Is the MacBook Air M2 good for playing FFXIV?

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I’m about to buy a new computer and I’m curious about the performance of Final Fantasy XIV on the 2022 MacBook Air with the M2 chip. Has anyone had experience with this?

Is the MacBook Air M2 good for playing FFXIV
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PixelPioneer99 -

I had a MacBook Air with the M2 chip (8GB RAM). Before the Dawntrail update, it ran decently, though I did experience occasional lag spikes. After the update, the performance tanked, dropping to under 15 FPS, making it basically unplayable for me. I ended up switching to a PS5, which performs way better for FFXIV. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend playing on a Mac, especially the M2 Air; if you can, go for something else.

GamerGuy123 -

That’s a bummer! I was considering it because I need a new laptop. Looks like PS5 might be the way to go, thanks for the heads-up!

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