Nintendo's $10 Switch 2 mini-game collection, which many fans feel should have been free, requires owning at least $95 worth of accessories to complete 100%.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour launches today alongside the new console, featuring a variety of mini-games and experiences designed to highlight the hardware's capabilities.

However, this includes games that demonstrate the Switch 2's camera and the additional GL/GR buttons, which are missing from the standard Joy-Con and instead require a Charging Grip or Pro Controller (as reported by NintendoSoup)—both sold separately, of course.

Additionally, you'll need a 4K TV if you don't already own one or planned on using the Switch 2 exclusively in handheld mode.

According to fan reports, three mini-games need specific equipment: one requires a camera, another needs a controller with GL/GR buttons, and a 4K-compatible display is necessary for one mini-game and a separate tech demo.

To experience everything in the Switch 2 Welcome Tour, fans must pay not only the $10 game price but also $54.99 for a Switch 2 Camera, plus either $39.99 for a Charging Grip or $84.99 for a Pro Controller to access the GL/GR buttons.

It's worth noting that the Switch 2 supports third-party cameras, so a cheaper USB-C webcam is an option.

While the Switch 2 is compatible with the original Switch Pro Controller, it lacks the required GL/GR buttons, meaning you'll still need to purchase one of the new accessories. Due to recent tariffs, these are now slightly more expensive at launch than initially announced.

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Nintendo has faced previous criticism for not bundling the Switch 2 Welcome Tour with the console. As an interactive guide to the new hardware, it would have been an ideal pack-in title, much like Wii Sports was for the Wii.

Even former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has commented on the situation, recalling the Wii Sports debate during his leadership. While Nintendo's Japanese executives argued for selling it separately (as in Japan), Fils-Aimé pushed for its inclusion in the U.S. and European markets, leading to Wii Sports becoming one of the best-selling games ever.

"Everyone must decide if spending $10 to learn about the Switch 2's cartridge slot and watch an HDR fireworks display is worthwhile," IGN noted earlier this week. "The entire Welcome Tour discussion has been overshadowed by Nintendo's controversial decision to charge for it." It remains to be seen if these extra costs affect consumer buying decisions.

Earlier today, IGN reported on damaged Switch 2 consoles caused by retailers using staples on the thin packaging. If you're buying a console—with or without Welcome Tour—this is something to keep in mind.