Nintendo fans are angry about the new Switch 2 prices, especially the $10 charge for Welcome Tour, a tech demo showing off console features through mini-games. Many compare it unfavorably to PlayStation's free Astro's Playroom, which explains PS5 features through fun platforming levels.
Former Nintendo America president Reggie Fils-Amié just shared old interview clips that might explain why. The clips show him telling how he fought with Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto over including free games with consoles. When Reggie suggested bundling Wii Sports for free, Miyamoto strongly objected, saying, "Nintendo does not give away software for free. You don't understand how hard our developers work."
Reggie pushed back, mentioning he received free games with his SNES. Despite Wii Sports becoming successful as a free pack-in, Miyamoto still resisted when Reggie later suggested including Wii Play for free.
The timing of Reggie sharing these clips seems deliberate during Switch 2 pricing complaints. It suggests that Nintendo's thinking hasn't changed, plus hints that Reggie believes making the Welcome Tour free would benefit Nintendo more than charging for it. His absence from Nintendo leadership might explain why nobody convinced them to include Welcome Tour for free.
Former Nintendo America president Reggie Fils-Amié just shared old interview clips that might explain why. The clips show him telling how he fought with Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto over including free games with consoles. When Reggie suggested bundling Wii Sports for free, Miyamoto strongly objected, saying, "Nintendo does not give away software for free. You don't understand how hard our developers work."
Reggie pushed back, mentioning he received free games with his SNES. Despite Wii Sports becoming successful as a free pack-in, Miyamoto still resisted when Reggie later suggested including Wii Play for free.
The timing of Reggie sharing these clips seems deliberate during Switch 2 pricing complaints. It suggests that Nintendo's thinking hasn't changed, plus hints that Reggie believes making the Welcome Tour free would benefit Nintendo more than charging for it. His absence from Nintendo leadership might explain why nobody convinced them to include Welcome Tour for free.
