Overview

• Welcome Tour is a $10 launch title that walks players through Switch2’s new functions, including GameChat integration and updated Joy-Con hardware.
• A USB camera, Switch2 Pro Controller or Joy-Con2 Charging Grip and a 4K-capable TV are mandatory to access certain mini-games and a tech demo.
• The accumulated price of required accessories and a 4K display can push total spending beyond $400 for full completion.
• Nintendo’s official website transparently lists these hardware prerequisites, sparking debate among players over the paid tutorial model.
• Unlike Sony’s free Astro’s Playroom on PS5, Welcome Tour charges for its guide game and imposes additional hardware costs for completionists.