: Be aware that using or distributing XCI files can raise legal issues regarding copyright infringement. Ensure you're obtaining game files through legitimate means.
When creators make custom projects—like a "Bananza" or custom adventure—they often package them into an XCI format to make them easy to install on custom firmware-enabled Switch consoles or for use in emulators like Yuzu or Ryujinx. The Appeal of "Donkey Kong Bananza" (Fan Projects) donkey kong bananza xci
| Category | Detail | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | | Donkey Kong Bananza (咚奇剛 蕉力全開) | | Developer | Nintendo EPD | | Publisher | Nintendo | | Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 (exclusive) | | Release Date | July 17, 2025 | | Genre | 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure | | File Format | XCI (cartridge dump) / NSP (digital download) | | File Size (eShop) | Approx. 10 GB | | DLC | Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (released Sep 12, 2025) | | Key Feature | Fully destructible environments allowing players to smash, tear, and reshape the game world | | Co-op | Local 2-player co-op, with one player as DK and the other as Pauline | : Be aware that using or distributing XCI
To run any Switch XCI file, your emulator requires specific files extracted from a physical Nintendo Switch console: The Appeal of "Donkey Kong Bananza" (Fan Projects)