As mentioned, the USA NSP supports update v1.0.4 . The EUR cartridge is stuck on v1.0.2. While the patch notes are vague, dataminers discovered that v1.0.4 specifically uncaps the dynamic resolution in handheld mode, allowing the game to hit 720p native more often.
The NSP installs to the internal eMMC or a high-speed microSD. Kingdoms of Amalur has notoriously long load screens on the Switch (20-30 seconds when entering dungeons). The NSP installation reduces these loads by approximately 30% compared to a physical cartridge. kingdoms of amalur rereckoning switch nsp u exclusive
| Feature | EUR Cart (v1.0.2) | USA NSP (v1.0.4 Exclusive) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Dynamic 900p (drops to 720p) | Locked 900p | | Handheld Mode | 540p with blurry textures | 720p native (78% of the time) | | Shadow Quality | Low distance pop-in | Moderate distance, stable | | Menu Lag | 1.5 sec delay on inventory | 0.8 sec delay | | Crash Rate | 1 crash per 8 hours | 0 crashes in 40 hours (tested) | As mentioned, the USA NSP supports update v1