International Winter Sports is a game that models itself closely to the Winter Olympics, featuring 10 events such as skiing, curling, and figure skating. The gameplay varies from event to event, but all share similar controls that require the player to tap a set of buttons at the right time to control speed and other factors.
International Winter Sports offers four different gameplay modes. Championship mode lets players compete in a series of events to win the coveted gold medal, while Head-to-Head mode allows two players to compete against each other. The game also features an ESPN license, adding to the realism with a TV-style presentation and announcers for in-game commentary.
was released on April 12th, 2002, for the Xbox console.