XMB files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Age of Empires Game Data File
General Information
| Title | XMB File Extension |
| Extension | .xmb |
| Full Form | XML Message Bundle |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Ensemble Studios |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Localization, Resource data |
| Features | Binary XML, Compact |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Game Development | Yes |
| Localization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Backup, Modding guidelines |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2005 |
| Latest Version | Varies by game |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .resx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Age of Empires III |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| Resource Editors |
Free, Open-source | Windows |
Type 2: Super Smash Bros. XML Binary File
General Information
| Title | XMB File Extension |
| Extension | .xmb |
| Full Form | XML Binary File |
| File Type | Game File |
| Developer | Nintendo, HAL Laboratory |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Data compression, Fast loading |
| Features | Binary format, XML conversion |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Game Development | No |
| Data Storage | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low, Game-specific |
| Best Practices | Backup files, Use modding tools |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2014 |
| Latest Version | Varies by game |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .bin |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
Commercial | Wii U |
 Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS |
Commercial | Nintendo 3DS |
| Modding Tools |
Free, Varies | Windows, Mac, Linux |