"Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury" is an enhanced version of the original "Super Mario 3D World," which was initially released for the Wii U in 2013. The updated version was released for the Nintendo Switch on February 12, 2021. This release includes the original game, plus new content, "Bowser's Fury."
Digital preservation is a growing concern in the gaming community. As hardware ages and digital storefronts eventually close, having a 1:1 backup of your library ensures that your favorite titles remain playable for decades.
In the context of the Nintendo Switch, an XCI file is a digital image of a physical game cartridge. The name stands for "NX Cartridge Image." Unlike NSP files, which are typically digital-only downloads from the eShop, XCI files are designed to mimic the data structure of a physical card. Technical highlights of XCI files include: