Avoid sketchy third-party download portals filled with pop-up ads. Rogue files disguised as NSPs or XCIs can contain malware designed to target your PC or corrupt your console's NAND memory.
+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | SWITCH FILE FORMATS | +-------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | [.NSP] (Nintendo Submission Package) | | └── Digital eShop format. | | └── Installed directly to system storage or SD card. | | | | [.XCI] (NX Cartridge Image) | | └── Game cartridge dump. | | └── Loaded directly or mounted like a physical game. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------+ metroid dread switch nsp xci update 210 es portable
The format used for official Nintendo eShop digital downloads, updates, and DLC. | | └── Installed directly to system storage
Metroid Dread, an action-adventure game developed by MercurySteam and published by Nintendo, was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2021. The game has received positive reviews for its engaging gameplay, atmospheric music, and faithful representation of the Metroid series. and DLC. Metroid Dread
: Defeat as many bosses as possible within a 5-minute time limit. Dread Rush
Use a standard homebrew title installer to install the update NSP directly over your base XCI or NSP game file. 3. Setting Up an "ES Portable" Environment
Installing the game directly to your console's storage or SD card via custom installer homebrew.