SFC File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
Format Name | Super Nintendo Entertainment System ROM |
File Extension | .sfc |
Alternative Extensions | .smc |
MIME Type | application/x-snes-rom |
Primary Association | SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) Games |
Supported Systems | Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Emulators |
File Header | Typically does not have a specific header |
ROM Size | Variable (from 256 Kbit to 48 Mbit) |
Address Space | 65C816 24-bit Addressing |
Audio | SPC700 Sound Chip Formats |
Graphics | Mode 7, Tile-based, Sprites |
Multiplayer Support | Yes (requires additional hardware or emulation features) |
Save Feature | SRAM, Battery backed-up |
Region Lock | Yes (Different lockout chips for different regions) |
Lockout Defeat | Common through modification or emulation |
Controller Support | SNES Gamepad, MultiTap (for multiplayer) |
Special Chips | Super FX, SA1, DSP, C4, and others for enhancing performance |
Copy Protection | Limited, mostly through physical means (cartridge shapes, lockout chips) |
File Analysis | Checksum verification for integrity |
Emulation | Widely supported across multiple platforms |
Legal Status | Copyrighted material, requires ownership for legal emulation |
Utility Software | ROM patchers, Emulators, ROM managers |
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