Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes regarding digital backups of games you legally own. Modifying your Nintendo Switch violates its warranty and terms of service. Proceed at your own risk.
Assuming you have a hackable Switch (unpatched Erista model or modchipped Mariko/Lite) running Atmosphere or SX OS, follow these steps:
Switch games are region-locked only in terms of DLC compatibility. The “UU” or “USA” region means the game is the North American version. This matters for two reasons: the witcher 3 wild hunt nsp ee uu paquet
If you don’t want to mod your Switch, you can purchase The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition directly from the Nintendo eShop. The eShop version uses an NCA format (similar to NSP) but is encrypted to your console. Buying the game legally ensures you get automatic updates and online features like cross-progression without risk of bans.
However, for preservationists and offline players, the NSP EE UU Paquet remains a popular archive of one of the greatest RPGs of all time. Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes regarding
When dealing with Switch file formats, the "Paquet" (NSP) has distinct advantages over other formats.
| Feature | NSP (EE UU Paquet) | XCI (Cartridge Dump) | Official eShop | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Installation | Installs to system/SD | Installs or runs via emunand | Installs to system/SD | | File Size | Optimized (15.5GB full) | Raw (Often 14GB + separate 2GB update) | 15.5GB | | Included DLC | Yes (merged into package) | No (Requires separate DLC files) | Yes | | Convenience | Paquet is all-in-one | Requires managing multiple files | Automatic | | Offline Play | Yes (if primary console) | Yes | Yes (with license check) | Loading Screens: 45-60 seconds for fast travel
Winner: The NSP EE UU Paquet wins for preservation. Because it bundles the update and DLCs into the base NSP, you don't risk breaking the install order. You simply install one file, then one patch file (if separated), and you are done.
Even with a perfect “paquet,” users report occasional bugs:
The "EE UU Paquet" specifically refers to the post-patch experience. Here is what you can expect on a standard Nintendo Switch (non-OLED):