File Extension Library


.NSP File Extension

  • Category: Game Files

What are .NSP files and how to open them?

Can't open .NSP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .NSP file.

What is a .NSP file extension?

.NSP file extension has been classified as Game Files.

.NSP is Nintendo Switch Package

An NSP file is a game package used by the Nintendo Switch console and Switch emulators, such as Yuzu or Ryujinx. It stores multiple files, which may include the game ROM, .JPG game icon, game updates, and game metadata. NSP files are typically used for storing backup dumps of Switch games and are similar to .XCI files.

NSP files can be played on a Nintendo Switch using SX OS, which can be booted on to a Switch console using the Xecuter SX Pro tool. The SX OS is custom firmware that allows you to play Nintendo Switch Homebrew and NSP files.

List of all softwares that can open the Nintendo Switch Package
Windows
yuzu
Ryujinx
Mac
yuzu
Ryujinx
Linux
yuzu
Ryujinx

How to fix problems with .NSP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .NSP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .NSP file format
  2. You need to check the .NSP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)