Summary
The new titleNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tourcan’t be 100% completed unless gamers buy extra items for the system. The surprise cost adds on to the frustration some Nintendo fans are feeling surrounding theNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tourtitle.
During the Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo revealed a bunch of new games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. One unexpected addition was theNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, which serves as an introduction to the system and reveals some details about its tech through a variety of mini-games and experiences. Gamers were surprised to discover thatNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tourcosts money, with a cost of $9.99 to access it. However, this new frustration may push some fans to avoid it entirely.
As initially revealed byNintendoSoup, theNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tourcannot be 100% completed unless players buy some extraaccessories for their Switch 2system. An official Nintendo Japan page indicates that while all 12 different areas can be accessed without buying anything extra, in order to fully experience the 34 mini-games and tech demos, players will need some extras. Specifically, players will need a USB camera for one mini-game, a controller with GL/GR buttons for another mini-game, and a 4K TV/screen for one mini-game and one tech demo.
How Much Will Players Spend to Complete the Welcome Tour?
The cost players will end up spending to completeWelcome Tourdepends upon what they already own. For example, many gamers own 4K screens and have USB-compatible webcams that may work with the Switch 2. But, if a gamer lacked everything and were to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 camera and aNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, which has the extra GL/GR buttons, they would be spending about $140 USD. Alternatively, they could pick up the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip and official camera, which would come in at just under $100. Gamers who lack a 4K screen are in for an extra cost that could range anywhere from the low hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the size, brand, and refresh rate, among other factors. For those who already own a camera and a 4K TV, they will still have to spend at least $39.99 for the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip, or $84.99 for the Switch 2 Pro Controller. The forward-compatible Switch Pro Controller and the Switch 2 Joy-Cons lack the extra GL/GR buttons, so this cost can’t be avoided.
While players were initially frustrated by the fact thatNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tourisn’t free, some were willing to forgive it since the price was set so low. However, considering these extra required elements don’t come with the Switch 2, the hidden cost of completing the game may lead to some new Nintendo Switch 2 owners to not buy it. At $449,99, the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is already higher than some fans feel comfortable with.
