Nintendo just announced Switch Sports Resort during its latest June Direct and you can already preorder physical editions at Amazon. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort features almost all of the same games as Switch Sports, but with some notable additions. It's a Switch 2 exclusive game that will be released on October 22, 2026.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort - Where to Buy
- Get it at Nintendo (Digital) - $49.99
- Get it at Amazon (Physical) - $49.94
- Get it at Walmart (Physical) - $49.94
- Get it at Best Buy (Physical) - $59.99
- Get it at GameStop (Physical) - $59.99
As of right now, Amazon and Walmart are both offering a discount on Nintendo Switch Sports Resort preorders. It's available to preorder digitally directly from the Nintendo eShop for $49.99, but physical editions are not available directly from there. The price difference between the physical and digital editions of the game will usually follow Nintendo's new pattern of digital games costing less than their physical counterparts, but some retailers are ignoring this price change.
Is there a Switch 1 version?
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a Switch 2 exclusive game with no Switch 1 version planned. The game requires upgraded Joy-Con 2 controls for each of its sports and is incompatible with older hardware.
Are there any preorder bonuses?
As of right now, Nintendo has not announced any sort of preorder bonuses for Switch Sports Resort. We'll update this page with more information as soon as we have it.
What Is Switch Sports Resort About?
If you've ever played Switch Sports or Wii Sports, then you already know what this game is all about. This game utilizes the upgraded Switch 2 Joy-Con controls to actively play a variety of different sports digitally. Switch Sports Resort is essentially a spiritual successor to Wii Sports Resort and features many of the same sports from that classic game. Here's the full list of activities we saw featured in the Nintendo Direct:
The upcoming game includes new activities, such as jump roping, skateboarding, and thumb wrestling, but is missing some sports from Wii Sports Resort and Switch Sports. Some notable exclusions are soccer, sword dueling, and frisbee. Nintendo could potentially add more sports to this game in future updates, but nothing has been announced just yet.
Nintendo Switch Online memberships are require for some features
Accoording to the official Nintendo product page, you will need to have a Nintendo Switch Online membership to access certain online features. This was the case for Switch Sports as well, which required a subscription for global play.
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