Try Switch 2 Wheelchair Basketball Game Drag X Drive Next Month
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– Drag x Drive, a Nintendo-developed wheelchair basketball game, will have a limited-time demo called “Drag x Drive: Global Jam” on August 9-10.
– The demo is available to Nintendo Switch 2 owners with a Nintendo Switch Online membership before the game’s official launch on August 14.
– The game uses Joy-Cons in mouse mode for wheelchair control and motion gestures for shooting, marking it as the first major Switch 2 title to rely heavily on mouse controls.
– Drag x Drive is a digital-exclusive release priced at $20, unlike other pricier first-party Nintendo games.
– Other upcoming Switch 2 games like Super Mario Party Jamboree and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will also feature mouse-control options.
Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get an early chance to experience Drag x Drive, the innovative wheelchair basketball game, through a special demo event next month. The limited-time trial, called “Drag x Drive: Global Jam,” runs during three scheduled sessions in early August, exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members.
The demo sessions are set for Saturday, August 9: 3 AM to 7 AM PT / 6 AM to 10 AM ET
First revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Drag x Drive stands out as a unique 3v3 sports title developed internally by Nintendo. Players control their wheelchair-bound athletes using both Joy-Cons in mouse mode, while motion gestures handle shooting mechanics. This approach makes it one of the few first-party games to fully embrace mouse-style controls, though it remains unclear whether alternative control schemes will be supported.
While Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond also incorporate mouse controls in specific modes, Drag x Drive is the only Nintendo-published title built entirely around the feature. Third-party heavyweights like Cyberpunk 2077 and Civilization 7 offer similar options, but Nintendo’s take on wheelchair basketball brings fresh accessibility to competitive multiplayer.
Priced at $20, Drag x Drive launches as a digital-only title on August 14, with preorders already available on the eShop. Unlike premium first-party releases such as Mario Kart World or Donkey Kong Bananza, this budget-friendly sports game aims to deliver fast-paced action without the premium price tag. Whether it becomes a sleeper hit or a niche experiment, the upcoming demo gives players a chance to decide before committing.
(Source: GameSpot)
