Absolutely. Even with newer Switch titles like Pokémon Scarlet/Violet and Legends: Arceus, Let’s Go, Pikachu! holds up due to:

If you own a Switch, buy it legally from the eShop or a used physical copy. If you’re interested in technical aspects like NSP/XCI, use them only for legitimate backups.

Even years after launch, Let’s Go, Pikachu! is a top pick for:

Its visuals are bright, the soundtrack is charming, and the pacing is casual-friendly.

The Pokémon modding community uses extracted NSP/XCI files to create randomizers, difficulty patches, and visual mods (e.g., following any Pokémon).

No. NSP files require custom firmware or an emulator.

Before diving into the game itself, it’s essential to understand the two primary formats:

| Format | Description | |--------|-------------| | XCI | A raw dump of a Nintendo Switch game cartridge. Contains the exact data from the physical game card. | | NSP | Nintendo Submission Package – the format used for digital downloads from the eShop. Can include updates, DLC, or full games. |

Both formats are used by:

Legally, creating your own backup of a game you own is allowed in some regions (like the US under fair use for archival purposes), but bypassing encryption or sharing files is not.