Controversial Switch 2 Game Confirms Price Amid Launch Controversies
Nintendo has confirmed the price of the *Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour*, one of the console’s launch titles. The game will cost ¥990 yen, which translates to approximately $6.12 USD. Unlike previous tech demo titles like *Wii Sports* or *Astro’s Playroom*, which were typically bundled for free with consoles, *Welcome Tour* will be a paid release.
The announcement has sparked further controversy, as fans have already expressed frustration over the pricing of other Switch 2 launch games, particularly *Mario Kart World*, which will cost $80 for the digital version and $90 for the physical version. The *Mario Kart World* bundle, priced at $499.99, includes the game and the console together at a $50 discount.
While the price of *Welcome Tour* seems modest in Japan, the cost could vary in the U.S. due to potential price adjustments related to tariffs. Nintendo has delayed the Switch 2’s pre-order date in the U.S. to assess the impact of these tariffs, leading to speculation that prices for both hardware and software might rise in the region.
Fans will have to wait and see how these pricing decisions affect the Switch 2’s launch and its reception.
