When the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour was first revealed, there was a fair bit of debate surrounding it being for sale. A tech demo designed to showcase the console’s innovative features, made it easy to assume that the title would be bundled with the system, but it's not. The price point wasn't revealed in that Nintendo direct, leaving us to believe that it would come at a significantly higher price than what was ultimately announced. So the previous article discussing the game operated under the assumption that it would be a costly addition—a move that felt wrong. However, with the confirmed $9.99 price tag, the discussion has shifted from frustration to a shrug.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour may not be free, but at $9.99, it’s certainly a far cry from a full-priced title. While some still argue that bundling it with the console would have been a smarter move—the price point makes it much more accessible. Instead of feeling like an overpriced marketing ploy, its an affordable marketing ploy that delivers a small but interactive way for players to get acquainted with the system’s new technology. Funny what a price tag can do.
What’s Included?
Unlike traditional tech demos, the Welcome Tour presents itself as an interactive exhibition. Players can walk through virtual halls shaped like a Nintendo Switch 2, exploring exhibits dedicated to the console’s advancements. Features like mouse controls, improved gyroscopic motion controls, HD rumble 2, and Joy-Con 2’s magnetic connectors are highlighted, allowing players to experience them in unique ways and helps prepare you for what's to come. By the way, if we're able to use the Joy-Con 2 as a mouse—can we expect a potential soft or hard keyboard attachment to connect? This would make sense if internet access is possible on the NS2. There are also mini-games scattered throughout, reinforcing the idea that this is more than just a glorified tutorial—so at least it’s an entertaining, hands-on introduction. We believe it should pull in significant number of sales at $9.99.
Is It Worth It?
While many still argue that the Welcome Tour should be free, $9.99 is a much more digestible price tag than what was previously feared. So, yeah it's worth it. Of course, the true test will be whether it successfully bridges the gap between demonstration and meaningful gameplay. Nintendo surely has surprises tucked inside. At this price point, don't expect a mind blowing masterpiece, but rather an engaging walkthrough—and then some.
Whether you see it as a must-have introduction or a novelty item, the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is now available for pre-order. If the prospect of diving into an interactive tour of the Switch 2’s tech intrigues you, it might just be worth the small investment. It will certainly come at a lower cost than some of the higher priced $79.99 titles. That's a different story in itself, luckily you will find games at various price points below.
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