For most players, the safest and most reliable way to obtain The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

If you own a modded Switch with , an NSP allows you to install Skyrim directly to your SD card so you don't have to carry the cartridge around.

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A critical aspect of the NSP format is its relevance to game preservation. As the digital marketplace evolves, physical cartridges (cartridges use a different format, typically XCI) are often viewed as the gold standard for preservation. However, NSP files represent the most direct method of software distribution for the Switch.

Handheld Tamriel: An Analysis of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the Nintendo Switch and the NSP Format