Nintendo's Wheelchair Basketball Game 'Drag x Drive' Gets a Demo – Prepare for Arm Day!
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Nintendo's releasing a demo for *Drag x Drive*, their Switch 2 exclusive wheelchair basketball game, letting Switch Online subscribers try out its unique Joy-Con controls before the full release – get ready for some serious arm exercise! It may be a 'sports game' but the title has an innovative concept.
Alright, listen up, because Nintendo's throwing us a curveball with *Drag x Drive*, a wheelchair basketball game coming exclusively to the Switch 2. Yeah, you read that right. Apparently, alongside the Switch 2 announcement back in April (time flies, doesn't it?), they quietly unveiled this little gem, and now they're letting us take it for a spin before its full release.
But what *is* Drag x Drive, you ask? Well, imagine a fast-paced, two-team, three-on-three basketball game where everyone's in a wheelchair. And instead of just pushing a button to move, you're using the Joy-Cons in a *distinctive dual Joy-Con configuration* to propel yourself around the court. Sounds a bit wild, doesn't it? (I reckon it'll be a right laugh, even if it *does* sound exhausting).
If you're a Switch Online subscriber, you're in luck! Nintendo's hosting a *Drag x Drive: Global Jam* demo event across three separate four-hour blocks. Now, pay attention because the times are a bit all over the shop:
* **UK Times:** * Saturday, August 9th: 11am-3pm * Sunday, August 10th: 1am-5am AND 5pm-9pm * **US Times (PT):** * Saturday, August 9th: 3am-7am * Sunday, August 10th: 9am-1pm AND 5pm-9pm
So, basically, set your alarms (or stay up all night, depending on your timezone and level of dedication).
The full game is slated to launch on August 14th as a Switch 2 eShop exclusive, priced at £16.99. Former Eurogamer editor-in-chief Tom Phillips (bless his cotton socks) described his brief hands-on experience as "exhausting." Hopefully, the gameplay's engaging enough to make your aching arms worth it.
Look, I'm not usually one for sports games, but there's something strangely compelling about this. It's different, it's unexpected, and it's coming from Nintendo. I'm cautiously optimistic, but hey, at least it's not another bloody remaster, eh?
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Drag x Drive, Wheelchair Basketball, Demo, Switch Online
Original article: Eurogamer