Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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Top Critic Average

11%

Critics Recommend

IGN
5 / 10
Eurogamer
3 / 5
Game Rant
3 / 10
TheSixthAxis
6 / 10
Digital Trends
3 / 5
Dexerto
3 / 5
Checkpoint Gaming
6.5 / 10
NintendoWorldReport
7 / 10
Creators: Nintendo
Release Date: Jun 5, 2025 - Nintendo Switch
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Nintendo Switch 2 – Launch Trailer

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Nintendo Switch 2 - Official Welcome Tour Overview Trailer

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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – Overview trailer (Nintendo Switch 2)

Critic Reviews for Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

IGN

5 / 10.0
Tom Marks

Even if Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour were the pack-in game it feels like it was meant to be, the execution of its charming concept is a muddled collection of quaint tech demos and boring factoids dressed up as an uncompelling completionist checklist.

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At times, Welcome Tour is Nintendo's Fantasia.

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Expectations for Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour were low, but somehow the premium tech demo still manages to fall below them.

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After a day of playing Mario Kart World and Fast Fusion, Welcome Tour was a light, engaging way to wind down from high speed thrills. While it could arguably be a free pack-in exhibit, the £8 asking price is low enough that you shouldn't feel too hard done by for the curious. If you want a undemanding and easily digested introduction to the way the Switch 2 works, then look no further. If you want an actual game, buy one of the other launch titles.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour should have been a charming pack-in game.

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Let’s not beat around the bush. Having Welcome Tour pre-installed on the Switch 2 at no additional cost would have been wonderful. There’s certainly no denying the discourse around it would be quite different, praised as a proper value-add. While $10 is reasonable for the 6-8 hours of fun here, the additional hardware costs bog it down if you’re looking to get all of the medals. At the current price, it’s nonetheless well-rounded and achieves its goal. Alongside being plenty of fun, Welcome Tour is a cool showcase. It’s worth diving in and sticking through to the final area to get a sense of what your new purchase is capable of, while also enjoying some fun mini-games along the way.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is exactly what it claims to be: an interactive manual with a few bells and whistles. It's the Wii Sports of the Switch 2 era, helping users understand the console, its features, and how it all fits together. While charging $15 for something that feels like it should've been bundled might be a turnoff, the level of detail and interactivity makes the price somewhat justifiable. It's not a must-have, but if you want a fun way to explore your new console, it's a decent way to spend a few hours. Just don't rush through it; enjoy it for its charm.

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However, it does feel like it may have served as a very effective pack-in title, perhaps just outside the pantheon of those I mentioned earlier. I get it, though: in a world where many don't have the patience for or interest in multi-page manuals, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour fills a role. Ultimately, I come away with a better sense of the capabilities of my new Nintendo console, and that at the very least helps ease the pain of my poor wallet.

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Industry Coverage

Former Nintendo President Seemingly Takes Jab At One Of The Nintendo Switch 2's Strangest Decisions

Former Nintendo President Seemingly Takes Jab At One Of The Nintendo Switch 2's Strangest Decisions

Wii Sports is all the evidence you need.

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Nintendo Switch 2's Welcome Tour Is "Good Value For What You're Getting", According To Nintendo Vice President

Nintendo Switch 2's Welcome Tour Is "Good Value For What You're Getting", According To Nintendo Vice President

Welcome Tour has caused a stir for essentially being a tech demo that costs $10.

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"First Nintendo Game To Sell Zero Copies": Gamers Can't Believe They're Charging For The Switch 2 Welcome Tour

"First Nintendo Game To Sell Zero Copies": Gamers Can't Believe They're Charging For The Switch 2 Welcome Tour

"So they expect us to pay for... the instruction manual?"

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