Final Fantasy X/X-2 on Switch 2 Adds 4x Speed as $49.99 Full-Price Rebuy Clouds Upgrade

3 articles · Updated · Nintendo Everything · Jul 22

4x and 2x speed modes, an encounter toggle, and optional maxed-out boosts make the Switch 2 release notably smoother for replays, cutting grinding and travel time across both RPGs.
Switch 2 hardware also sharpens handheld image quality and trims load times, though the review says the visual uplift is modest rather than transformative.
Newcomers get the clearest recommendation: this is framed as the best Nintendo version of Final Fantasy X/X-2 thanks to the added quality-of-life tools and cleaner presentation.
Existing Switch owners face a tougher call because Square Enix offers no upgrade path and is charging $49.99 for what the review argues should have been a lower-cost enhancement pack.
That pricing debate follows earlier criticism that the Switch 2 edition improves on the 1080p Switch release with crisper 1440p output and texture filtering, but not enough to justify a full repurchase for many fans.