Difference between revisions of "Glossary"

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The original dual-screen successor to the Nintendo Gameboy.
 
The original dual-screen successor to the Nintendo Gameboy.
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== S ==
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=== SD Card ===
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A common type of memory card, used by the DSi, digital cameras, music players, etc. Stands for Secure Digital.
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=== SDHC ===
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Stands for Secure Digital High Capacity Card.  A type of SD card with a higher storage capacity than normal SD cards.
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=== System Menu ===
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The DSi's main interface which appears after the health warning screen when the system is powered on.
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== T ==
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=== [[TMD]] ===
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See [[Title etadata]].
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=== [[Title]] ===
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:A title is a DSi Game on a card or a DSiWare. A title is identified by a unique title ID, an 8 byte (4 character) long code used for title identification.  All titles are encrypted for security purposes.
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=== [[Title metadata|Title Metadata]] ===
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A format used for storing metadata about a title and its installed contents, including which contents they consist of and their SHA1 hashes.

Revision as of 17:47, 8 April 2009

A miniature dictionary for terms you may encounter on DSiBrew.

D

DSi

A handheld console created by Nintendo. It is the second successor to the Nintendo DS, and the 6th generation portable Nintendo gaming system. It features two (larger) screens, two cameras, and an online shop system. The menu is also overhauled, now using similar channels as used on the Wii.

DS Lite

The predecessor to the DSi.

DS "PHAT "

The original dual-screen successor to the Nintendo Gameboy.

S

SD Card

A common type of memory card, used by the DSi, digital cameras, music players, etc. Stands for Secure Digital.

SDHC

Stands for Secure Digital High Capacity Card. A type of SD card with a higher storage capacity than normal SD cards.

System Menu

The DSi's main interface which appears after the health warning screen when the system is powered on.

T

TMD

See Title etadata.

Title

A title is a DSi Game on a card or a DSiWare. A title is identified by a unique title ID, an 8 byte (4 character) long code used for title identification. All titles are encrypted for security purposes.

Title Metadata

A format used for storing metadata about a title and its installed contents, including which contents they consist of and their SHA1 hashes.