Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Price Confirmed at $9.99 for US Digital Release

Nintendo has officially announced the US price for Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, setting the cost at $9.99 for a digital-only release on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

This announcement comes just days after the game's Japanese price was listed at ¥990, confirming parity across major regions in Nintendo’s digital storefronts. Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen revealed the price point in a recent interview with IGN, emphasizing that Welcome Tour will be positioned as an affordable title in the upcoming Switch 2 lineup.

"Our approach starts with evaluating the content and value of each product to determine an appropriate price," Trinen explained, underlining Nintendo's continued focus on consumer value when assigning price tags to digital releases. Welcome Tour joins a growing list of digital-only experiences that are priced to be accessible for a broader audience.

The pricing mirrors the strategy in Japan, where the Nintendo eShop lists the game at 990 yen, which aligns closely with the U.S.

figure when accounting for exchange rates.

This move demonstrates Nintendo’s intention to maintain consistency and transparency in its pricing across international markets. Further details from the IGN interview confirm that the $9.99 pricing model will also apply to the eagerly anticipated Switch 2 upgrades for both The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Both titles, which have achieved significant sales milestones on the original Nintendo Switch, will receive digital upgrade paths as part of the Switch 2 launch portfolio. The Nintendo Switch 2 continues the company’s legacy of accessible gaming, building on the worldwide success of the Nintendo Switch platform, which has crossed over 125 million units sold globally.

With titles like Welcome Tour and affordable upgrade options for celebrated franchises, Nintendo is positioning itself to offer high-value experiences as it transitions to the next generation. Gamers can look forward to purchasing Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour exclusively via the Nintendo eShop at launch.

Stay tuned for further announcements on launch dates and regional availability as Nintendo prepares to usher in a new era of hybrid gaming with the release of Nintendo Switch 2.

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