Nintendo has finally spoken out regarding its controversial decision to charge for Welcome Tour, a game designed as a tutorial for the Nintendo Switch 2. While the initial reveal of Welcome Tour was received well by players, with many comparing it to the PlayStation 5’s Astro’s Playroom or the Steam Deck’s Aperture Desk Job, the community was stunned to discover that it would not be included as a free game with every Switch 2. With many accusing Nintendo of greedy pricing, the company shared why it feels Welcome Touris worth the $9.99 price tag.