(usa) (v1.00) May 2026

: Tools like the Pikmin 1 Randomizer require specific versions (like USA v1.00) because memory addresses for cheats and mods change between regional and versioned updates.

: Digitized archives of classic instruction booklets, like those for the PlayStation 2, often use this to identify which physical print of the manual was scanned. (USA) (v1.00)

: The game or software is the version released for the North American market (NTSC-U). : Tools like the Pikmin 1 Randomizer require

The string usually appears in the naming conventions for video game ROMs, digital backups, or technical documentation. It indicates the specific regional release and the initial software version of a file. Here is how to interpret those tags: The string usually appears in the naming conventions

: Sites like GameFAQs or Archive.org use these tags to distinguish between the original 1.0 release and later "Greatest Hits" or "Platinum" revisions.