🏎️At Last, a Proper Racer for the Switch 2: GRID Legends is Here and It's a Blast🏎️

Hey everyone! 🌊

    I’ll be honest—since the Switch 2 dropped, I’ve been itching for a game that really makes it feel like a racing fan’s console. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve put hours into the usual suspects, but I wanted something that felt... substantial. Something that screams "simcade" perfection and gives me a reason to really sink my teeth into a career mode.

    Well, grab your favorite controller, because **GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition** finally launched on January 29th , and after spending a solid week with it, I can confidently say this is the real deal. It’s the racing game I’ve been waiting for .

                                                      🏎️The "Proper" Racing Feel🏎️

    If you’re like me and you crave that sweet spot between arcade fun and simulation depth, you know how hard it is to find. The *GRID* series has always nailed that "simcade" balance, and *Legends* is no exception . We’re talking a massive Career Mode with hundreds of events, a wild variety of disciplines from touring cars to trucks and open-wheelers, and a garage full of real-world production models and hypercars .

    It just feels right. Putting the pedal down, throwing the car into a drift, fighting for position—it’s responsive, satisfying, and looks fantastic doing it. You’ve got all the fireworks: tire smoke, sparks, backfire... it’s a sensory overload in the best way possible .
  
    And the options! This thing is packed with ways to play. Docked? You can choose between a sharp 30fps "Graphics" mode or a buttery smooth 60fps "Performance" mode . Handheld? There are *four* modes, including a "Balanced" 40fps option that looks gorgeous on that screen . It’s clear Feral Interactive put a ton of thought into this port .

                             🏎️The One Letdown (And the GameCube Controller Save)🏎️

    Okay, so here’s the thing. As much as I love the game, I have to gripe about the hardware for a sec. The Switch 2’s standard triggers are digital. On/off. And for a racing game where feathering the throttle and brakes is key to a good lap time? It’s a bummer .

    I was genuinely worried this was going to kill the vibe for me. But then, I remembered my old friend: the GameCube Controller. And guess what? It works perfectly .

    Seriously, plugging in that NSO GameCube pad changes everything . Those analog triggers give you back that precise control. You can ease into a corner, modulate the throttle on exit—it transforms the game from "this is fun" to "okay, I’m actually fast." If you have one of those controllers sitting around, do yourself a favor and use it. It’s the ultimate way to play .

                                                          💰Should You Grab It?💰

    Look, if you’re a racing fan who’s been waiting for the Switch 2 to get its first heavyweight champion in the genre, this is it. The sheer amount of content, the solid performance, and the fact that this "Deluxe Edition" includes all the DLC at a $39.99 price point makes it a no-brainer .

    Yeah, the lack of analog triggers on the default Joy-Con 2 is a misstep, but it’s not a dealbreaker. Whether you adapt or dig out your old GameCube pad, *GRID Legends* is the proper racing experience this console needed.

Catch you on the track! 🏁

- Abraid