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The phrase "a dated format" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a format that is old-fashioned or no longer in common use.
Example: "The report was submitted in a dated format that made it difficult to read and understand."
Alternatives: "an outdated format" or "an old-fashioned format".
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The drama "Computer Chess," from the Austin filmmaker Andrew Bujalski, aims the highest (or lowest?) in capturing the look of a dated format.
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