An file is a "cartridge image" of a Nintendo Switch game. Unlike NSP files (which are digital eShop installs), XCI files mimic the physical game card. For a large game like Bayonetta 3 , the file size is often around 15GB , which is why it’s frequently split into smaller .rar parts for easier uploading and downloading. 2. How to "Assemble" the Game
Once extracted, the single XCI file can be used in two ways:
Ensure you have Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and any others (usually up to 4 or 5) in the same folder .
You cannot use "Part 3" on its own. To extract the full game, follow these steps:
Be cautious when downloading split archives. If you get a "Checksum Error" during extraction, it usually means Part 3 (or another part) was corrupted during download and needs to be re-downloaded.
Finding specific parts of a file can be a bit like solving a puzzle, especially when dealing with multi-part archives. Since you're looking at Part 3 , 1. What is an XCI file?