The string Tears of the Kingdom -XCI-.7z represents the holy grail of Switch file formats: a pristine, cartridge-quality dump of one of the greatest games ever made, packed in the smallest possible archive.
XCI files are a type of file format used for game cartridge images. Specifically, XCI (eXtended Cartridge Image) files can contain the complete data of a Nintendo Switch game as found on a game cartridge. This format is often used for backing up games or transferring game data between devices. Tears of the Kingdom -XCI-.7z
: This extension indicates the file is a compressed archive created with 7-Zip . This format is used to significantly reduce the original game's file size (which is approximately 16 GB to 18.2 GB) for easier storage and faster downloading. Usage and Requirements The string Tears of the Kingdom -XCI-
: This is a direct "cartridge image" of a physical Nintendo Switch game card. Unlike NSP files (eShop digital packages), XCI files often include the "empty space" found on a physical cartridge, though this can be removed with tools like "XCI-Cutter" to save space. 7z Compression extension indicates the file is compressed using the This format is often used for backing up