The World Cup Soccer Tournament in Qatar has been more exciting than expected with Japan's victory over Germany. The exciting game development may have made some of you want to play soccer by yourself. However, it's not easy to do so considering the place and the number of people... For you, we introduce four soccer games that you can easily enjoy on Nintendo Switch!
FIFA approved! "EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition"
| Release Date. | September 30, 2022 (Friday) |
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| Price | Package version: 4,300 yen (including tax) Download version: 4,300 yen → 2,580 yen (including tax) *40% off until December 14, 2022 (Wed.) 23:59 |
"EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition" features the latest uniforms, clubs and team names from the world's top leagues! Get a taste of the hottest games with the top women's clubs and world-famous stadiums! For more information, please visit My Nintendo Store.
Electronic Arts: Comment from Japan Marketing
任天堂公式サイトEnjoy the FIFA-approved soccer game on Nintendo Switch anytime, anywhere. Play alone, with friends and family, or online with friends far away. FIFA ULTIMATE TEAM lets you create your own dream team. Create your own dream team and challenge them in single-player & online seasons and more.
Fighting x Soccer! Mario Strikers Battle League
| Release Date | June 10, 2022 (Friday) |
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| Price | Package version: 6,578 yen (including tax) Download version: 6,500 yen (including tax) |
Mario Strikers Battle League" is a new, rules-free sport that combines martial arts and soccer. The game is a one-of-a-kind experience, full of explosions and punches that you can't experience in regular soccer. A free demo version of the full version is now available on the My Nintendo Store. For more information, please visit the official "Mario Strikers Battle League" website.
Nintendo: Comment from the software developer
任天堂公式サイトPunch and kick your rivals, use items to explode the entire field, and play in ways that are not possible in normal soccer. Take more shots and win the game. Not only can up to 8 players play on a single Nintendo Switch, but with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription (for a fee), you can also play against other players from around the world.
Play soccer on your own two feet! "Nintendo Switch Sports"
| Release Date | April 29, 2022 (Friday) |
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| Price | Package version: 5,478 yen (including tax) Download version: 4,300 yen (including tax) |
Nintendo Switch Sports" is an intuitive Joy-Con control game that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. The "Soccer" game also allows players to kick the ball using a leg band. For more information, please visit the official Nintendo Switch Sports website.
Nintendo: Comment from a software developer
任天堂公式サイトThe big ball makes for a dynamic soccer experience. You can play "1vs1" individual matches or "4vs4" team matches. Use the Joy-Con to swing your arms and dash, and use the kick controls to pass the ball and score goals to win. Nintendo Switch Online (paid subscription) subscribers can go online to face off against rivals from around the world. Two players can also participate with a family member or friend from a single Nintendo Switch.
Exhilarating! Soccer at your desk 2" is an exhilarating soccer game!
| Release date | November 17, 2022 (Thursday) |
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| Price | Package version: None Download version: 980 yen → 800 yen (including tax) *18% off until January 17, 2023 (Tue.) 23:59 |
The ground is a school desk! The sequel to the easy-to-use yet challenging soccer game, "Desk Soccer 2" is now available. This exhilarating soccer game with no offside or foul rules has evolved even further with special moves, a new court, and other new elements! Share your Joy-Con with your friends and family! For more information, please visit the official "Desk Soccer 2" website.
SAT-BOX: Comment from the Producer
任天堂公式サイトThere are no rules such as offsides or fouls, so anyone can enjoy the game. The character edit function allows you to make various settings, so creating your favorite character will surely make the game more exciting! You can also play with unusual characters such as ninjas, robots, and astronauts, which are not common in ordinary soccer games. The advanced "Desk Soccer 2" introduces a special move item that makes it possible to make a one-shot reversal!
There are a variety of soccer games on the Nintendo Switch, ranging from the classic to the unusual, so there is sure to be one that you would like to play. Let's put the soccer fever that has been heightened by the World Cup into a Nintendo Switch game!