If your game file is properly updated to the 3.0+ era, you gain access to the complete, unlocked catalog of content:
For anyone downloading or sharing Switch games, these two file extensions are the most common. They represent the two fundamental ways a Switch game exists in a digital format.
Load your base game file (XCI or NSP) into your emulator's game directory.
For many users, navigating official updates for large games can be tedious. A "repack" often refers to a community-created file that combines the base game, all DLC (Booster Course Pass), and the latest updates into one single, easily installable file.
When looking for a "repack" or a digital backup, you’ll usually run into two main file formats: NSP (Nintendo Submission Package):
