Contra Anniversary Collection Switch Nsp Update -
The Contra Anniversary Collection for Nintendo Switch brings ten legendary run-and-gun titles to modern hardware, with updates that significantly expand its content and usability. Latest Update Information (v1.1.0 / v1.1.1)
Japanese Versions: Adds six additional Japanese variants of the games, including the Famicom version of Contra, which features exclusive cutscenes and extra background animations not found in the Western NES release. Contra Anniversary Collection Switch NSP UPDATE
- Contra (Arcade & NES)
- Super Contra (Arcade & NES)
- Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES)
- Contra: Hard Corps (Genesis)
- Operation C (Game Boy)
- Probotector (EU versions)
4. Save State Stability
The collection includes a rewind and save state feature. Early updates fixed crashes that occurred when creating save states during intense on-screen action, particularly in Contra III’s top-down levels. The Contra Anniversary Collection for Nintendo Switch brings
- Obtain the Base NSP: First, the base game (
Contra Anniversary Collection [BASE].nsp) must be installed. - Source the Update NSP: Updates are versioned. For example,
v65536corresponds to v1.0.0, whilev196608is v1.3.0. Users locate the latest update file from various archival sources. - Install via USB or SD: Using a tool like NS-USBloader or TinWoo, the user connects the Switch to a PC and streams the NSP update file. Alternatively, they copy it to the SD card and install locally.
- Signature Checks: CFW patches (like sigpatches) bypass Nintendo’s cryptographic signature checks. Without updated sigpatches, the Switch will refuse to install the NSP, throwing an error.
- Overwrite and Play: Once installed, the game’s version number changes on the home menu. The new emulation cores and filters are now active.
Installation Guide for CFW Switch
Assuming you have a modded Switch (Mariko or Erista) running Atmosphere 1.5.0 or higher, here is the standard workflow to apply the Contra Anniversary Collection Switch NSP UPDATE: Contra (Arcade & NES) Super Contra (Arcade &
What to Expect
As the Contra series continues to evolve, future updates and releases are likely. The success of the Contra Anniversary Collection Switch NSP UPDATE may pave the way for additional collections or new titles in the series.
Version 1.1.0 Changelog (Verified)
Konami did not maintain a public live blog for these patches, but data miners and CFW testers have confirmed the following changes packed into the 250MB~ update file: