A: Yes, marginally. Digital versions (NSP) load assets 0.5 seconds faster than physical carts (XCI) due to reading from internal storage vs. cart slot.
Pokémon Violet is a flawed gem. It has a fantastic story (especially the Area Zero finale), deep competitive breeding mechanics, and the most open-world freedom in the series. But those strengths rely on a community. You cannot raid with friends via an XCI dump. You cannot show off your Ogerpon via a pirated NSP. pokemon violet switch nsp xci dlc update eshop better
A: Only if you have a hacked Switch and use homebrew like JKSV. For 99% of users, no. A: Yes, marginally