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Drag x Drive’s Joy-Con Wheel Controls Draw Mixed Reactions Before Switch 2 Debut

A subscriber-only Global Jam demo showcased fast-paced, three-minute matches, revealing excitement alongside strong concerns over control fatigue and limited accessibility options

Overview

  • Nintendo held three timed Global Jam demo sessions over Aug. 9–10 exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
  • Drag x Drive uses two Joy-Con units in mouse mode to simulate wheelchair steering through swipe-based motion controls.
  • Player reactions split after short, roughly three-minute matches, with some praising the unique controls and others citing arm fatigue and a steep learning curve.
  • Accessibility advocates criticized the demo’s lack of Pro Controller or alternative input support, with Steve Saylor calling the single-scheme design exclusionary.
  • The game launches digitally on Aug. 14 for approximately $20 on the Nintendo eShop as a showcase for Switch 2’s precision Joy-Con features.