To start the purchasing process, it is necessary to sign in with the Nintendo Account and the Nintendo Network ID. Depending on the sport selected, Nintendo Switch Sports supports paired Joy-Con controllers, single Joy-Con controllers, and Joy-Con + leg strap setups. He's guided readers on how to use technology for nearly a decade for publications including Lifehacker, OneZero, and The New York Times.

Plug it into the Switch dock—or the Switch directly—via a USB-C adapter to pair most Xbox and PlayStation controllers, plus a range of other Bluetooth controllers and arcade sticks. Most of these are fairly straightforward and self-explanatory, though for anyone that doesn't know, chambara is Japanese sword-fighting, and is often used in reference to samurai films. Its cotton and polyester exterior holds up well against rainfall, and it’s stylish enough to pair well with outfits all year round. But if you keep spares around—for when you want to host that Mario Party game night—those can be more annoying to keep topped up. Attach the leg strap to the centre of your left or right thigh and attach a left Joy-Con so that it faces forward.Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Type-C connector You can use the enclosed USB charging cable to pair the controller with the console or to charge it. These will extend the battery life of the controllers, allowing you to play for extended periods without having to worry about running out of power.

You can leave the screen protector on all the time, and the case can come off if you ever want to remove the Joy-Cons. If you’re more of a TV player and need to bring the Switch Dock to a friend’s house, this case will do the trick. Use the Leg Strap accessory (included with the physical version of Nintendo Switch Sports and also available separately) to unleash impressive volleys in both Shoot-Out mode and in one-on-one or four-on-four matches*. The key to winning is co-operation, so work together with your partner to create openings and score points!After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account, or your Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems. Swing left and right to keep the shuttlecock in the air, unleashing powerful smash shots and crafty drop shots to gain the upper hand on your opponent. It's currently unclear if any other games will be added in post-launch updates, but the fact that Nintendo is willing to try out the idea means it's certainly a strong possibility that we could see other sports added over time, especially considering the wide range of options to pull from.