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+These files are encrypted file containers. They are used for example within gamesaves and firmware updates.+The process to decrypt WAD files is similar to the one used for the discs.+The format of a WAD file is described in the [[WAD Files]] page.+=== Savegames ===+These files are used by games to preserve the state of game play.+=== U8 archives ===
−This is an archive format (no compression) which is used in several places.
−The format is described on the [[U8 archive]] page.
=== RARC Files ===
−These files are compressed file containers. The compression seems to be the same as in the GameCube RARC format.
−The format of a RARC file is described in [http://hitmen.c02.at/files/yagcd/yagcd/chap15.html#sec15.3 Yet Another GameCube Documentation] by Groepaz/Hitmen.
−=== Yaz0 Files ===
−These files are compressed files. The compression seems to be the same as the one used in the GameCube Yaz0 format.
−The format of a Yaz0 file is described in [http://hitmen.c02.at/files/yagcd/yagcd/chap16.html#sec16.2 Yet Another GameCube Documentation] by Groepaz/Hitmen.
+This is an archive format that supports optional ZLib compression. The format is described on the [[CCF archive]] page.+Stores strings used in games for localization. Starts with 4 byte ascii text MESG, contains INF and DAT sections. DAT section contains the unicode strings. Can be found in a Wii Fit disc.+
+BRSTM files contain ADPCM sound data. They're used in Mario Kart Wii, and possibly others.+
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== Files ==
== Files ==
−=== WAD Files ===
+=== AST files ===
+AST files contain PCM16 sound data. They're used in Super Mario Galaxy, and possibly others.
+The format of these files is described in the [[AST file]] page.
+=== BMG files ===
−Stores strings used in games for localization. Starts with 4 byte ascii text MESG, contains INF and DAT sections. DAT section contains the unicode strings. Can be found in a Wii Fit disc.
−=== BRSTM files ===
−BRSTM files contain ADPCM sound data. They're used in Mario Kart Wii, and possibly others.
−The format of these files is described in the [[BRSTM file]] page.
−=== CCF files ===
−The format, which is a special header followed by a WAD file, is described in the [[Savegame Files]] page.
+This is an archive format that supports optional ZLib compression. The format is described on the [[CCF archive]] page.
=== Channels saved to SD (content.bin) ===
=== Channels saved to SD (content.bin) ===
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This format is described in [[Content.bin file structure]].
This format is described in [[Content.bin file structure]].
−=== DVD game banner (opening.bnr) ===
=== DVD game banner (opening.bnr) ===
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The format is described on the [[opening.bnr]] page.
The format is described on the [[opening.bnr]] page.
−=== PAC/PCS Files ===
=== PAC/PCS Files ===
−==== PAC-Files: ====
+==== PAC-Files ====
Seems to be an archive format.
Seems to be an archive format.
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As you can see in that image of a file (FitLink00.pac) of the SSBB-Disc, the file which is stored in the .pac is called FitLink00.bres and residents in the /-folder
As you can see in that image of a file (FitLink00.pac) of the SSBB-Disc, the file which is stored in the .pac is called FitLink00.bres and residents in the /-folder
−==== PCS-Files: ====
+==== PCS-Files ====
Seems to be an compressed version of the the PAC-Archive
Seems to be an compressed version of the the PAC-Archive
−=== CCF files: ===
+=== RARC Files ===
+These files are compressed file containers. The compression seems to be the same as in the GameCube RARC format.
−The format of a RARC file is described in [http://hitmen.c02.at/files/yagcd/yagcd/chap15.html#sec15.3 Yet Another GameCube Documentation] by Groepaz/Hitmen.
−=== BMG files: ===
+=== Savegames ===
−These files are used by games to preserve the state of game play.
+The format, which is a special header followed by a WAD file, is described in the [[Savegame Files]] page.
−=== Ticket/TIK files: ===
+=== Ticket/TIK files ===
Tickets are found in many encrypted files used by the Wii (e.g. [[WAD Files]] or [[Wiidisc]]s). They contain the encrypted [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] key and the Title ID of the data followed by a [[certificate chain]].
Tickets are found in many encrypted files used by the Wii (e.g. [[WAD Files]] or [[Wiidisc]]s). They contain the encrypted [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] key and the Title ID of the data followed by a [[certificate chain]].
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The format of ticket files is described in the [[Ticket]] page.
The format of ticket files is described in the [[Ticket]] page.
−=== BRSTM files: ===
+=== U8 archives ===
+This is an archive format (no compression) which is used in several places.
−The format is described on the [[U8 archive]] page.
+=== WAD Files ===
+These files are encrypted file containers. They are used for example within gamesaves and firmware updates.
+The process to decrypt WAD files is similar to the one used for the discs.
+The format of a WAD file is described in the [[WAD Files]] page.
+=== Yaz0 Files ===
+These files are compressed files. The compression seems to be the same as the one used in the GameCube Yaz0 format.
−The format of these files is described in the [[BRSTM file]] page.
+The format of a Yaz0 file is described in [http://hitmen.c02.at/files/yagcd/yagcd/chap16.html#sec16.2 Yet Another GameCube Documentation] by Groepaz/Hitmen.
[[Category:File formats|*]]
[[Category:File formats|*]]
[[Category:Wii Software]]
[[Category:Wii Software]]