Gaming Nintendo DS Jargon Dictionary

[mechadylan]

.cc is a cheat code file? I thought it was a cheat cache file.

Could you please explain it or show the source of your information? I don't know what it means myself.

Maybe I'm just old school, but a "cheat code" to my knowledge is a one time cheat that does one thing (i.e. The Konami Code.) Whereas a cheat cache is a collection of cheat codes via a gui with descriptions and check boxes that in turn creates a .cc file for all of the cheats selected for one game. That's my explanation.

As for a source, I don't happen to have any handy; but I'll do some searching so I can possibly contribute to your Dictionary.

 

[Evo.lve]

.cc is a cheat code file? I thought it was a cheat cache file.

Could you please explain it or show the source of your information? I don't know what it means myself.

Maybe I'm just old school, but a "cheat code" to my knowledge is a one time cheat that does one thing (i.e. The Konami Code.) Whereas a cheat cache is a collection of cheat codes via a gui with descriptions and check boxes that in turn creates a .cc file for all of the cheats selected for one game. That's my explanation.

As for a source, I don't happen to have any handy; but I'll do some searching so I can possibly contribute to your Dictionary.

Apologies, I didn't really think of that

 

[Evo.lve]

P.S. Does anyone know where to find out what an IRQ Hook Homebrew Reset is? I know I asked earlier, but Google is being pissy

 

[mechadylan]

.cc is a cheat code file? I thought it was a cheat cache file.

Could you please explain it or show the source of your information? I don't know what it means myself.

Maybe I'm just old school, but a "cheat code" to my knowledge is a one time cheat that does one thing (i.e. The Konami Code.) Whereas a cheat cache is a collection of cheat codes via a gui with descriptions and check boxes that in turn creates a .cc file for all of the cheats selected for one game. That's my explanation.

As for a source, I don't happen to have any handy; but I'll do some searching so I can possibly contribute to your Dictionary.

Apologies, I didn't really think of that

In retrospect, I believe that the .cc file extension should encompass some sort of plurality; "cheat code file" just doesn't seem to fit the bill. Perhaps "cheats code" or "cheat codes" would be better than "cheat code." Still, I think "cheat cache" sounds best.

 

[Rydian]

P.S. Does anyone know where to find out what an IRQ Hook Homebrew Reset is? I know I asked earlier, but Google is being pissy

There's two ways for AKAIO to interrupt a piece of homebrew in order to reset, and that option just lets you choose between them in case you find a piece of homebrew that works with one and not the other.

 

[Evo.lve]

P.S. Does anyone know where to find out what an IRQ Hook Homebrew Reset is? I know I asked earlier, but Google is being pissy

There's two ways for AKAIO to interrupt a piece of homebrew in order to reset, and that option just lets you choose between them in case you find a piece of homebrew that works with one and not the other.

Ahk. Thanks.

 

[Evo.lve]

Regarding the clones.

There are a lot of Ak2/Ak2i hardware clones out there... pretty sure about 1/2 of the clones listed are Acekard firmware/hardware clones. There are also R4 clones with legitimate Ak2i stickers on them. I could go on for about 2 pages, but for my own sake I won't. I'll just list the AKAIO Forum clone topic link.
Click Here.

 

[Evo.lve]

*deep breath*

I actually cannot believe that I only just realised that warez is missing. In case you didn't know, warez are ROM dumps etc.

 

[Depravo]

Allow me to introduce you to this -

 

[sprogurt]

The "scene" normally refers to the homebrew side of things.

 

[Shinigami357]

The "scene" normally refers to the homebrew side of things.

At least 3 people collaborated on the definition we have now based on a source. Just so the research adds up, would you consider adding a source? I always thought homebrew was more indie, hence the term homebrew.

 

[Bluelaserman]

Thanks Everyone, I've updated it to contain everyones information. If my .cc information is lacking, please post with information. Sprogurt, not that I don't believe you, but I didn't add your information due to a lack of a source. If you could provide a source of your information, I would gladly appreciate it and add it to the dictionary. As for the AKAIO Forum clones, it only states hardware difference and doesn't contain names of clones. I only wish to show names of clones as explaining them is a bit off topic. Thanks however, that information was useful for my understanding.

 

[regnad]

Is there some reason that EZ-Flash Vi isn't listed as a card with current support?

When did this card stop being supported?

 

[Devin]

Wasn't Wood R4, ported to the R4i Gold? So, I guess it's now supported.

 

[Bluelaserman]

I've added the fact that the EZFlash is supported, I only know things relating to the R4 and clones so I don't have much knowledge on the rest of the Flashcarts. As for the R4i Gold, I don't wish to add the fact that it is supported as it will lead to people wishing to purchase it. It runs a ported version of R4 Wood so it won't be updated till WoodR4 Updates are released and ported by their team.

 

[Supreme Dirt]

.narc: Nitro Archive. Format of the files containing text and other important data inside DS games. Nitro refers to the DS's code name.

I could go through all of these, but I'm not particularly feeling up to it. .narc seems the most important for someone to know when it comes to formats within a DS game.

 

[basher11]

nds editor: views files in a nds rom. views icon, name, etc, reinsert and extract files.
nitro explorer 2b: views files in a nds rom. can extract and reinsert files.

 

[Demonbart]

How about adding the meaning of the word resolution, for the really noobish noobs?

Resolution: the amount of pixels of a screen. Given as the number of pixels in width x the number of pixels in height. All nds models have two screens, both with a resolution of 256x192 pixels.

 

[Rydian]

Nitro: DS's codename. Thus original DS parts and accessories use an NTR-XXX ID.
???: DS Lite's codename. DS Lite parts/accessories are USG-XXX.
Twelve: DSi's codename. DSi parts/accessories are TWL-XXX.

Don't know about the DSi XL/LL.

 

[Bluelaserman]

Updated to contain new information. Thanks guys

Should I create a "PC software" subtitle for all NDS related computer software?