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Wii Sports is back on the Switch 2, and it rules
Publication: The Verge
Author: Andrew Webster
Source published: 20/10/2026, 13:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 20/10/2026, 13:13:37 UTC
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Briefings
Nintendo released a Switch 2 version of Wii Sports, which is the best-selling software ever and launched the Switch Sports Resort franchise. This title revitalized Nintendo's declining brand and established a new, enduring sports series similar to Mario Kart. The Switch Sports Resort is currently the best-selling title on the Switch 2, surpassing previous entries.
Key points
- Nintendo released a Switch 2 version of Wii Sports, which is the best-selling software ever.
- The Switch Sports Resort franchise has become a fixture for each new console, with the Switch 2 version being the best so far.
Context
Wii Sports holds an important place in Nintendo's history, being the best-selling software the company has ever made. Its success helped rejuvenate Nintendo after a period of steady decline. It also kicked off one of the company's most important and unassuming franchises.
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Evidence is limited to the provided text, which does not specify exact sales figures, release dates, or specific regional performance data. The article mentions the Switch 2 version is the best so far but does not provide comparative data against other Switch 2 titles or historical benchmarks.
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