: Many users utilize scripts to convert large XML cheat databases (like those found on melonDS ) into individual .cht files that RetroArch can easily parse. Typical XML Structure (MAME Example)
: Standalone MAME and some libretro MAME cores can read cheat.xml files. These files use a specific schema where cheats are wrapped in tags. Retroarch Xml Cheats
While RetroArch's native format is .cht , you will encounter XML in these specific scenarios: : Many users utilize scripts to convert large
: The BSNES core historically used an XML-based database format that relied on SHA256 sums to identify games and load corresponding cheats. Retroarch Xml Cheats
A standard XML cheat file for MAME-compatible cores generally follows this hierarchy: How to Use Cheats in RetroArch
