{"rewrite":{"id":"r_462a85a08e010169cbb1915b","clusterId":"c_4ac9074c5e47fc9ffc23a30c","slug":"switch-2-version-of-final-fantasy-xiv-runs-near-60fps-touch-and-mouse-controls-praised","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Switch 2 Version of Final Fantasy XIV Runs Near 60fps, Touch and Mouse Controls Praised","summary":"An overseas YouTube channel, GVG, evaluated the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV. Frame rates approach 60fps in simple scenes but drop to 40-50fps in crowded areas, with an option to force a fixed 30fps. Touch screen and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls were highly praised for improving access to cumbersome gamepad functions.","whyItMatters":"The Switch 2 version's performance is deemed more than sufficient compared to the PS5 version, which also drops below 60fps, while its touch and mouse controls offer a distinct advantage.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV is now available, and early performance checks are in. The overseas YouTube channel GVG compared it against the PS5 version and found the Switch 2 holds up well, approaching 60fps in sparse scenes and settling around 40-50fps in busier areas like cities. A forced 30fps option is available for consistent play.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is control support. In handheld mode, touch screen controls and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls let players reach functions that are awkward with a gamepad, a point GVG explained in direct comparison with the DualSense. The free trial, covering A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers up to level 70, is also live.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"GVG's Switch 2 FF14 check: near 60fps in light scenes, 40-50 in cities, forced 30fps option. Touch and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls praised over gamepad. Free trial is live.","twitterPost":"GVG tested FF14 on Switch 2: near 60fps in simple areas, 40-50 in cities, with a forced 30fps option. Touch and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls get high marks. Free trial is available.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"A new performance review of Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 shows solid frame rates and a forced 30fps option. Touch screen and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are the standout features, and the free trial is now live.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/05/170237.html\",\"title\":\"Service Finally Begins: How Does the Switch 2 Version of 'FF14' Perform? Touch and Mouse Controls Evaluated by Overseas YouTube Channel\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4276,"outputTokens":589,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786328998,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T02:22:24.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-10T02:26:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-10T02:22:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_4ac9074c5e47fc9ffc23a30c","canonicalTitle":"ついにサービス開始『FF14』スイッチ2版の実力は？タッチやマウス操作など評価―海外YouTubeチャンネルが検証","representativeArticleId":"a_8e55f32195039f8e76484646","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Final Fantasy XIV\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"review\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-05T06:15:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-05T06:15:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-10T02:26:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/05/170237.html","title":"ついにサービス開始『FF14』スイッチ2版の実力は？タッチやマウス操作など評価―海外YouTubeチャンネルが検証"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Final Fantasy XIV"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"review","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}