For users managing their digital library or modding their systems, these two file formats serve different purposes:
Exact duplicates of original game cartridges.
Tools like NSC_Builder on GitHub can be used to merge base games with updates like 1.19.62 into a single file for easier installation. How to Update Officially To ensure your Switch is running the latest version: Highlight the Minecraft icon on your Home Screen. Press the (+) Plus Button on your controller. Select Software Update > Via the Internet . Minecraft Switch NSP/XCI [Update 1.19.62]
Standard digital installation packages similar to those obtained from the Nintendo eShop .
The 1.19.62 update was specifically designed to address stability issues encountered in previous 1.19 builds: For users managing their digital library or modding
Nintendo Switch (also available on iOS, Android, Windows, Xbox, and PlayStation) Type: Hotfix/Performance Update Key Fixes & Improvements
General hotfix to repair glitches and errors identified following the release of the 1.19.60 update. Managing Files (NSP & XCI) Press the (+) Plus Button on your controller
This post provides a summary of the for Nintendo Switch, which was released as a bug fix update focusing on performance improvements and stability. Update Overview Version: 1.19.62 (Bedrock Edition)