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Update Headered Nintendo - NES.dat

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Description

When scanning files for RetroArch for Nintendo - NES the rom Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA0 (Rev A) does not show up. The file is from the No-Intro set. It appears the crc number is different in the database versus the rom.

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Start by opening Nintendo - NES.dat and compare the stored CRC for Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA) (Rev A) with the CRC of the No-Intro ROM. Update the database entry so RetroArch recognizes the file when scanning, then verify that the game appears.

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Assessment

Domain
databases
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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