Drag x Drive on Switch 2: Joy‑Con mouse controls are a thrill — and a mess
Drag x Drive is a Nintendo Switch 2 game that launches on Aug. 14 and features three-on-three wheelchair basketball controlled using the console’s Joy‑Con mouse mode. The game uses per-wheel inputs, motion gestures, a hub with mobility minigames, online play, and a small set of customization options. It was reviewed on Nintendo Switch 2 using a prerelease download code provided by Nintendo.
- What the game is and how it controls
- Modes, content and online features
- Hardware and surface requirements for Joy‑Con mouse mode
- Price, release date and review context
Overview
Drag x Drive is a three-on-three basketball game for Nintendo Switch 2. Players control athletes in wheelchairs, and matches are set up as short, timed rounds (three minutes per round). The title is available at a listed price of $20 and releases on Aug. 14 for Nintendo Switch 2.
Controls and input
The game uses the Switch 2 Joy‑Con mouse mode in an unconventional way: each wheelchair wheel is driven by a single Joy‑Con acting as a mouse. In addition, motion gestures are used for actions such as shooting. Moving both controllers forward increases speed, while moving only one allows turning. Because the input method relies on Joy‑Con mouse mode, players place Joy‑Cons on their sides and slide them across a surface to move.
Hardware and surface notes
Players reported that surface choice matters. For example, denim, wood tables, and mouse pads produce different tactile results and sounds when sliding Joy‑Cons. Also, the Joy‑Con placement used for mouse mode is not the standard handheld configuration; therefore, long play sessions may feel different compared with traditional controller use.
Modes, content and online play
Drag x Drive includes a hub-like gym where players can enter mobility minigames between rounds. These minigames test movement and precision, such as obstacle courses and checkpoint runs. The main game currently offers one primary court and a single core game mode in which three-minute matches are played.
Online features include match-based play and a limited set of quick chat options mapped to the D‑pad (for example, a “Cool!” message). There is no in-game voice chat for coordinating with strangers. After two online games, players enter one of two recurring minigames as part of the session rotation.
Customization and accessibility
The game provides a small selection of cosmetic options, including a few helmets and color choices. There is no announced in-game chat and, according to the review context, the title does not include a dedicated accessibility options menu.
Release and review context
Drag x Drive releases on Aug. 14 for Nintendo Switch 2 at a listed price of $20. The review was conducted on Nintendo Switch 2 using a prerelease download code supplied by Nintendo.
