supported_dats
DATs Supported by DATVault
DATVault is under continuous development and new DAT sources may be added at any time. DATVault currently supports the following DAT sources:
| Name | Description | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archive | ||||
 | Darkwater | An early dumping group focused on Sega CD and Sega Saturn in single bin/cue format. | ||
 | EmulatorArchived | DATs for old emulators that are no longer updated. Also includes MADrigal's Handheld Remakes. | ||
 | Logiqx | Very old DATs for a variety of emulators. | Site | |
 | NeoKobe | A collection of games for old Japanese computer systems | Forum | |
 | NonGood | Collections of ROMs not found in GoodTools suite. | ||
 | NonMAME | Old arcade dumps that were not supported by MAME at the time. | ||
 | OpenGood | DATs for GoodTool contents. Note these are DATs of actual files, not a reverse engineered database from the GoodTools executables. | Github | |
 | SMWHacks | A huge collection of Super Mario World hacks. | ||
 | Yori-Arcade | A collection of PC based Arcade games. | ||
| Yori-Artworks | A collection arcade and console artwork. | |||
| Yori-Misc | A collection of miscellaneous DATs (E.g. Laserdisc games) | |||
| DeDupe | ||||
 | DeDupe | DATs that deduplicate large files across datting groups. See FAQ below for details. | ||
| Eggman | ||||
 | Sega ALL.Net | A collection of Arcade PC games delivered by Sega's ALL.Net service | ||
 | TeknoParrot | A painstakingly curated collection of Arcade PC games ready to use with TeknoParrot | ||
| EmuArc | ||||
 | EmuArc | A collection that aims to dedupe and provide the best dump available for any given title. | ||
| Emulators | ||||
 | FBNEO | DATs from the FBNeo nightly builds | Github | |
 | HBMAME | DATs exported directly from the HBMAME executable using -listxml | Site | |
 | MAME | DATs exported directly from the MAME executable using -listxml | Site | |
| MAME-Arcade | DATs exported directly from MAME Arcade build executable using -listxml | Site | ||
| MAME-Daily | DATs exported directly from the daily MAME executable using -listxml | Site | ||
| MAME-SL | Software List XML files from the current MAME release hash folder. Includes ROMs and CHDs. | Site | ||
| MAME-SL-CHD-Daily | Software List CHDs from the daily MAME binaries. Use instead of MAMEHash to stay up-to-date between MAME releases. | Site | ||
| MAME-SL-Daily | Software List ROMs from the daily MAME binaries. Use instead of MAMEHash to stay up-to-date between MAME releases. | Site | ||
 | MessUI | DATs exported directly from MessUI build executable using -listxml | Site | |
 | RAINE | DATs exported directly from the RAINE executable | Site | |
| FruitMachine | ||||
 | FruitMachine | Slot machine ROMs | ||
| MIA | ||||
 | MIA | DATs that only contain ROMs that are known to be MIA (Missing in Action) based on DatVault information. Do you have them? | ||
| No-Intro | ||||
 | NoIntro | DATs that strive for the cleanest version of each game. No hacks or fan translations. Focuses primarily on cartridge based systems. Generally the best set to use for emulator frontends like Launchbox for most consoles. | Site | |
| Others | ||||
 | [T-En]Collection | English fan translations for several systems. Includes CD audio hacks, speed hacks, and color enhancements. Updated frequently. | ||
 | C64UTA | DATs for the Commodore 64 Ultimate Tape Archive project | ||
 | DatsSiteCust | Custom DATs for specialty compression formats not used by redump.org. Note: This group will eventually be deprecated. These DATs are now part of No-Intro. | Site | |
 | DemoBase | DATs for the GameBase frontend. This set focuses on demos and intros. | ||
 | DemoScene | A collection of digital artwork and videos from the demoscene | ||
 | Dominater01 | Various language translations and hacks for several systems. Updated periodically. | ||
 | EMMA | Arcade dumps that are not associated with a particular emulator | Site | |
 | GameBase | DATs for the GameBase frontend. This set focuses on games. | ||
 | Grospixels | Video game related music | Site | |
 | Grubys | Gruby's Adventure Pack: a very through collection of point and click adventure games | ||
 | HTGDB | Hardware Target Game Database: A large collection curated specifically for use with flash carts and MiSTer FPGA setups | Github | |
 | Music | A collection of video game related music | ||
 | Non-Redump-Sony | PS3 games from scene and P2P sources that are not present in the Redump collection | ||
 | Non-TOSEC | A collection of Amiga and C64 ROMs that are not yet in the TOSEC collection | Forum | |
 | NRS | A curated collection of NES ROMs that are supported by NewRisingSun's NES header database | Forum | |
 | Retrobytes | Old PC games from the RetroBytes archival site. Successor to TGOD and very active. | ||
 | Switch | A mirror of a publicly available DAT for Nintendo Switch firmware from user 8BitWonder on the GBATemp forums. | ||
 | TGOD | Old PC games from the Good Old Days archival site. Currently fairly inactive. | Site | |
 | VGM Archive | DATs for video game music. | ||
 | WHDLoad | DATs for Commodore Amiga hard disks compatible with the WHDLoad application. | Forum | |
| Pinball | ||||
 | FuturePinball | DATs for Future Pinball | ||
 | PinMAME-Daily | DATs from the latest daily build of PinMAME | Github | |
 | VisualPinball | DATs for various versions of Visual Pinball | ||
| Pleasuredome | ||||
 | PD-Demul | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome Demul torrents | Github | |
| PD-FBNeo | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome FinalBurn Neo torrents | Github | ||
| PD-FruitMachines | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome Fruit Machine torrents | Github | ||
| PD-HBMAME | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome HBMAME torrents | Github | ||
| PD-Kawaks | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome Kawaks torrents | Github | ||
| PD-MAME | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome MAME torrents | Github | ||
| PD-Pinball | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome Pinball torrents | Github | ||
| PD-PinMAME | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome PinMAME torrents | Github | ||
| PD-Raine | DATs to accompany Pleasuredome Raine torrents | Github | ||
| Redump | ||||
 | ReDump | DATs that strive for the cleanest version of each game using strict dumping methods. Focuses only on disc-based systems. | Site | |
| ReVaulted | ||||
 | ReVaulted | Enhanced Redump DATs that include GDI, SBI, and KEY files for systems that use them. | ||
| Scene | ||||
| | DatsSite | DATs for console and PC scene releases | Site | |
| Snaps | ||||
 | EmuMovies | Videos from EmuMovies | Site | |
| EmuMovies-DeDupe | Videos from EmuMovies, deduped to conserve space | Site | ||
 | MordorsExtras | DATs for MAME artwork and extras. Not as well known as Progetto SNAPs, but an impressive collection. | ||
 | Snaps | DATs for MAME artwork. The PD MAME Extras DAT is based primarily on Progetto SNAPs. | Site | |
| TDC | ||||
 | TDC | DATs for Total DOS Collection. Includes the latest full release as well as the full daily DAT and custom daily delta DAT. | Site | |
| TOSEC | ||||
 | TOSEC | Main branch for the TOSEC project, which contains a massive amount of ROMs | Site | |
| TOSEC-ISO | ISO branch, which focuses on disc dumps. Great for Sega Dreamcast, but incomplete for other systems. | Site | ||
| TOSEC-PIX | PIX branch, which contains scans of various magazines and artwork | Site | ||
| TOSEC-Rollback | Rollback DATs which contain ROMs that were removed over time | Site | ||
Why are many ROMs duplicated across DATs?
DATVault provides many collecting and storage options depending on your preferences. Because there are many options, there's also overlap in the ROMs present across DATs. For example:
- MAME and HBMAME DATs are available in different variations for merged, split, and non-merged archive preferences
- MAME and HBMAME DATs are available from both the official executables as well as provided as custom DATs that can be used to match Pleasuredome torrents
- MAME Software Lists are available as separate DATs or as a single combined DAT
- No-Intro DATs are available in standard format and parent/clone format
- Many ROMs are simply datted by multiple groups. In this case, you can try using DatVault's dedupe DATs to save space.
What are the dedupe DATs?
Some datting projects cover the same systems, which means the same files may be duplicated across multiple DATs with different naming conventions. This is generally not a concern for older systems because the files are very small. However, for disc based systems the duplicated files can add up to a significant amount of space. Redump and TOSEC-ISO for example both DAT Philips CD-i discs, but you may only care about collecting one copy of each disc regardless of the datting group. In this case, DatVault provides you the option to use “Dedupe DATs” that filter out the overlap allowing you to collect a single copy of the disc without any fancy filesystem level deduping.
The dedupe DATs work by taking a primary DAT and comparing it to a set of secondary DATs. Any files that are present in the secondary DATs that are also included in the primary DAT are marked with a status of “deduped” in the secondary DATs. This status in RomVault basically means “Do not collect this file here because I only want it collected with my primary DAT”. These deduped files are shown with a gray ROM status.
DatVault provides multiple variations of dedupe DATs for you to use depending on your preferences. For example, if you prefer to have Redump primary and TOSEC-ISO secondary for a particular system, you would use the normal Redump DAT plus the dedupe TOSEC-ISO DAT with “Redump removed” for that system.
What are the rollback DATs?
Occasionally ROMs are removed because they are found to be bad, or are replaced with better dumps. This happens often between each MAME and TOSEC release. DATVault provides rollback DATs that include these removed ROMs for MAME and TOSEC specifically. The MAME rollback DATs are part of the PD group, and the TOSEC rollback DATs are custom made and available exclusively through DATVault.
What DATs should I use?
There are several options available for some of the most popular DATs. Most people would not want to use every DAT available. Its best to choose the DAT for a given set that best fits your needs and preferred way of storing your ROMs. The tables below outline the DATs that have multiple options and when you might want to choose a particular DAT variation over another:
| Collection | Option | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MAME ROMs and CHDs | ||
| MAME ROMs | ListXML | Best if you want to store ROMs and CHDs in the same parent directory. You can choose how you want your ROM sets merged using directory settings. If you use this option you can collect both ROMs and CHDs with a single DAT. |
| Merged | The sets are forced into merged archives. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| Non-Merged | The sets are forced into non-merged archives. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| Split | The sets are forced into split archives. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| BIOS Devices | This is special DAT just for BIOS ROMs. These ROMs are included in ListXML, merged, non-merged, and split sets as well. | |
| MAME CHDs | ListXML | Best if you want to store ROMs and CHDs in the same parent directory. You can choose how you want your ROM sets merged using directory settings. If you use this option you can collect both ROMs and CHDs with a single DAT. The DAT contains internal hashes for CHDs which means verification is done on the CHD contents, not the CHD file itself. |
| Merged | The sets are forced into merged directories. The DAT contains internal hashes for CHDs. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| Merged dir2dat | The sets are forced into merged directories. This is a custom DAT from Pleasuredome and contains the external hashes for the CHD files. This dir2dat option is particularly useful for Rollback CHDs where you want to ensure the correct CHD version for the rollback is collected. | |
| MAME Software List ROMs | Daily | The separate “MAME-SL-Daily” DAT group contains software list information from daily MAME builds. These DATs are best used if you want to stay up-to-date between MAME releases. Contains info about ROMs only. |
| Hash Folder | The separate “MAMEHash” DAT group contains a copy of all XML files in the hash folder of a MAME install. These DATs contain both ROMs and CHDs. This option is useful if you want precise control over where and how the ROMs and CHDs for each supported system are stored. This option is also useful if you would like to see exactly what supported systems are updated with each MAME release. |
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| Merged | The sets are forced into merged archives. All Software List XMLs are combined into a single DAT. Best if you like to keep MAME software lists in the exact default structure MAME expects. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| Split | The sets are forced into split archives. All Software List XMLs are combined into a single DAT. Best if you like to keep MAME software lists in the exact default structure MAME expects. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| BIOS Devices | This is special DAT just for BIOS ROMs. These ROMs are included in “MAMEHash” group, merged, and split sets as well. | |
| MAME Software List CHDs | Daily | The separate “MAME-SL-CHD-Daily” DAT group contains software list information from daily MAME builds. These DATs are best used if you want to stay up-to-date between MAME releases. Contains info about CHDs only. |
| Hash Folder | The separate “MAMEHash” DAT group contains a copy of all XML files in the hash folder of a MAME install. These DATs contain both ROMs and CHDs. This option is useful if you want precise control over where and how the ROMs and CHDs for each supported system are stored. This option is also useful if you would like to see exactly what supported systems are updated with each MAME release. |
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| Merged | The sets are forced into merged directories. All CHDs from Software List XMLs are combined into a single DAT. The DAT contains internal hashes for CHDs. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| Merged dir2dat | The sets are forced into merged directories. All CHDs from Software List XMLs are combined into a single DAT. This is a custom DAT from Pleasuredome and contains the external hashes for the CHD files. This dir2dat option is particularly useful for Rollback CHDs where you want to ensure the correct CHD version for the rollback is collected. | |
| MAME Artwork and Extras | ||
| MAME Artwork and Extras | PD Extras | Contains most content found in the Progetto SNAPs DATs plus a few non-artwork MAME extras such as samples. |
| PD Multimedia | Supplemental content to go along with the MAME Extras. Most content is also in Progetto SNAPs. | |
| Progetto SNAPs | Source for most MAME extras and multimedia. If you collect the Extras and Multimedia DATs you may not find much value in this set, and vice versa. | |
| HBMAME ROMs and CHDs | ||
| HBMAME ROMs | ListXML | Best if you want to store ROMs and CHDs in the same parent directory. You can choose how you want your ROM sets merged using directory settings. If you use this option you can collect both ROMs and CHDs with a single DAT. |
| Merged | The sets are forced into merged archives. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| BIOS Devices | This is special DAT just for BIOS ROMs. These ROMs are included in ListXML and merged sets as well. | |
| HBMAME CHDs | ListXML | Best if you want to store ROMs and CHDs in the same parent directory. You can choose how you want your ROM sets merged using directory settings. If you use this option you can collect both ROMs and CHDs with a single DAT. The DAT contains internal hashes for CHDs which means verification is done on the CHD contents, not the CHD file itself. |
| Merged | The sets are forced into merged directories. The DAT contains internal hashes for CHDs. The Official and PD versions should be identical. | |
| Merged dir2dat | The sets are forced into merged directories. This is a custom DAT from Pleasuredome and contains the external hashes for the CHD files. This dir2dat option is particularly useful for Rollback CHDs where you want to ensure the correct CHD version for the rollback is collected. | |
| No-Intro | ||
| No-Intro (All) | Standard | Standard DATs used by most people. All ROMs are included as separate sets. |
| Parent/Clone | The DATs include parent/clone information which is used mainly for merging ROMs across regions. For more information refer to No-Intro's instructions about parent/clone DATs. | |
| No-Intro (7800/LNX/NES/FDS) | Headers Skipped | The standard No-Intro DATs for 7800, Lynx, Famicom Disk System, and NES contain header skippers. These DATs can be used if you do not have a preference for ROMs with headers vs no headers. |
| Headerless | The DATs are customized and have the header skipper reference removed. These DATs can be used if you want to ensure you are only matching on headerless ROMs for these systems. | |
| RetroBytes | ||
| RetroBytes | Games | Games that are currently active and can be downloaded from the site. |
| Removed | Games that have been removed from the site. | |
| Extras | DAT for game manuals and other extras available on the site. | |
supported_dats.txt · Last modified: 2024/04/06 19:52 by johnsanc