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CNET
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Drag x Drive Priced at $20
The inaugural fully mouse-controlled game for the new Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on Aug. 14, and you'll be able to grab it for $20. You won't be able to get a physical copy of Drag x Drive, though, as the game is sequestered to the Nintendo eShop. The pricing for Drag x Drive reflects the scope of the game, as this is a low-stakes party game spotlighting an underrepresented sport with quick pick-up matches. But in comparison to the price for Welcome Tour, Drag x Drive seems like a much more economical (and entertaining) purchase to highlight the Switch 2's new features, though it remains to be seen if this will be one of the best Switch games. The game is 1.8 gigabytes and can be played in the Switch 2's TV or tabletop configurations -- but not in handheld mode. You can play with up to 12 players in online matches, but Drag x Drive only supports a single local player. To play online, you'll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership. In Drag x Drive, you'll participate in thrilling games of wheelchair basketball -- moving around and shooting the ball by dragging your Joy-Cons across the table. The game can't be played on the original Switch, because Drag x Drive is fully built upon the Switch 2's mouse control feature. Drag x Drive is one of the first to predominantly feature the Switch 2's mouse controls. Nintendo/Screenshot by CNET CNET's Nintendo expert Scott Stein called Drag x Drive the Switch 2's "wild-card game," writing that it has similar appeal to the original Switch's Arms. Still, he tired quickly while playing Drag x Drive, and is skeptical about its staying power due to how physically demanding the game becomes. One thing is for sure -- you'll need a lot of flat surface area in order to take a crack at playing this Switch 2 game. The reception of Drag x Drive could influence how many game developers choose to implement mouse controls in their future games. Mouse controls are also a core feature in Welcome Tour, the Switch 2 edition of Mario Party Jamboree and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Drag x Drive: Nintendo announces release date for Switch 2 exclusive game
Nintendo has officially revealed the release date of Drag x Drive, a wheelchair sports game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, via its newly launched Nintendo Today app. The game will be available from August 14. The Nintendo Today app, first introduced during the March Direct showcase, acts as a daily news platform and event tracker for Nintendo fans. It also doubles as a hub for future Switch 2 announcements, including updates on games and hardware features. Nintendo announces release date for Drag x Drive, a Switch 2 exclusive game(Nintendo) The upcoming exclusive joins a growing list of titles designed to support the launch of the new console. Gamerant reports that alongside Mario Kart World, other notable Nintendo games on the Switch 2 lineup include Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Drag x Drive will feature 3v3 multiplayer wheelchair basketball, using the Joy-Con 2's mouse mode and motion control features. The game allows players to simulate pushing a wheelchair, passing the ball with arm movements, and even encourages teammate interaction through actions like clapping. The game was first revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and was widely praised for its inclusive approach to gaming. Players highlighted its arcade-style controls, quick learning curve, and comparisons to Wii Sports basketball and Rocket League. Fans and accessibility advocates applauded Nintendo's decision to expand its catalogue with a sports title focused on disability representation-a notable addition to the competitive multiplayer genre. Summer 2025 brings multiple Switch 2 exclusives Nintendo's summer release calendar is packed. Ahead of Drag x Drive's August launch, Donkey Kong Bananza and Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV are both scheduled for release in July 2025. Also launching in August is Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, meaning fans will have multiple exclusives to choose from throughout the season. The Switch 2's expanding lineup, which also includes Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Elden Ring, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, positions the console as a versatile hub for both AAA third-party titles and innovative, accessible Nintendo exclusives. FAQs: 1. What is Drag x Drive? Drag x Drive is a wheelchair basketball multiplayer game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. 2. When will Drag x Drive be released? The game launches on August 14, 2025, as confirmed on the Nintendo Today app. 3. How does Drag x Drive use Switch 2 technology? It uses Joy-Con 2's motion controls and mouse mode to simulate wheelchair movement and team interactions. 4. What other games are releasing on Switch 2 this summer? Titles include Donkey Kong Bananza, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Switch 2 Edition.
Engadget
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Nintendo's mouse-controlled basketball game comes out on August 14
Nintendo just revealed that Drag x Drive will be available on August 14 , exclusively for the recently-released Switch 2 console . The company made this announcement on its Today! news app . For the uninitiated, Drag x Drive is a 3 v 3 wheelchair basketball game. The main hook is that it's controlled via the mouse-like functionality of those new Joy-Con controllers. This will be the first major test of this feature and will let us know if it'll be a barely-used gimmick or a real opportunity for new gameplay experiences. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The game looks pretty fun, though it will likely be something of a niche title. Think Arms and not Wii Sports . We don't have a price yet and it remains to be seen if the concept is robust enough to charge $60 or $70. My guess is that it'll come somewhere in the $30 to $40 range. This does, however, prove one thing. Nintendo is trying to release a first-party game each month , which is something it did during much of the lifecycle of the original Switch. The new console launched with Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza comes out on July 17 . To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Speaking of Donkey Kong Bananza , the next big Switch 2 exclusive co-stars Pauline from the original arcade game and looks like an absolute blast. DK gets to eat giant, golden bananas and destroy everything in his sight. It could also very well be a prequel to both the original Donkey Kong and Super Mario Odyssey , given Pauline's age in Bananza .
The Verge
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Nintendo's wheelchair basketball game will be out in August
Drag x Drive is the next Switch 2 exclusive to get a release date. Nintendo, via its Nintendo Today news app, announced that the 3 v 3 wheelchair basketball game would be out August 14th. Since the launch of the Switch 2 earlier this month, most of the new console's catalogue has been third party releases like Deltarune and Cyberpunk 2077 . There have also only been two exclusives so far: Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. Donkey Kong Bananza, perhaps the most anticipated game of the Switch 2's short lifespan so far, launches next month on July 17th. And with Drag x Drive coming in August, the slate of Switch 2 first party exclusives will expand to four. Drag x Drive is a 3 v 3 wheelchair basketball game that highlights the new mouse controls of the Switch 2. I got to demo the game during the Switch 2 reveal event back in April and noted that extended use of the controls which mimic the manipulation of a wheelchair, caused discomfort in my arms and shoulders. Nintendo hasn't shared a price for the game yet, hopefully it will soon and the price won't be too high.
