Reggie Fils-Aime Hints at Switch 2 Controversy With Wii Pack-In Talk

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Summary

  • Some Switch 2 launch titles have steep prices, with Mario Kart World costing $80 for digital and $90 for physical copies.
  • Welcome Tour for Switch 2 is $9.99.
  • Reggie Fils-Aime reminisced about successful pack-in titles for Wii, with some interpreting this as commentary on the Switch 2’s lack of a pack-in game.

In a recent online discussion, it appears that Reggie Fils-Aime, who was previously in charge at Nintendo, may have provided his perspective on one of the debated aspects concerning the upcoming Switch 2 release. While many gamers look forward to the Switch 2’s launch on June 5, the latest mainline console from Nintendo has garnered some criticism due to the expensive price tags of several launch titles. For instance, the standalone digital version of “Mario Kart World” will retail for $80, while a physical copy will cost $90. However, some fans might be able to mitigate this cost by opting for the limited-edition Switch 2 bundle.

The Nintendo Switch 2’s launch title, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, is generating buzz as it showcases the new console’s capabilities similar to Astro’s Playroom. Unlike Astro’s Playroom which came free with the PlayStation 5, gamers buying the Nintendo Switch 2 will need to purchase Welcome Tour separately for $9.99 in the US. Nintendo has justified this by stating that Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour offers more than meets the eye, but this explanation hasn’t eased the backlash from gamers expressing their concerns online.

In a recent Twitter post, Reggie Fils-Aime, who was once the president of Nintendo of America, didn’t explicitly discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour or the related controversy, but he did reference an interview where he fondly recalled the games Wii Sports and Wii Play from the original Nintendo Wii. Specifically, Wii Sports was a significant success during the Wii’s lifetime and played a major role in sparking interest in that console.

Reggie Fils-Aime Recalls Wii Pack-Ins

In a previous conversation, Reggie Fils-Aime didn’t directly address the potential Nintendo Switch 2 or the controversy surrounding its launch titles’ prices. However, some astute Twitter users have picked up on the timing of his posts and are jokingly suggesting that if he were still president of Nintendo of America, the Nintendo Switch 2 might have come with a “Welcome Tour” bundle for free. So far, Reggie himself hasn’t responded to these playful speculations.

As a gaming enthusiast eagerly anticipating the Nintendo Switch 2, I can’t help but notice the buzz surrounding its upcoming launch on June 5th. Recently, pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the U.S. and Canada have been delayed due to Trump Administration tariffs, and even the release in China has been postponed to gauge consumer interest in that market. Though the tariffs have temporarily halted, it remains to be seen how they might influence the price and availability of the Switch 2 in the future.

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2025-04-10 19:15