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Early Drag x Drive Reviews Split Over Joy-Con Mouse Controls and Accessibility

Reviewers argue that reliance on Switch 2’s Joy-Con 2 mouse mode creates erratic tracking and physical strain for players

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Drag x Drive review - fun and frustrating in almost equal measure

Overview

  • The Global Jam demo for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers concluded on August 10, and Drag x Drive is set for a digital-only release on the eShop on August 14.
  • Critics praise the game’s wheelchair sports premise and commend its inventive use of Joy-Con 2 mouse and motion controls to simulate steering each wheel.
  • Multiple hands-on accounts report inconsistent sensor accuracy, surface-dependent tracking and repetitive gestures that leave players’ arms fatigued.
  • Nintendo has defended its focus on Joy-Con 2 functionality, stating that additional accessibility options should be configured through system-level settings rather than in-game features.
  • Reviewers warn that the core 3v3 mode and limited minigames offer shallow content, and debate over a $20 to $30 price tag adds to mixed impressions.