to reduce lag and crashes on the Switch hardware
For a game like No Man’s Sky, the base game can exist as either an XCI (if dumped from a retail cartridge) or an NSP (if dumped from the eShop). The Importance of eShop Updates for No Man's Sky
It would be irresponsible to discuss NSP, XCI, and repacks without addressing the legal framework surrounding Nintendo Switch software.
: Daly consented to a $2 million settlement with Nintendo, admitting to violating copyright laws and the DMCA. The court ordered a permanent injunction prohibiting him from selling or possessing mod chips, flash cartridges, or hacked consoles; operating any related websites; or even investing in companies that might engage in similar conduct.