The Switch 2 is here and one of the controversial things about it so far is the new Welcome Tour game.
This title walks you through a variety of mini-games where you can learn all about the new Switch 2 features. This includes an HDR demo, a variable refresh rate test, and other cool bits of information.
When this game was shown off, fans initially thought it would be free. However, it was quickly discovered that it’s actually a paid title, and in Canada, it’s $15. Beyond that, now that the game is out, people have discovered that you need a few accessories to play every single game.
One game requires users to press the new GR and GL buttons located underneath the Pro Controller 2 ($109.99) or the new Joy-Con 2 charging grip ($49.99). There are likely other controllers on the market that support these buttons, but I think most users will be hard-pressed to find one cheaper than the Charging Grip’s $49.99 price.
Another demo requires a Switch 2 camera. Any USB-C webcam should work, but if you don’t already have one, you’ll have to cough up another $55 for the Hori one or $70 for the official Nintendo model. The IGN story that broke this news also mentions that you need a 4K TV for another mini-game, which could be an added cost for some, but I expect most people have upgraded to a 4K set at some point since the original Switch launch.
All together, the Charging Grip and the Hori Camera come out to $105 in Canada, add in the $15 game and this pack-in style game is asking a lot from users. Overall, I don’t think this is a huge issue, you can choose to own the game or not, and I don’t think most people will be missing much if they don’t play the camera or GL/GR button mini-games. At the same time, it stings a bit when the Switch 2 is already so expensive.
Source: IGN
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