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You will often see the term NSP attached to discussions about Switch games online. It is important to understand what this technical term means.

NSP stands for Nintendo Submission Package. Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition -NSP- -actual...

Note: While NSP files are used for game preservation, installing them on a Switch requires modified firmware (CFW) and carries legal and security risks. This blog focuses on the informational aspect of the file format. You will often see the term NSP attached

To understand the current state of Minecraft on Switch, you have to look at its history. There are technically two versions of the game, though only one is readily available now. Note: While NSP files are used for game

The Old Version: "Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition" Released in 2017, this was a standalone port based on the "Console Edition" codebase (similar to the Xbox 360/PS3 versions).

The Current Version: "Minecraft" (Bedrock Edition) This is the version currently available on the eShop. It uses the "Bedrock" engine, which allows cross-play with PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

The Legacy version contains assets, music, and world generation algorithms that are gone from modern Minecraft. The "Update Aquatic" (v1.2.0) hit the Legacy version differently than Bedrock. Coral reefs and shipwrecks behave strangely in the Legacy version, creating a unique nostalgia trip.