TAD files are installable applications for the Nintendo DSi, similar in function to the WAD file for the Wii console. Installable application for Nintendo Dsi (similar to the WAD format on Wii)ĭump of a Nintendo DS Game Card (unofficial) The main file formats used in Nintendo DS games are outlined in the table below, with further detail in the sections of this post. If you are interested in reverse engineering a DS game then you will most likely come across these formats, so it is a good idea to have at least some knowledge of how they work.
The Nintendo DS (Codename NITRO) utilises a number of different file formats either created by Nintendo or a third party developer.
