Here’s a clear, step-by-step write-up for installing Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury on a modded Nintendo Switch using XCIA or NSP files with a PC installer like NS-USBloader + Awoo Installer or DBI.
Using Awoo Installer (recommended for beginners):
- On Switch: USB Install → waiting for connection.
- On PC: Open NS-USBloader → drag & drop the
.xci or .nsp file → click Upload to Switch.
- Awoo will automatically detect, ask where to install (internal or SD card), and complete the install.
Installation Steps:
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Download the xcirar package
- Locate the full archive (usually a
.rar or .zip).
- Common filename example:
Super.Mario.3D.World.Bowsers.Fury.xcirar.rar
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Extract the files
- Use WinRAR or 7-Zip.
- Extract to a folder like
C:\Games\SM3DWBF
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Install required emulator (if not included)
- Ryujinx (recommended for this release) or Yuzu.
- Make sure you have prod.keys and title.keys placed in the correct emulator keys folder.
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Load the game
- Open your emulator → “Add Game Directory” → point to the extracted folder.
- The game should appear as Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury [010028600EB6000]
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Optional performance tweaks
- Enable Vulkan for better FPS.
- Turn on “Asynchronous shaders” to reduce stutter.
- Set resolution to 2x or 3x native if your PC can handle it.
Using DBI (fast, shows progress):
- On Switch: Run MTP responder.
- On PC: Open DBI → browse to the SD card → copy game file to
/install/ folder.
- DBI installs it automatically.
Part 1: What Is "Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury" (xCiRaR)?
Before diving into installation, let’s break down the terminology. super mario 3d world bowsers fury xcirar install
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – A 2021 enhanced port of the 2013 Wii U classic, including a brand new open-world campaign: Bowser’s Fury. It features co-op play, faster movement speed, and a standalone adventure where Mario teams up with Bowser Jr. to battle a kaiju-sized Fury Bowser.
- xCiRaR – A release group that distributes Nintendo Switch games in compressed, often segmented formats (e.g., .xci, .nsp, or split .rar archives). Their releases are popular among emulator users because they preserve game integrity while reducing download size.
- Install – In the emulation context, this means loading the game files into an emulator (Yuzu or Ryujinx), not installing to a physical Switch console.
Thus, the keyword refers to installing the xCiRaR scene release of this Mario title on a PC via a Switch emulator.
Step 5 – Load the Game
- For .xci file:
File > Load File → choose the .xci.
- For .nsp: Same process. The game will appear in your game list.
Step 1 – Download the xCiRaR Release
Locate the release from a trusted source. The file naming convention often looks like:
Super.Mario.3D.World.and.Bowsers.Fury.SWITCH.xCiRaR.part1.rar through .part10.rar. Here’s a clear, step-by-step write-up for installing Super
- Total size ≈ 4.5 GB (compressed) to 7 GB (extracted).
Step 1: Prepare the Switch
- Boot into Atmosphère CFW (hold R while launching a game → enter Homebrew Launcher).
- Launch Awoo Installer or DBI.
- For Awoo: go to “USB Install” mode.
- For DBI: run “Run MTP responder” or “Install over USB”.