Wheelchair Basketball on the Switch 2? Nintendo's Letting NSO Subscribers Take it for a Spin!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Nintendo's letting Switch Online members get a free peek at *Drag x Drive*, a bonkers-sounding wheelchair basketball game for the Switch 2, and it's either going to be the next big thing or a hilarious disaster. Get ready to move those Joy-Cons!
Right, so Nintendo's chucking us a curveball with *Drag x Drive*, a Switch 2 exclusive that's, well, wheelchair basketball. I know, I know, sounds a bit out there, doesn't it? But before you write it off as another motion-control gimmick, hear me out.
According to Game Rant, Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) subscribers are getting a chance to try *Drag x Drive* for free before its official launch on August 14th. Three demo windows are opening up on August 9th and 10th, letting players get hands-on with this peculiar title. Think *Rocket League*, but with wheelchairs and, apparently, Joy-Con mouse mode. Yep, you read that right.
The premise is simple: two teams of three battle it out on the court, controlling their players by maneuvering each Joy-Con individually – either using motion controls or the newfangled mouse mode. It sounds like a recipe for either glorious chaos or controller-flinging frustration, and I'm genuinely curious which it'll be.
Now, the demo's only for NSO subscribers, which feels a bit cheeky. Non-subscribers are out of luck for a free try. But fear not, the full game is only $19.99, which is cheap as chips in today's gaming landscape and a much lower risk for early Switch 2 adopters still reeling from the console's cost. Maybe Nintendo's onto something, or maybe they're just hoping we'll all be too bewildered to ask questions. Either way, colour me intrigued.
The demo times are a bit…awkward, to be polite. We're talking 3 AM to 7 AM PT and 5 PM to 9 PM PT on August 9th, and 9 AM to 1 PM PT on August 10th. So, if you're keen, set your alarm or plan your day around virtual wheelchair basketball. Seriously.
The game itself is surprisingly svelte, only clocking in at 1.8 GB. Given the Switch 2's supposed storage upgrade (finally!), that's barely a blip. However, there is a slight snag: no local multiplayer. It's online only, up to 12 players. So, if you were dreaming of couch co-op wheelchair chaos, you're out of luck... for now, anyway.
So, what's the verdict? Is *Drag x Drive* a stroke of genius, or a motion-controlled misfire? The demo will tell us soon enough. I'm cautiously optimistic. It could be a surprisingly addictive experience, or it could be the game that finally forces me to invest in some wrist supports. Only time will tell, I suppose.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Drag x Drive, Nintendo Switch Online, Motion Controls, Indie Games
Original article: Game Rant