The April Nintendo Direct event announced 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour', a digital-only game showcasing the console's new features through an interactive experience. Players navigate a large model of the Switch 2, engaging with tech demos and minigames. Initially anticipated as a free offering, the game is priced at approximately $6.50 USD in Japan, with US pricing yet to be disclosed. Online reactions have sparked criticism, particularly regarding the decision to charge for the tour, especially in contrast to free demo games offered by competitors like Sony and Valve.
Many expected 'Welcome Tour' to be a free offering, but it's a paid game priced at around $6.50 USD.
Through tech demos, minigames, and other interactions, players will get to know the new system inside and out in ways they may never have known about otherwise.
A popular Reddit post is filled with people roasting Nintendo for not making the game free as expected. Some mentioned Sony's Astro's Playroom as a comparison.
Nintendo also faced criticism for the Switch 2's pricing at $450 and the $80 cost for Mario Kart World.
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