What is the XCI format for games?

XCI Switch games are game files designed for Nintendo Switch console, stored in XCI file format ; these files contain entire game's code, assets and save data allowing players to enjoy games without need for physical game cartridges; to use XCI Switch games, custom firmware (CFW) like SX OS or Atmosphere is often ...

NSP is what the eShop uses to install a game or update. While XCI is a game cartridge dump . You can use either of them. But in both cases when you install game updates (which are always in NSP format because they're acquired through the eShop), you need to make sure the update matches the game's region.

How to run xci files on Ryujinx?

Make sure you have an untrimmed XCI file of a recent game cartridge you dumped, or have compiled your dumped firmware into a ZIP file. Open Ryujinx. ... Now that Ryujinx is open, click Tools > Firmware > Install from XCI/ZIP. ... Using the Ryujinx window, navigate to the location of your dumped XCI file and click Open. More items... Jul 25, 2020

What is the file format for ROMs?

ROM Images File ext Name Notes .xci Nintendo Switch ROM Dump of a game cartridge .ngp/.ngc NGP/C ROM .pce PC Engine ROM .vpk PlayStation Vita ROM Compressed files forming a PlayStation Vita ROM 31 more rows

What is the best format for a USB for gaming?

Key Takeaways. Use FAT32 if you need maximum compatibility between devices and won't be moving files larger than 4 gigabytes. Otherwise, use exFAT --- it supports larger drives, larger files, and almost all newer game consoles and operating systems.

How do I install Switch backups?

From the HOME Menu, open System Settings. Select Data Management, then select Save Data Cloud. Select your user, then choose the backup file you wish to download .

Can I use Xci files on yuzu?

The Yuzu official will now dump the Cartridge Image (XCI) file from your game cartridge(s), to use in yuzu . Here is a guide designed to get you started with yuzu quickly. How do I open an egress switch file?

What is a dumped XCI file?

XCI: The Cartridge Crusader Imagine a valiant knight, clad in shiny plastic armor, protecting the secrets of a lost kingdom. That, my friends, is the XCI file. It's a dump of a physical game cartridge, containing everything you need to experience the glory of Breath of the Wild ...

How do I load a game into Ryujinx?

Loading games into Ryujinx Open Ryujinx and click on "Options", then "Settings". Under the General tab, find "Game Directories" and click the "Add" button.

What format are Switch games in?

NSP - Nintendo Submission Package NSP files is the format for games downloaded from the Switch EShop, similar to . apk on Android or . app on iOS. NSP files are encrypted using master keys and rightsId keys and are encrypted for a specific user 1 .

How to open .nsp files?

You need a suitable software like SAP to open an NSP file . Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NSP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file.

What is the xilinx xci file?

Vivado Design Suite Xilinx Core Instance files (XCI) XCI format IP cores are native to the Vivado Design Suite and can be added to the design or project by customizing the IP core from the Xilinx IP catalog, or by using the File > Add Sources command to directly add the files.

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Dear all,
How do I install (with what utility/app that is) the .XCI format games?

Also what is the difference between .XCI and .NSP formats? Which one is better, etc.

Thanks!

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Hi, so you can install .xci games with homebrews such as Goldleaf, Tinfoil, AwooInstaller (I personally recommend you Tinfoil or Awoo).
The difference between the nsp and xci files is that the nsp is taken from the e-shop and the xci is taken from the game cartridge itself.
I don't think there's any big benefit/inconvenient for taking a specific version of a game.

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Thank you so much for clarifying this!

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Your welcome!

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TunaKetchup said:
XCI can be mounted while NSP need to be installed
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Incorrect. Some installers can install the xci to your Switch, the same it does with nsp.

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Incorrect. Some installers can install the xci to your Switch, the same it does with nsp.
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Nothing incorrect about it

"XCI CAN be mounted" keyword is "can"

I never said anything about being able to install them

But yeah you can install them if you desire

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TunaKetchup said:
Nothing incorrect about it
"XCI CAN be mounted"
I never said anything about being able to install them
But yeah you can install them if you desire
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.XCI format games: How do install?
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Yes and they can also be mounted unlike NSP

OP asked what the difference was

"XCI can be mounted"

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Dear all,
How do I install (with what utility/app that is) the .XCI format games?
Also what is the difference between .XCI and .NSP formats? Which one is better, etc.
Thanks!
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XCI can be played without installing them. SX OS mounts them and emulates the game cartridge so the switch thinks you have put in a physical game.

NSP's must be installed. Some homebrew apps can install XCI's but technically all they are doing is converting them to NSP's then installing them.

Only XCI's can be mounted and only SX OS CFW can do this.

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Your first answer was evasive AF and didn`t give any light to the original question. You can`t talk like that to a mod that is correcting your confusing answer. The OP wanted to know how to install XCI and the differences with NSP, and you talked like a caveman.

Not trying to pick a fight but just sayin`, if the question was to know HOW TO INSTALL THEM and WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES you should have been more clear about it saying that was one of the differences.

TunaKetchup said:
Yes and they can also be mounted unlike NSP
OP asked what the difference was
"XCI can be mounted"
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You honestly shouldn't be a mod
I'm embarrassed for you right now
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Yes and they can also be mounted unlike NSP
OP asked what the difference was
"XCI can be mounted"
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You honestly shouldn't be a mod
I'm embarrassed for you right now
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Sigh, one of these users. Fine, lets do it since I'm bored and don't mind lecture someone.

The OP clearly ask how to ask to install an xci file. The difference between the format wasn't very well explained by you or any other. Some where a lot better than other.

XCI is a file format, mostly used with the dumping of the cartridge. XCI files can be both installed and (only) mounted via SXOS. NSP files are "packaged" that need to be installed via an installer.

NSP files can be made via a lot of methods. It's not only "eshop" titles. Some of them are converted from XCI to NSP. Aka. just repacked in to another format.

So do please explain how my moderation responsibility has anything to do with correcting you? Stop being a jerk and just accept that you got corrected. Plain and simple.

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linuxares said:
Sigh, one of these users. Fine, lets do it since I'm bored and don't mind lecture someone.
The OP clearly ask how to ask to install an xci file. The difference between the format wasn't very well explained by you or any other. Some where a lot better than other.
XCI is a file format, mostly used with the dumping of the cartridge. XCI files can be both installed and (only) mounted via SXOS. NSP files are "packaged" that need to be installed via an installer.
NSP files can be made via a lot of methods. It's not only "eshop" titles. Some of them are converted from XCI to NSP. Aka. just repacked in to another format.
So do please explain how my moderation responsibility has anything to do with correcting you? Stop being a jerk and just accept that you got corrected. Plain and simple.
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sorry for bumping i just wanna say im sorry you had to deal with this guy and hope things are better nowadays (i never used a forum before so sorry if my post looks really weird)

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File ext	Name	Notes
.xci	Nintendo Switch ROM	Dump of a game cartridge
.ngp/.ngc	NGP/C ROM
.pce	PC Engine ROM
.vpk	PlayStation Vita ROM	Compressed files forming a PlayStation Vita ROM