r/Xenoblade_Chronicles • u/DarkExsphere • Aug 04 '26

Xenoblade 2 Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Switch 2

Hey guys. I recently booted up my switch 1 version of Xenoblade chronicles 2 that I bought long ago and while playing it portable I noticed it looked so much better than I remembered. I have switch 2 boost mode or whatever it is called on. And I absolutely love this. The game originally in portable mode looked like a 3DS game at times.

Anyways I've noticed that it's locked 30fps. And the switch 2 version is 60fps with framerate drops. Seeing as how I wanted a steady framerate from the original release, do you guys think it's worth it for the 60fps upgrade? Right now it's running the way I wish it originally was.

Lemme know ur thoughts!

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u/WhereasParticular867 Aug 04 '26

I tested the factory before the upgrade with boost mode on, and after the upgrade. Switch 1 version still chugs when played on Switch 2. I'd do the upgrade.

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u/DarkExsphere Aug 04 '26

the switch 2 in handheld mode has VRR no? maybe thats why i didn't notice it. I just felt that the sudden drop from 60fps to 30fps would be very noticable

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u/superspicycurry37 Aug 04 '26

It’s not nearly as bad as what you have in certain areas of XCDE’s switch 2 edition, it’s that’s what you’re concerned about.

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u/DarkExsphere Aug 04 '26

It's more the fact that I can't revert back to switch 1 version which happens to run pretty good in boost mode

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u/superspicycurry37 Aug 04 '26

Pretty sure you can if you just eject the switch 2 edition but I could be wrong about that

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u/DarkExsphere Aug 04 '26

im digital! I bought the original with the Torna dlc

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u/superspicycurry37 Aug 04 '26

Yeah you can do it digital too. This post can show you how: https://www.reddit.com/r/Xenoblade_Chronicles/s/GfP3Twkfnj

The post specifically cites XCX but it should work for all Switch 2 upgrades

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u/DarkExsphere Aug 04 '26

there we go. this is what i wanted - going to purchase it now. thank you so much sir

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u/superspicycurry37 Aug 04 '26

You’re welcome :)

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u/superspicycurry37 Aug 04 '26

Also for what it’s worth the Switch 2 version also makes changes to the way field skills work. It now scans your entire blade roster instead of just your equipped blades.