: XCIs are typically larger than NSPs because they include "empty padding" to match the original cartridge size, whereas NSPs are compressed digital copies . Usage Warnings
If you are dealing with files named part1.rar , part2.rar , etc., you cannot open them individually.
Community members on forums like Reddit's r/SwitchPirates often compare these formats:
: XCIs can sometimes be found as "Super XCIs," which have game updates and DLC pre-merged into a single file, simplifying the management of your library .