: This is a direct dump of a physical game cartridge . It often includes the base game and can sometimes be updated to include patches directly in the file using tools like Switch Army Knife (SAK) . Expansion Pass and DLC Waves
Typically used for digital eShop content. It is the standard format for base games, DLC, and updates. xenoblade chronicles 3 switch nsp xci dlc upda best
The game and its additional content are typically available in two primary formats: XCI (Cartridge Image) : This is a direct dump of a physical game cartridge