Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will likely retail for 10 euros. This small demo game allows you to familiarize yourself with the new console. Should it be free? A Nintendo executive attempts to justify the decision to make it paid.
During the Switch 2 presentation, Nintendo surprised us by announcing that the small technical demo game that traditionally accompanies a console will not be free, but paid. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will indeed be sold for 10 US dollars, the publisher informed the media IGN. In France, it should be marketed for 10 euros.
It is quite unusual that this type of game, which serves above all to present the console's features and highlight its strengths, is not included with the Switch 2. To mention only the most recent case, Sony for example offered the excellent Astro's Playroom to all PS5 owners.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour at 10 euros, really good value for money?
Gamers are growing discontent, while Nintendo has already been Nintendo of America has been criticized for the price of the Switch 2 itself, as well as the games, especially the physical version. Bill Trinen, Nintendo of America's vice president of product and player experience, discussed this pricing strategy during an interview with IGN. According to him, it's not an "exorbitant price" and the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour offers good value for money.
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"It's a pretty solid game, with lots of interesting details," assures the manager, adding that the title is much richer than it appears at first glance. Nintendo promises quizzes, mini-games, and technical demos in this Welcome Tour. “Explore basic features like the magnetic attachment of the Joy-Con 2 controllers, but also advanced technical details that you might never have suspected”, we can read on the manufacturer's official website.
At Phonandroid, we haven't yet played Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour to get an idea of the real interest of the title. But don't hesitate to Check out our first review of Mario Kart World, which we got to try, and our thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza.
Source: IGN
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