BARSLIST (File Format)

BARSLIST (Binary Audio ReSource LIST) is a file format used on Wii U and Nintendo Switch games. It is most likely used as a link to which BARS files to use.

File Format

The BARSLIST file format is a very simple format and consists of the following structure:

Offset	Type	Description
0x00	Char[4]	File magic. Always ARSL in ASCII.
0x04	UInt16	Byte-order-mark. FE FF for big endian, FF FE for little endian.
0x06	UInt16	Version number.
0x08	UInt32	Unknown. Only seen as 0.
0x0C	Int32	Number of BARS string references (N).
0x10	UInt32[N]	BARS string offsets. Points null-terminated to BARS file name strings. The offsets are relative to 0x10 + N * 4.
0x10 + N * 4	StringNT	A null-terminated string which represents the file name of this file.

Version List

Version	Found in
0.1	Animal Crossing: New Horizons ARMS Game Builder Garage Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (S00018080-R00018076-A00000000 Prototype) Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 04: VR Kit Ring Fit Adventure Splatoon 2 Super Mario 3D All-Stars Super Mario Maker Super Mario Maker 2

Tools

The following tools can handle BARSLIST files:

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