Why isn’t the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour free? Former Ninty CEO Reggie Fils-Aimé isn’t saying anything, aside from cheekily reminding us what happened with Wii Sports

Following the announcement of Nintendo’s new console, the pricing of both the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World has caused some controversy. Additionally, there has been discussion surrounding why the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is not included for free with the console.

After a period of silence, Nintendo has attempted to explain the reasoning behind the pricing changes, citing factors such as “variable pricing” and the effort put into creating the Welcome Tour.

Former Nintendo of America CEO Reggie Fils-Aimé has indirectly addressed the Welcome Tour controversy by sharing clips of his past experiences with bundling games with consoles for free. These clips showcase successful instances of bundling games like Wii Sports and Wii Play, which helped increase their popularity.

Reggie’s examples suggest that offering the Welcome Tour for free could have positive results for Nintendo. This raises an interesting debate on the matter.

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