{"id":351943,"date":"2026-02-23T10:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/351943\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:53:10","slug":"nintendo-is-issuing-refunds-to-fans-unsatisfied-with-switch-2-edition-of-xenoblade-chronicles-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/351943\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo is issuing refunds to fans unsatisfied with Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of Nintendo\u2019s primary strategies with the Switch 2 so far has been to offer upgrades for their last-gen titles \u2013 <\/b>some of which have been free<\/b><\/a> while others <\/b>cost up to $20 for an upgrade<\/b><\/a>. Sentiment surrounding these Switch 2 editions have been varied, but it appears as though backlash towards their most recent release (Xenoblade Chronicles X) has led Nintendo to begin offering refunds to displeased fans.<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

In a welcome surprise, Nintendo quietly launched a Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X last week<\/a>. Originally released for the Wii U, the title received a relatively basic Switch 1 port quite late into its life and so fans were hoping to see the title get a proper Switch 2 upgrade.\n<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, despite the promise that the title would run at up to 4K60fps on Switch 2 when docked and 1080p 60fps in handheld, many users have expressed their disappointment with the upgrade, comparing it unfavourably<\/a> to visual clarity achieved when playing the game on a Wii U emulator.\n<\/p>\n

\"Xenoblade<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

While far from the Switch 2\u2019s most basic Switch 2 Edition, it seems Nintendo might actually be listening to feedback somewhat, with some displeased users claiming that they were able to get refunds after contacting Nintendo support.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Nintendo typically does not offer refunds in this way, and so the fact that users were able to is interesting. Whether the console maker will opt to patch Xenoblade Chronicles X on Switch 2 in the future with additional enhancements however, we will have to wait and see \u2013 but don\u2019t expect anything substantial if it does happen.\n<\/p>\n

KitGuru says: What do you think of Nintendo\u2019s Switch 2 Edition upgrades? Which ones have been worth it and which ones feel a bit money-grabby? Let us know your thoughts down below.<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

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