The "U" in Nintendo circles always refers to USA (North American) region. However, "Exclusive" is where the rumor mill begins. There is no official Kingdoms of Amalur game exclusive to the US eShop. So, what does the scene mean by "U Exclusive"?
In the context of pirated or archived NSPs, "U Exclusive" typically refers to the Title ID and Update path. Unlike the European (EUR) or Japanese (JPN) releases, the USA NSP often receives exclusive update priority. For Amalur, the "U Exclusive" version refers to a specific dump that includes:
Thus, "U Exclusive" is scene-speak for "The best performing version of the game on Switch hardware."
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For years, Kingdoms of Amalur was known as the "game that bankrupt a state." Released in 2012 to solid reviews but poor sales, it became a cult classic. The Re-Reckoning re-release brings this massive RPG to the Switch, and surprisingly, the portable format might be the best way to experience it.
Here is the breakdown of how the Switch NSP version holds up.
Before diving into the jargon, a quick recap. Originally developed by Big Huge Games and 38 Studios (led by baseball star Curt Schilling and author R.A. Salvatore), Kingdoms of Amalur was meant to be an MMO precursor. Instead, it became a massive, single-player action RPG known for: kingdoms of amalur rereckoning switch nsp u exclusive
Re-Reckoning is the remaster, released in 2020 for PC/PS4/Xbox, and finally for Switch in 2021. It includes the Teeth of Naros and Legend of Dead Kel DLC, alongside visual improvements.
If you own a modded Switch, you might wonder why you should hunt for the NSP rather than dumping your own cartridge (XCI).
1. Load Speed Optimization The NSP installs to the internal eMMC or a high-speed microSD. Kingdoms of Amalur has notoriously long load screens on the Switch (20-30 seconds when entering dungeons). The NSP installation reduces these loads by approximately 30% compared to a physical cartridge. The "U" in Nintendo circles always refers to
2. The "U" Update Path As mentioned, the USA NSP supports update v1.0.4. The EUR cartridge is stuck on v1.0.2. While the patch notes are vague, dataminers discovered that v1.0.4 specifically uncaps the dynamic resolution in handheld mode, allowing the game to hit 720p native more often.
3. No Cartridge Swapping For digital hoarders, having the NSP means Amalur is always two clicks away. Given this game requires 6.4 GB (plus 1.2 GB update), it is a perfect mid-sized title for a dedicated RPG SD card.