Because this is a pre-patched v102 base, it is compatible with the popular "60 FPS" cheat code. On the original Switch hardware, Let’s Go runs at 30 FPS. On an emulator using this XCI, you can unlock the framerate, making movement, wild encounters, and legendary battles (Mewtwo, the Legendary Birds) incredibly fluid.
: The file includes the v1.0.2 update "pre-installed" into the ROM base, saving the user from having to install the update separately.
Both XCI and NSP are — the encrypted game data that the Switch actually executes [11†L7-L10]. The key difference is that XCIs are designed to be read directly (like inserting a cartridge), while NSPs are installed [13†L25-L29].
| Aspect | Key Takeaway | |--------|--------------| | | Fixes Link Trade disconnects after 999:59 hours and Mystery Gift lockouts — minor but valuable patches for dedicated players. | | XCI Format | Cartridge dump format that can be mounted directly in emulators without installation. | | Emulation | Yuzu and Ryujinx run the game very well, but require legally dumped files. | | Exclusive Pokémon | Pikachu version gets Oddish, Sandshrew, Growlithe; Eevee gets Bellsprout, Meowth, Vulpix. | | Legal Status | Downloading ROMs is copyright infringement; only personal dumps are legal. |
Being on version 1.02 ensures that players have access to several initial patches and updates that may fix bugs and improve gameplay stability.
. Can be mounted directly without filling internal emulator storage.
weren't properly registered if the game was closed without saving. How to Update Pokémon - Let's Go, Eevee! - Nintendo
A popular save editor used to modify Trainer IDs, secret IDs, and Pokémon stats within your v1.0.2 save file. NSCBuilder:
| Pokémon | Type | |---------|------| | Bellsprout | Grass / Poison | | Meowth | Normal | | Vulpix | Fire |
The XCI ROM base v1.02 is a specific version of the game's ROM (Read-Only Memory) file, which is used to play the game on a Nintendo Switch emulator or a cartridge. This version is exclusive and includes several features: