Hacking Discussion [NSP] is greater than [XCI]

[Ashura66]

This was recently discovered. https://github.com/CVFireDragon/nspBuild/releases Seems worth a shot to say the least.

A new converter? Has anyone tested this one?

 

[Draxzelex]

A new converter? Has anyone tested this one?

Someone decided to try converting BOTW from .XCI to .NSP but hasn't reported back yet.

 

[Ashura66]

Someone decided to try converting BOTW from .XCI to .NSP but hasn't reported back yet.

I'd test it myself but currently i don't have any .XCI files so i'l wait for a report

 

[Erol]

so, I already trimmed all my XCI files... can I still convert them to NSP or should I just redownload everything as NSP files?

Also, do NSP consume the same amount of storage as XCI files? Or is there a difference in size?

thanks!

 

[yadspi]

so, I already trimmed all my XCI files... can I still convert them to NSP or should I just redownload everything as NSP files?

Also, do NSP consume the same amount of storage as XCI files? Or is there a difference in size?

thanks!

Trimmed XCIs consume less space. As of this moment there isn't a reliable way to convert XCI to NSP. And also you need double the space because after you install the NSP you'll still have the NSP file in the SD Card.

 

[Erol]

Trimmed XCIs consume less space.

Can i also just use XCI and then for DLCs NSP and play the xci game with the DLC?

 

[yadspi]

Can i also just use XCI and then for DLCs NSP and play the xci game with the DLC?

They have to be same region.

 

[Yaylmao]

So if I were to use NSPs offline Id still be at risk of getting banned?

 

[fatsquirrel]

So if I were to use NSPs offline Id still be at risk of getting banned?

Good question

 

[Draxzelex]

So if I were to use NSPs offline Id still be at risk of getting banned?

If you hack your console, you already risk getting banned. That in of itself is a given.

 

[viper3344]

there IS a downside.

Multi SD card users. With XCI I can pop in SD card #1 and see what games I have on it. With this method its a crap shoot without a cheat sheet.

 

[Rob Blou]

For those who have a large number of XCI files on their Micro SD Cards...
I think it would be a better setup to use NSP files instead. Here is why:

1) Simply use CDNSP_Next (Along with CDNSP-GUI) to easily obtain titles, updates and DLC.
2) No need to Trim any files.
3) Repackage titles into an NSP package.

Once files are obtained, launch FTPd from within SX OS Homebrew Menu and transfer the nsp file(s) to the root of the Micro SD Card. Then install them via Devmenu (This method may change once TX release an installation tool). Afterwards, delete the NSP file(s) off of the card using NX-Shell.

Pros:

1) No need to utilize SX OS Loader Menu / Cart Emulation to load games. Just click the "Installed" game and start playing immediately. (Note: You still need to use SX OS to enable signature patching which happens automatically.)
2) Choice of where to install games, updates and DLC (System Memory or Micro SD Card)
3) Best part of all! No need to REBOOT and re-enter RCM at all during the entire process!

Cons:

1) Higher detection rate; guaranteed ban. However, if this is not a concern to you (perhaps you have a second switch dedicated to hacking and offline play), then this con is insignificant.

Good points thanks. Do we still have to modify NSPs in a HeX editor and do funky stuff or we can just download them from CDNSP and install them directly?

 

[morrison22]

Good points thanks. Do we still have to modify NSPs in a HeX editor and do funky stuff or we can just download them from CDNSP and install them directly?

Download and install directly with your choice of SX-OS NSP Installer built into the CFW, DevMenu, or Tinfoil. Note: Tinfoil only supports Base Game NSP installation and does not support Update or DLC NSPs.

 

[morrison22]

Updated OP to reflect some updated methods.

 

[Xenon Hacks]

this is pretty much the jump from .3DS to .CIA anyone who has not made the move is wasting there own time.

 

[Rob Blou]

well ... Nintendo seem to have banned most of the certs that have been used many times so it's not as easy now

 

[matias3ds]

i have installed the nxeshop installer , question is this tool going to receive updates automatically or do we have to load an update version every time ?

 

[slaphappygamer]

I am using nsp, because I actually have a game in my game card slot. I guess I could dump it so I don’t have to eject it when I load an xci each time, but I’m using nsp, so no need. What a circle. Lol

 

[Viri]

Do people with low post counts get ignored on this forum? Guess I'll need to be more witty.

Yes. Don't touch me you filthy low post count user! I swear, you people flood this site, the mods should have never given you people any rights!

 

[willhack]

there IS a downside.

Multi SD card users. With XCI I can pop in SD card #1 and see what games I have on it. With this method its a crap shoot without a cheat sheet.

Somewhat agree. I do have 3 128 gb SDcards. I find myself putting update files in the SD card that does not have the game itself but w ftpd like he mentions you don't even need to turn off device. Also it's easy to see what games you have in an SD card using a switch bc it tells you to download it if you don't have it in said SDcard. The only problem is when you're using a computer sdcard reader to load games. Bc you don't know which SD card has what games. So a txt file w game titles in each sdcard is needed.