| Feature | | XCI (Game Card Image) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Origin | Dumped from digital eShop downloads or extracted cartridges. | Dumped directly from physical game cartridges. | | Structure | Represents the software package intended for installation. | A 1:1 copy of the physical cartridge structure. | | Updates/DLC | Updates and DLC are commonly merged into a "Multi-Content" NSP or installed separately. | Updates and DLC usually require separate installation or patching. | | Usage | Requires installation via homebrew tools (like Tinfoil or Goldleaf). | Can often be played directly via emulators or loaded via specific homebrew loaders. |
Updates and DLC are distributed as separate, distinct NSP files.
You turn off your console and pull out the MicroSD card. You put the card into your PC and drop the NSP files into a specific folder. Once you put the card back into the Switch, an application like Goldleaf can install the file.
Using unofficial NSP lists and websites also exposes you to significant safety risks. It is essential to proceed with caution. Current Page- Nintendo Switch NSP List
Most users now use on the Switch paired with NS-USBloader on the PC.
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These are copies of digital network installations. | Feature | | XCI (Game Card Image)
As the PC emulation scene has matured, playing Switch titles in upscaled resolutions (like 4K at 60 FPS) has become the standard. To get your NSP files running on an emulator like Ryujinx, you require specific system files alongside your game list:
DBI is highly optimized for efficiency and stability. It features a robust "MTP Responder" mode that allows users to plug their Switch into a computer and drag-and-drop NSP files directly into virtual folders to install them instantly. 4. Goldleaf
files, which are exact duplicates of physical game cartridges, | A 1:1 copy of the physical cartridge structure
An NSP file is an official digital package format used by Nintendo. It serves as the digital equivalent of a physical game cartridge (which uses the XCI format). Key Characteristics
[PC Storage] ├── Keys/ (prod.keys & title.keys) └── Game Library/ ├── Base Game.nsp ├── Game Update.nsp └── Game DLC.nsp To configure your files for an emulator:
| Title | Title ID (Base) | Region | Version | Size | Type | |-------|----------------|--------|---------|------|------| | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | 0100F2C0115B6000 | USA | 1.2.1 | 16.3 GB | Base | | Super Mario Bros. Wonder | 010015100B8E8000 | EUR | 1.0.0 | 4.5 GB | Base | | Metroid Prime Remastered | 0100123010A8C000 | USA | 1.0.2 | 6.7 GB | Base | | Pokémon Scarlet | 0100A3D008C5C000 | JPN | 3.0.1 | 10.1 GB | Base + Update | | Hades | 0100AA700EE62000 | USA | 1.0.38281 | 1.2 GB | Base | | Persona 5 Royal | 01005CA01580E000 | ASIA | 1.0.1 | 12.5 GB | Base | | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass | 0100152000023001 | ALL | 2.4.0 | 3.8 GB | DLC |
A modern list is organized neatly by file type. This helps users find the exact piece of software they need to keep their library updated. 1. Base Games Unlocking Nintendo Switch Games: Your Guide To NSP Files