A complete package that is “top shelf” – meaning it includes:
Even with the “top” files, you may run into problems. Here’s how to fix them:
| Problem | Solution |
|--------|----------|
| “Unable to start software” after installing DLC | Update your CFW’s sigpatches. Outdated patches can’t decrypt DLC. |
| Sora or other fighters missing | Ensure you have update 13.0.1 or higher. DLC Fighters Pass 2 requires min firmware 13.0.0. |
| Game boots but crashes on character select | Corrupted DLC NSP. Delete and reinstall via DBI. |
| Emulator shows “Title key missing” | Properly dump your prod.keys from a real Switch or use an open-source key set (legal gray area). |
| XCI file won’t load | Convert XCI to NSP using 4NXCI tool, or update your emulator’s firmware keys. | super smash bros ultimate switch nsp xci dlc a top
No article about NSP and XCI is complete without addressing the elephant in the arena.
| Format | Approx size | Notes | |--------|-------------|-------| | XCI (base) | ~13.5 GB | Single file – includes base game only. | | NSP (base) | ~13.5 GB | Requires separate installation of update + DLC. | | NSP (base + update pre-patched) | ~16 GB | Rare but exists. | A complete package that is “top shelf” –
💡 Recommendation: XCI is simpler for emulators (drag & drop). NSP is common for CFW installation via Tinfoil/DBI.
[01006A800016F001].nsp ← Fighters Pass Vol. 1
[01006A800016F002].nsp ← Fighters Pass Vol. 2
[01006A800016F003].nsp ← Piranha Plant (sometimes separate)
[01006A800016F004].nsp ← Small Battlefield (free, usually part of update)
Note: Title IDs vary by release group. Use DLC unlockers or install all numbered DLC NSPs in order. No article about NSP and XCI is complete
The phrase “a top” in your keyword likely refers to one of three things:
XCI stands for Cartridge Image (from “NX Card Image”). It is a 1:1 dump of a physical game cartridge.