Last week’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presented numerous unexpected elements, yet one of the most peculiar was the unveiling of Welcome Tour – a paid tutorial that enables players to traverse the console itself. Nintendo maintains that the fee is justified by the experience, but initial reactions have fallen short of being astonishing.
Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour Will Cost $9.99 at Launch
Today, it was officially disclosed by Nintendo that the Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour will retail for $9.99 upon its release, with the unique aspect that it will only be available as a digital purchase.
During discussions about the game’s cost, various high-ranking representatives from Nintendo emphasized the game’s value to consumers. Bill Trinen, VP of Product and Player Experience at Nintendo of America, told IGN that the game is a rich software package that will attract those who are tech-savvy, and he highlighted the dedication and effort the team invested in it, making it a worthwhile purchase. Similarly, Nate Bihldorff, Senior VP of Development and Planning at Nintendo of America, expressed similar views to Comicbook.com, noting that it includes numerous enjoyable mini-games.
As a gamer myself, I must admit that my initial feelings towards this new game haven’t been all that great. YouTube sensation Jake Randall, who was at the Switch 2 event in New York City, shared his experience saying he almost nodded off while playing it and likened it to an “instruction manual” with mini-games. Fans online are quick to bring up Nintendo’s move with Wii Sports on the Wii, which came free with the console, and Astro’s Playroom on PS5, also offered at no extra cost. The full gameplay video of Welcome Tour on the Nintendo of America account has garnered over 13,000 dislikes compared to only about 1,700 likes.
Maybe the dissatisfaction regarding the Welcome Tour’s cost is intensified by the fact that both the Switch 2 device and its accompanying games are priced higher. Moreover, American fans have begun to worry that the price might increase further due to tariffs, causing anxiety about their overall expenditure.
Is Nintendo making a mistake by charging for Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour?
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2025-04-07 18:49