The Legacy Edition on Switch runs at a locked in docked mode. Bedrock on Switch famously suffers from "lag spikes," inventory delay, and simulation distance issues. The Legacy C++ engine was leaner. For speedrunners and purists, the Legacy version feels snappier.

The "Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition -NSP-" refers to the original 4J Studios legacy version, which was removed from the eShop in 2018 and is now primarily accessed via ROM sites for jailbroken consoles. This version is favored for its unique UI and mini-games, though it requires custom firmware to install. Information regarding this version is typically found on emulation and homebrew-focused blogs.

Technically, was delisted from the Nintendo eShop on June 21, 2018.