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A '''bit''' is a single [[binary|base-2]] integer representing either the value 'ON' ({{1|Explain|By common standards.}}) or 'OFF' ({{Explain|0|By common standards.) In the Pokémon games, the simple concept of an ON and OFF value is useful for [[flags]], for example whether the player has received the Pal Pad (ON) or not (OFF).
A '''bit''' is a single [[binary|base-2]] integer representing either the value 'ON' ({{Explain|1|By common standards.}}) or 'OFF' ({{Explain|0|By common standards.}}) In the Pokémon games, the simple concept of an ON and OFF value is useful for [[binary switches]], for example whether the player has received the Pal Pad (ON) or not (OFF).


An ordered collection of bits (usually 8) is commonly known as a [[byte]].
An ordered collection of bits (usually 8) is commonly known as a [[byte]].

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Wikipedia also has an article about Bit.

A bit is a single base-2 integer representing either the value 'ON' (1) or 'OFF' (0) In the Pokémon games, the simple concept of an ON and OFF value is useful for binary switches, for example whether the player has received the Pal Pad (ON) or not (OFF).

An ordered collection of bits (usually 8) is commonly known as a byte.