But wait, we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is an interactive experience packed with trivia, design secrets, and minigames that show off the new system features. If you’re the type of person who is curious about technology, product design, and all the little details that go into making something, this might be a tour for you!
Go over the system’s features…literally
Welcome to the exhibition hall…which happens to look like a GIANT Nintendo Switch 2 system. As your character walks on top of the system (and eventually inside it), you can access fun little facts and secrets. For example, did you know:
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That the rumble in your controller is created when magnets and electromagnets shift a little weight around? This is similar to how some trains use magnets to levitate, allowing them to move at extremely high speeds.
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The mouse sensor is a black-and-white camera with a resolution of a handful of pixels…which is even fewer than the old Game Boy™ Camera! These sensors check the surface they’re on to see the direction and distance they’ve moved. This is then translated into mouse movement.
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Some Nintendo Switch 2 games support a process called super resolution. This is when the Nintendo Switch 2 console’s main computer performs machine-learning calculations and predicts what kind of detailed picture it should draw. This results in a clearer, more detailed picture.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 dock has rounded edges for a reason! It’s so the release buttons on the Joy-Con 2™ controllers are easier to reach.
If you enjoy reading these little nuggets of knowledge, there are plenty more facts like these in the full game.
Minigames and experiences
Sometimes the best way of learning is by doing, err, playing. There are several minigames that relate to the tech that you explore in the exhibits. These minigames include guiding a UFO through spiked balls with mouse controls, trying to guess shapes by using HD rumble 2, and more. And if you’re not one to back down from a challenge, some minigames have multiple difficulties that change up the conditions. Think you can guide a UFO through spiked balls while catching stars? It’s gonna take some quick reflexes!
Finally, there are other experiences called tech demos. For example, you can test out the noise reduction features of the system microphone or experience 3D spatial sound capabilities. There’s even one demo where you gently shake the Joy-Con 2 controllers like maracas and have the rumble feature simulate the feeling of beads inside. You’re never quite sure what you’ll find next!
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is out now—if you’d like to learn more about the game, please visit the link below to learn more.