02 AM
    The Round Glasses (Lime) is a type of Accessory in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for more information on this item, including how to get and equip it, as well as which Collection it is part of!
  • 12/28/2022 6:02 AM
    The Round Glasses (Gradient) is a type of Accessory in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for more information on this item, including how to get and equip it, as well as which Collection it is part of!
  • 12/28/2022 6:02 AM
    The Lotus Hat is a type of Clothing in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for more information on this item, including how to get and equip it, as well as which Collection it is part of!
  • 12/28/2022 6:02 AM
    The Nervous Friend is a type of Stamp in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for more information on this Stamp, including how to get and equip it, as well as which Collection it is part of!
  • 12/28/2022 6:02 AM
    The Surprised Friend is a type of Stamp in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for more information on this Stamp, including how to get and equip it, as well as which Collection it is part of!
  • 12/28/2022 6:02 AM
    The Fired-Up Friend is a type of Stamp in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for more information on this Stamp, including how to get and equip it, as well as which Collection it is part of!
  • 12/28/2022 6:02 AM
    The Good Luck Friend is a type of Stamp in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for more information on this Stamp, including how to get and equip it, as well as which Collection it is part of!
  • 04/15/2023 1:54 AM
    The Pro League is a system of competitive ranked matches in Nintendo Switch Sports unlocked by playing 10 matches in a sport. Read on to find out how to enter and level up through the ranks in the league, as well as other features and requirements!
  • 04/15/2023 1:17 AM
    A Rank is the highest level you can achieve in the Pro League in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to find out how to level up to A Rank, what rewards you can obtain, and what else you can do after reaching it!
  • 04/14/2023 9:49 PM
    With a quantity of Sports available for play, there comes a sizable variety of terms that players will need to learn in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on and learn more about each term in every Sport that can be played and what they mean in this Glossary!
  • 04/14/2023 9:43 PM
    This is a guide on all unlockables in Nintendo Switch Sports, including items, collectibles, the multi-sport queue, and online pro league. Read on to learn more about each item or feature and how to unlock them!
  • 09/04/2023 6:54 PM
    You will be timed out for ten minutes on your first ban for disconnecting in online matches in Nintendo Switch Sports, with longer duration for future offenses. Read on for more information about the length of the bans, and reasons on why you may have been timed out.
  • 08/21/2023 6:07 AM
    The key to landing a Strike while bowling in Nintendo Switch Sports is to aim at the middle of the first pin and throw in a straight line. Read on to learn tips and tricks, as well as other methods of hitting Strikes in bowling!
  • 08/21/2023 6:05 AM
    Bowling can be played by up to 16 players in a knockout tournament style in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to learn Bowling's controls and mechanics, including tips on how to win!
  • 04/14/2023 9:50 PM
    Chambara is a combat sport in Nintendo Switch Sports in which two players strike each other with swords until one of them falls off the platform. Read on to learn Chambara's controls and mechanics, including tips on how to win!
  • 08/21/2023 6:05 AM
    Soccer is a ball sport in Nintendo Switch Sports which features one-on-one, four-on-four, and a shoot-out mode. Read on to learn Soccer's controls and mechanics, how to use the Leg Strap accessory, and several tips on how to win at every mode in soccer!
  • 07/25/2024 2:02 PM
    Tennis is a one to four player sport in Nintendo Switch Sports in which teams must rally the ball towards their opponent's side of the field. Read on to learn Tennis' controls and mechanics, including tips on how to win!
  • 08/21/2023 6:05 AM
    Badminton is one of the racket sports available in Nintendo Switch Sports. Learn the mechanics of Badminton, including all of its controls, in this guide!
  • 04/12/2023 4:51 AM
    The key to hitting Split Conversions while playing Bowling in Nintendo Switch Sports is to aim for one the pin's outer edge and use the Hook maneuver when needed. Read on to learn the tips and tricks to hit Split Conversions.
  • 04/14/2023 9:57 PM
    Bowling has a Special Mode that contains obstacles in the lanes in Nintendo Switch Sports, making the game a bit difficult. Read on to learn the tips, including the difficulties and how you can play in this game mode!
  • 04/15/2023 1:13 AM
    The Soccer Collection is a redeemable item collection in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see all the collection contents and its available dates, as well as to find out how to get all items.
  • 12/28/2022 5:58 AM
    The Soccer Set is an unlockable item in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on for more information on this item, including how to get and equip it, what outfits you can obtain from it, as well as which Collection it is part of!
  • 08/21/2023 6:07 AM
    This is a list of all Special Lanes that appear when playing Special Mode Bowling in Nintendo Switch Sports. Read on to see what each Special Lane looks like per difficulty, as well as how frequently it appears when playing globally.
  • 08/21/2023 6:07 AM
    You need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription if you want to play Nintendo Switch Sports online and obtain items, but it is not necessary if you are mainly playing the game locally. Read on for more information about playing the game with or without an online subscription, as well as a comparison of features!
  • 08/21/2023 6:07 AM
    Trial Mode is a feature in Nintendo Switch Sports that allows players with no Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play against CPUs in online matchmaking and earn up to two items from collections. Read on for more details about Trial Mode and what else you can do without an online subscription!
  • 08/21/2023 6:07 AM
    The Leg Strap Compatibility Update is coming to Nintendo Switch Sports in Summer of 2022. Read on for more details on the release date and to find out how to use and where to buy the Leg Strap accessory!
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