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†When listened to, the file will play white noise. If this noise is perfectly recreated on to a tape, that tape should theoretically be able to be used on a system. In practice how ever, this is more difficult to do, as any interference can potentially ruin the tape.
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|Use WinRAR or 7Zip to open and extract. | |Use WinRAR or 7Zip to open and extract. | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Disc Images | |+Disc Images | ||
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|.chd | |.chd | ||
|Compressed Hard Disk | |Compressed Hard Disk | ||
| − | |[[MAME]] | + | |[[MAME]]/[[MESS]] |
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|- | |- | ||
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|Media Descriptor Sheet | |Media Descriptor Sheet | ||
|Multiple | |Multiple | ||
| − | | | + | |Similar to .cue or .ccd, but for .mdf files. |
|- | |- | ||
|.ecm | |.ecm | ||
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|Typically used with DreamCast, CDI is a compressed GDI | |Typically used with DreamCast, CDI is a compressed GDI | ||
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|+Tape Files | |+Tape Files | ||
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|.tzx | |.tzx | ||
|ZX Spectrum Tape File | |ZX Spectrum Tape File | ||
| − | |Compatible Tape Based Systems (ZXS, CPC, C64, etc.) | + | |Compatible Tape Based Systems ([[ZX Spectrum|ZXS]], [[Amstrad CPC|CPC]], [[Commodore 64 emulators|C64]], etc.) |
|Prefered file type for all emulators, perfect representation | |Prefered file type for all emulators, perfect representation | ||
|- | |- | ||
|.cdc | |.cdc | ||
|CPC Digital Tape | |CPC Digital Tape | ||
| − | |Amstrad CPC | + | |[[Amstrad CPC|Amstrad CPC]] |
|Identical to the .tzx file but useable only by Amstrad CPC emulators | |Identical to the .tzx file but useable only by Amstrad CPC emulators | ||
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†When listened to, the file will play white noise. If this noise is perfectly recreated on to a tape, that tape should theoretically be able to be used on a system. In practice how ever, this is more difficult to do, as any interference can potentially ruin the tape. | †When listened to, the file will play white noise. If this noise is perfectly recreated on to a tape, that tape should theoretically be able to be used on a system. In practice how ever, this is more difficult to do, as any interference can potentially ruin the tape. | ||
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|.fds | |.fds | ||
|Famicom Disk System | |Famicom Disk System | ||
| − | |NES | + | |[[NES Emulators|NES]] |
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|.sfc | |.sfc | ||
|Super Famicom ROM | |Super Famicom ROM | ||
| − | |SNES | + | |[[SNES emulators|SNES]] |
|Headerless SNES ROM | |Headerless SNES ROM | ||
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|.smd | |.smd | ||
|Super Magic Drive | |Super Magic Drive | ||
| − | |Genesis | + | |[[Sega Genesis emulators|Genesis]] |
|Headered ROMs dumped from a Super Magic Drive | |Headered ROMs dumped from a Super Magic Drive | ||
|- | |- | ||
|.gen | |.gen | ||
|Genesis ROM | |Genesis ROM | ||
| − | |Genesis | + | |[[Sega Genesis emulators|Genesis]] |
|Headerless Genesis ROM | |Headerless Genesis ROM | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|.v64 | |.v64 | ||
|Doctor V64 | |Doctor V64 | ||
| − | |Nintendo 64 | + | |[[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]] |
|Headered N64 ROMS dumped with a Doctor V64 | |Headered N64 ROMS dumped with a Doctor V64 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|.n64 | |.n64 | ||
|N64 ROM | |N64 ROM | ||
| − | |Nintendo 64 | + | |[[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]] |
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|.gcz | |.gcz | ||
|Compressed GameCube Disc Image | |Compressed GameCube Disc Image | ||
| − | |GameCube | + | |[[GameCube emulators|GameCube]] |
|Can be either a compressed .gcm or .iso | |Can be either a compressed .gcm or .iso | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|.wad | |.wad | ||
|Game Data File | |Game Data File | ||
| − | |Wii/Doom | + | |[[Wii emulators|Wii]]/Doom |
|Use for Wii channels and old FPS games | |Use for Wii channels and old FPS games | ||
|- | |- | ||
|.ngp/.ngc | |.ngp/.ngc | ||
|NGP/C ROM | |NGP/C ROM | ||
| − | |[[Neo Geo Pocket]]/Color | + | |[[Neo Geo Pocket]]/[[Neo Geo Pocket|Color]] |
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|+Saves | |+Saves | ||
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|.mpk | |.mpk | ||
|Memory Pack | |Memory Pack | ||
| − | |[[Nintendo 64 emulators| | + | |[[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]] |
|N64 Saves | |N64 Saves | ||
|- | |- | ||
|.eep | |.eep | ||
|EEPROM | |EEPROM | ||
| − | | | + | |[[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]] |
|N64 Saves | |N64 Saves | ||
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|Save RAM dump, used with emulators and flashcarts | |Save RAM dump, used with emulators and flashcarts | ||
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|+[[Shaders and Filters]] | |+[[Shaders and Filters]] | ||
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|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLSL .hlsl] | |[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLSL .hlsl] | ||
|High-level shader language | |High-level shader language | ||
| − | |Windows, | + | |Windows, [[Xbox emulators|Xbox]], [[Xbox 360 emulators|360]] |
| − | |Microsoft's proprietary DirectX only shader | + | |Microsoft's proprietary DirectX only shader language, based on C's syntax. |
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|+Other | |+Other | ||
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|Configuration File | |Configuration File | ||
|Multiple | |Multiple | ||
| − | |Use a text editor | + | |Use a text editor such as notepad/Notepad++ to edit |
|- | |- | ||
|.dll | |.dll | ||
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|Typically used for plugins/emulation cores in emulators | |Typically used for plugins/emulation cores in emulators | ||
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[[Category:FAQs]] | [[Category:FAQs]] | ||
Revision as of 04:37, 25 July 2014
| Filetype | Name | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .rar/.7zip/.zip/.tar.gz | Compressed Archive | - | Use WinRAR or 7Zip to open and extract. |
| .001/.part1 | Split Archive | - | Use WinRAR or 7Zip to open and extract. |
| Filetype | Name | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .iso/.img | Disk Image | Multiple | |
| .ccd | CloneCD Control File | Multiple | Usually comes with .img files. |
| .bin | Binary File | Multiple | Usually accompanied with, and used by, a cue sheet. |
| .cue | Cue Sheet | Multiple | Metadata file for .bin/.iso/.img tracks. |
| .chd | Compressed Hard Disk | MAME/MESS | |
| .mdf | Media Descriptor File | Multiple | Disc image made from Alcohol 120% |
| .mds | Media Descriptor Sheet | Multiple | Similar to .cue or .ccd, but for .mdf files. |
| .ecm | Error Code Modeler | PS1 | Compressed PS1 disc image, use UnECM to decompress it. |
| .cso | Compressed ISO | PSP | Compressed PSP disc image, use UMDGen to convert to and from .iso |
| .cdi/.gdi | CD Image | DreamCast | Typically used with DreamCast, CDI is a compressed GDI |
| Filetype | Name | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .wav | Waveform Audio File Format | Tape Based Systems | Raw data in audio format† |
| .tap | Tape File | Tape Based Systems | Raw tape data usable by appropriate emulators |
| .tzx | ZX Spectrum Tape File | Compatible Tape Based Systems (ZXS, CPC, C64, etc.) | Prefered file type for all emulators, perfect representation |
| .cdc | CPC Digital Tape | Amstrad CPC | Identical to the .tzx file but useable only by Amstrad CPC emulators |
| Filetype | Name | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .nes | NES ROM | NES | |
| .fds | Famicom Disk System | NES | |
| .smc | Super Magicom | SNES | Headered ROMs dumped from a Super Magicom copier. |
| .sfc | Super Famicom ROM | SNES | Headerless SNES ROM |
| .md | Multi Game Doctor | Genesis | ROMs dumped from a Multi Game Doctor |
| .smd | Super Magic Drive | Genesis | Headered ROMs dumped from a Super Magic Drive |
| .gen | Genesis ROM | Genesis | Headerless Genesis ROM |
| .gg | Game Gear ROM | Game Gear | |
| .z64 | Zip Diskette N64 ROM | Nintendo 64 | Headered N64 ROMS dumped with a Mr. Backup Z64 |
| .v64 | Doctor V64 | Nintendo 64 | Headered N64 ROMS dumped with a Doctor V64 |
| .n64 | N64 ROM | Nintendo 64 | |
| .gb | GameBoy ROM | GameBoy | |
| .gbc | GBC ROM | GameBoy Color | |
| .gba | GBA ROM | GameBoy Advance | |
| .gcm | GameCube Master Image | GameCube | GC disc dumped the way it's read |
| .gcz | Compressed GameCube Disc Image | GameCube | Can be either a compressed .gcm or .iso |
| .nds | NDS ROM | Nintendo DS | |
| .wbfs | Wii Backup File System | Wii | Use WBFS Manager to convert to and from .iso |
| .wad | Game Data File | Wii/Doom | Use for Wii channels and old FPS games |
| .ngp/.ngc | NGP/C ROM | Neo Geo Pocket/Color | |
| .pce | PC Engine ROM | PC Engine |
| Filetype | Name | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .dsv | DeSmuMe Save | NDS | |
| .ds1 to .ds9 | DeSmuMe Save State | NDS | |
| .sav | Save file | Multiple | |
| .ps2 | PCSX2 Memory Card | PS2 | |
| .mcr | Memory Card Reader | PS1 | PS1 emulator memory card |
| .mpk | Memory Pack | Nintendo 64 | N64 Saves |
| .eep | EEPROM | Nintendo 64 | N64 Saves |
| .st0/.sta/ | Savestate | Multiple | |
| .srm | Save RAM | SNES/Genesis | Save RAM dump, used with emulators and flashcarts |
| Filetype | Name | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cg | C for Graphics | ? | NVIDIA's shader format based on C's syntax. |
| .glsl | OpenGL Shading Language / GLslang | ? | OpenGL only shader format based on C's syntax. |
| .hlsl | High-level shader language | Windows, Xbox, 360 | Microsoft's proprietary DirectX only shader language, based on C's syntax. |
| Filetype | Name | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .elf |
Executable and Linkable Format |
PS2/PS3/GC/Wii | Typically a homebrew/small application file |
| .pbp | Perl Builder File | PSP | Game and homebrew eboot file |
| .dol | Dolphin File | GC/Wii | Executable |
| .cfg/.ini | Configuration File | Multiple | Use a text editor such as notepad/Notepad++ to edit |
| .dll | Dynamic Link Library | Multiple | Typically used for plugins/emulation cores in emulators |
