Try Nintendo Switch 2’s Wheelchair Basketball Game in Limited Demo
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– Drag x Drive, a Nintendo-developed wheelchair basketball game for Switch 2, is offering a limited-time demo ahead of its full release.
– The game uses unique dual Joy-Con mouse controls for fast-paced matches between two teams of three players.
– Switch Online subscribers can try the game during the Drag x Drive: Global Jam event, with three four-hour slots on 9th-10th August in the UK.
– The demo slots vary by region, with UK times at 11am-3pm (9th Aug), 1am-5am, and 5pm-9pm (10th Aug), and US times adjusted accordingly.
– The full game launches on 14th August as a £16.99 eShop exclusive, described as “exhausting” but entertaining by early testers.
Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get a chance to experience Drag x Drive, the innovative wheelchair basketball game, through a special limited-time demo. This unique title, developed by Nintendo, made waves when it was first revealed alongside the Switch 2 announcement earlier this year. The game stands out by utilizing the console’s advanced motion controls, requiring players to maneuver their wheelchairs using a creative dual Joy-Con setup while competing in fast-paced three-on-three matches.
Switch Online subscribers won’t have to wait until the August 14th launch date to try Drag x Drive. Nintendo is hosting a preview event called the Drag x Drive: Global Jam, offering three separate four-hour play sessions. The first slot runs from 11 AM to 3 PM UK time on Saturday, August 9th, followed by two additional windows on Sunday, August 10th, 1 AM to 5 AM and 5 PM to 9 PM UK time. For players in the US, the demo begins at 3 AM PT on Saturday, with subsequent sessions at 9 AM and 5 PM PT on Sunday.
Priced at £16.99 upon release, Drag x Drive promises an intense physical challenge as players simulate the movements of wheelchair basketball through motion controls. Early impressions from hands-on previews describe the gameplay as demanding yet exhilarating, blending strategic team play with energetic physical interaction. Whether the full version delivers enough fun to offset the workout remains to be seen, but the demo offers a perfect opportunity to test its potential before committing.
(Source: EUROGAMER)
