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The file extension format native to Nintendo Switch cartridge dumps. Unlike .NSP files (which mirror digital eShop downloads), .XCI files act as virtual cartridge images.
This filename implies it's the second part ( part2 ) of a RAR (Roshal ARchive) file, which is a type of compressed file format. The full filename likely looks something like this when all parts are considered: POKLEGARC-NSwTcH--BASE--XCI-Ziperto.part2.rar
If you have downloaded the full set of parts, follow these steps to access the game data: The file extension format native to Nintendo Switch
: This is the name of the website or the online community source where the file was originally hosted or indexed. The full filename likely looks something like this
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This paper provides a technical examination of the NX Card Image (XCI) file format, the binary representation of Nintendo Switch game cartridges. As digital preservation becomes increasingly critical for retroactive study and archiving, understanding the container format is essential. Using the file POKLEGARC-NSwTcH--BASE--XCI-Ziperto.part2.rar as a case study, we explore the architecture of XCI files, the role of multi-part RAR compression in data transfer, and the security mechanisms (such as title keys and encryption) employed in the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.