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malte
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malte
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#39

2010-08-30, 17:18

Crc values are the checksums of the rom files. So all people will have the same crc value for the same file no matter if they rename the file or what system they are on. There are different crc values for one game because there exist different versions of the same game. Sometimes it is more reliable to use crc values because you don't have to take care of file naming and you can use game titles that are not allowed as filenames (length restriction on xbox or unallowed characters on all systems). If you search for one game and even if you find it at hundred different places you will only have a hand full of different crc values but a lot more different file names.

Thats why it would be handy to use it as an alternative key in your API.

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