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1. Tools
2. Restrictions on submit
3. Accepted file format
4. Playback (for voting)
5. Render to MP3
6. See also

The nsf format is a specific format of music created on the 2a03 only, available in NES/Famicom consoles. See nsfplus (format) on the nsf extended format.

NSF stands for NES Sound Format, but this is frequently mistaken as Nintendo Sound Format.

Tools

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- FamiTracker (by far the most popular tool for this format)
- PPMCK
- it2nsf
- DefleMask Tracker
- NerdTracker II
- NTRQ
- NesTracker
- s3m2nsf

Restrictions on submit

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The nsf format is for 2a03 only; expansions are accepted in the nsfplus format.

Accepted file format

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.nsf

A common beginner's mistake is to submit a FTM (FamiTracker Module) to a NSF compo instead of an NSF file (don't do this!).

Playback (for voting)

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Examples of tools that can play .NSF files include:
- NSFPlay
- VirtuaNSF.
There is a more comprehensive list with compatibility info here

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Render to MP3

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<<describe how an entry can be rendered t an MP3. Don;t go into a step-by-step description unless really necessary. Refer to the appropriate tools instead>>

See also

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All related Lyceum articles:
referencing to:
- 2a03 (soundchip)
- NES Famicom (console)
- nsfplus (format)
- FamiTracker
- PPMCK
- it2nsf
- DefleMask Tracker
- NerdTracker II
- NTRQ
- NesTracker
- s3m2nsf

referenced from:
- Format
- NES Famicom (console)
- nsfplus (format)

Want to listen music ripped from the console’s games? check out the ripped chiptune repository!;

- Complete list of ripped chiptunes repositories