The identifier CRC 3322EFFC refers specifically to the headerless Japanese v1.0 version of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (known in Japan as Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce Technical Specifications
This specific version is highly sought after by speedrunners and glitch enthusiasts because it contains several exploits—such as certain "zoning" and "exploration" glitches—that were patched in later Japanese revisions (v1.1 and v1.2) and international releases. Zelda Wiki ROM Technical Details Full Title: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce (Japan) Internal CRC: 03A63945398191337E896E5771F77173 LoROM, 8 Mb (1 MB) Common Identification In various ROM sets and archives like the Super Famicom Database Internet Archive , this file is typically named: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce (Japan).sfc
Because this was the original 1991 release, it includes content that was later censored or altered for the Western market: a link to the past -j- 1.0 rom with crc 3322effc
Speedrunning Practice: Specialized speedrunning practice builds, like the ALTTP Practice Hack, require loading this clean dump to apply their patches.
ALttP Randomizer (ALttPR): The ALttP Randomizer requires this exact version as a "base" to apply its logic, which shuffles items and dungeon locations. Later versions or ROMs with "headers" (extra 512 bytes of data from old backup devices) will often fail the verification check. The identifier CRC 3322EFFC refers specifically to the
Elias walked up to her sprite and pressed 'A'.
For "Major Glitches" runs, this version is practically required. It enables the Exploration Glitch Later versions or ROMs with "headers" (extra 512
By spinning and dashing on the exact same frame, Link gains "Super Speed". This allows you to move significantly faster than intended across the overworld and through dungeons. Item Dashing: