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* Trusted Dump = Dump by someone who provides enough info on the dump, seems trustworthy etc
* Trusted Dump = Dump by someone who provides enough info on the dump, seems trustworthy etc
* Verified = ROM has two or more Trusted Dumps
* Verified = ROM has two or more Trusted Dumps
==Add a new ROM==
* Choose the system from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
* Click "submit" at the top of the page.
* ***Number:*** For most systems, you can use the one it gives you.
** For the following systems - GBA, DS, DSi, Wii Digital, 3DS, New 3DS, Switch, Switch Digital, PSP PSN, Vita, which use scene-based numbering, then use search to find the lowest unused "z" number if you are datting a ROM that does not have a scene release or "x" number for a demo ROM that have a scene release.
* ***Name:*** [to be continued]


==List Bad Dumps==
==List Bad Dumps==

Revision as of 15:01, 14 October 2021

Definitions

  • Scene Dump = Dump originating from a scene release by the warez/piracy scene
  • Trusted Dump = Dump by someone who provides enough info on the dump, seems trustworthy etc
  • Verified = ROM has two or more Trusted Dumps

Add a new ROM

  • Choose the system from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  • Click "submit" at the top of the page.
  • ***Number:*** For most systems, you can use the one it gives you.
    • For the following systems - GBA, DS, DSi, Wii Digital, 3DS, New 3DS, Switch, Switch Digital, PSP PSN, Vita, which use scene-based numbering, then use search to find the lowest unused "z" number if you are datting a ROM that does not have a scene release or "x" number for a demo ROM that have a scene release.
  • ***Name:*** [to be continued]

List Bad Dumps

  • Click on the Search tab.
  • Choose the system using the drop-down list under the banner.
  • Search for [b] in "archive name".

List Suspected Missing Revisions

  • Click on the Search tab.
  • Choose the system using the drop-down list under the banner.
  • Click on Reports.
  • Select "2. Selected missing revisions" from the the "Choose report:" drop-down list.