Download Nintendo Switch ROMs
Nswpedia is a library of Nintendo Switch game files in NSP and XCI format, organised so you can find a title in seconds. Use the search box above, or browse the Popular and Exclusive lists.
Every game page lists the version, size, required firmware, language and title ID, plus screenshots and install steps for emulators and for Tinfoil or DBI Installer.
Games are sorted into genres, badges and formats, so you can jump straight to the kind of game you want.
About the Nintendo Switch
The Switch is a hybrid console: play it on a TV with the dock, or take it with you as a handheld. Its library covers everything from big first-party adventures to small indie games.
What is a Switch ROM?
A ROM is a copy of a game taken from a cartridge or a digital purchase. Emulators and modded consoles can load these files to run the game.
- Cartridge dump: copied from a physical game card, usually saved as XCI.
- eShop dump: copied from a digital purchase, usually saved as NSP.
Popular Nintendo Switch emulators
Ryujinx
An open-source Switch emulator written in C#, known for accuracy and wide game support.
Yuzu
An open-source C++ emulator from the team behind Citra, with strong performance on PC.
FAQ
Which file formats are used?
NSP and XCI. Both work the same way in emulators; NSZ and XCZ are compressed versions of them.
What do I need to play?
A PC or Android device with a Switch emulator, the matching firmware, and enough storage for the game file.