These files are primarily used by players running Nintendo Switch emulators on PC (such as Yuzu or Ryujinx) or on hacked Switch consoles running Custom Firmware (CFW).
Unlike eShop digital downloads (which use the NSP format), XCI files can bundle the base game, game updates, and Downloadable Content (DLC) into a single, unified file. donkey kong bananza switch xci
However, a quick search of the keyword “Donkey Kong Bananza Switch XCI” will return results from shady ROM sites and Reddit threads claiming to offer the file. Here’s what you need to know about those: These files are primarily used by players running