- Extension
- .bfstm
- .xa
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Game
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Electronic Arts
- Description
- BFSTM (Binary caFe STream) is an audio file format developed by Nintendo for streaming audio data in games on platforms such as the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. It stores compressed or PCM audio streams used for music and sound effects that are played back in real time rather than loaded entirely into memory. The format is part of Nintendo's internal sound engine toolset used across several game titles.
- The XA file format, associated with Maxis, is used primarily for storing audio data in certain video games developed by Maxis, the video game company known for creating popular titles like SimCity and The Sims series. The XA format allows for efficient compression of audio data, enabling games to include a variety of sounds and music tracks without using an excessive amount of disk space. This format is specifically designed to be used within the game environment, facilitating seamless playback and integration of sound effects and music.
- MIME Type
- audio/x-aiff
