You know when I have my Drag x Drive jeans on – straight-legged, dark blue denim – that means three things: I'm ready to drag, I'm ready to drive, and I am ready to play some ball. This wheelchair basketball sports game developed by Nintendo is a showpiece for the Switch 2's online multiplayer and specifically its Joy-Con 2 mouse control scheme. I'm pleasantly surprised to report that dragging to drive works really well. But it's not enough to keep me competing for the long haul.
Back to my jeans (don't worry, this is only one of two reviews I'll do this year that focus on my trousers – check out the Horror Special 2025 for more). While you can drag the disconnected Joy-Con 2 controllers across any surface, one in each hand, I find legs preferable here. Mimicking pushing the tires of a wheelchair, swift and long motions low down suit Drag x Drive the best for me. And yes, like a long session playing PlayStation VR 2, you can get sore quickly getting up to speed in Drag x Drive. Despite being evidently inspired by wheelchair basketball, there's not really any accessibility controls at all – which feels like Nintendo pinging off the backboard.
