/openMenu_metadb

Used as a source for openMenu related metadata

Primary LanguageShellBSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" LicenseBSD-3-Clause

Instructions

Notes

  • USA and PAL are considered complete and should not require updates
  • All Homebrew belongs in meta_db_in, yes even commercially discs
  • All things that aren't homebrew and aren't retail belong in meta_ex_in. This includes things like prototypes, demo discs, propeller arena, etc...

How to add metadata for a particular disc

  • Create a txt file in the appropriate folder with the name being the serial number of the disc.
    • e.g. HB_IAN_DOOM.txt for Ian Michael's doom port
  • Note: the filename should be the Serial used in the IP.BIN of the disc image.
    • If no proper serial exists, e.g. BOOTDREAMS then feel free to make up an ID similar to HB_IAN_DOOM
    • Created ID's will be honored when making your openMenu gdi from GDMENUCardManager if you add serial.txt with the serial to the disc image folder

What to write in a metadata file

Example for Rayman 2: The Great Escape (17707N.txt)

[ITEM]
num_players=4
vmu_blocks=2
accessories=VGA+JUMP+MOD
network=0
genre=Platformer
description=Fly rockets, ride whirlwinds and surf lava flows at a blazing 60 frames a second. Master Rayman's amazing moves and battle vicious enemies across 54 massive levels in 21 lush worlds to save the universe from destruction.
padding0=0
  • num_players=#
    • number of players from 1 to 4
  • vmu_blocks=###
    • How many vmu blocks a save for this game uses
  • accessories=VGA+JUMP+MOD
    • Which accessories are compatible from this list:
    • Note: Multiple can be used by adding + between
      • JUMP: Rumble Pack
      • KEY: Keyboard
      • VGA: VGA Display
      • MS: Mouse
      • OLE: Samba Maracas
      • RACE: Racing Wheel
      • MIC: Microphone
      • ARC: Arcade Stick
      • GUN: Lightgun
      • ETH: Ethernet BBA
      • FISH: Fishing Rod
      • ASC: Ascii Pad
      • CAM: Dreameye Camera
      • MOD: Modem
      • 0 or - : None
  • network=0
    • Network compatibility
      • 0: None
      • 1: Modem
      • 2: BBA
      • 3: Both
  • genre=XXX
    • Which genre this disc is from this list:
    • Note: Multiple can be used by adding + between
      • Action
      • Racing
      • Simulation
      • Sports
      • Lightgun
      • Fighting
      • Shooter
      • Survival
      • Adventure
      • Platformer
      • RPG
      • Shmup
      • Strategy
      • Puzzle
      • Arcade
      • Music
      • 0: None
  • description=Fly rockets, ride whirlwinds and surf lava flows at a blazing 60 frames a second. Master Rayman's amazing moves and battle vicious enemies across 54 massive levels in 21 lush worlds
    • A description of the game/disc
    • Note: Limited to AT MOST 370 characters
  • padding0=0
    • Required as is