Differences from Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort

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!

Differences from Past Wii Sport Games

New Sports Added

New Sports in Nintendo Switch Sports
Badminton	Volleyball	Soccer

Three new sports are added in Nintendo Switch Sports. This game marks the debut of badminton, volleyball, and soccer in the series.

Additionally, with the use of the Leg Strap accessory, you can now play a sport that makes use of your lower limbs, particularly in soccer!

List of All Sports and Games

Some sports from previous titles not in the game

Missing Sports from Wii Sports / Wii Sports Resort
Boxing	Wakeboarding
Frisbee	Archery
Basketball	Table Tennis
Power Cruising	Canoeing
Cycling	Air Sports
Golf *	-
Missing Sports from Wii Sports Club (Wii U)
Baseball	Boxing

* Scheduled to be added in Fall of 2022

With newly-introduced sports come those that did not make the cut and therefore cannot be played in Nintendo Switch Sports.

Notably, boxing and baseball, which are classic sports from Wii Sports, are not in the Switch sequel. Aquatic sports that were introduced in Wii Sports Resort are also missing from the game.

Golf, being an exception, is a sport that is not included at launch, but will be added in a future update.

Missing Wii Sports Games

Appearance of Playable Characters Changed

In previous games, the characters you play as are based from Miis that you have created in your console.

In Nintendo Switch Sports, you can now play as the newly-introduced Sportsmates, whose appearance and clothing can be changed freely.

You can obtain more clothing options by playing online and earning points to unlock outfits!

Character Creation Guide

Miis are still playable

If you prefer playing as Miis, fret not! You can still play the game using Miis that you can create on your Nintendo Switch system.

You can select and play as any of the Miis that you have saved in your console, and freely switch back to playing as Sportsmates.

How to Use Miis

Stamps Have Been Repurposed

Stamps in Wii Sports Resort and Wii Sports Club act as unlockables that are obtained after performing specific actions while playing any given sport in the games. These stand as achievements attained by the player while they are playing a particular sport.

In Nintendo Switch Sports, Stamps now act as emotes that players can use and display while in the middle of a match. These Stamps are unlocked by playing online and earning points.

List of All Stamps

Club Feature Removed

The Club feature introduced in Wii Sports Club for the Wii U is not available in Nintendo Switch Sports, and no replacement for it has been added.

Clubs were a group feature in Wii Sports Club wherein you can join a group and play against your fellow members of the club. It was also possible to play against other clubs.

However, you can still play with other players online, albeit via random matchmaking. Additionally, you can also still play with your friends locally or online.

Local and Online Multiplayer Features

Nintendo Switch Sports Related Guides

News and Game Info

Latest News
Release Date & Editions	Pre-Order Bonuses
List of Trailers	Switch Sports Online Play Test
Is Mii Matt in Switch Sports?	Missing Wii Sports Games
Is Free Roam Possible?	Review and Evaluation
Differences from Past Games	-
Game Features
Character Creation Guide	How to Farm Points
Multiplayer Features	Online Pro League
How to Create & Use Miis	Alternate-Color Mode
How to Play Solo	Do You Need Nintendo Switch Online?
Online Play Penalty	-
Software and Hardware Guides
How to Download and Install	Free Software Updates
Leg Strap Update	Switch Sports Accessories
Controller Support	Switch Lite Compatibility