ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) is a free utility for applying IPS and BPS patch files, formats commonly used for retro gaming ROM hacks. It was primarily made for the RG350M handheld running OpenDingux and also runs on desktop Linux; the maker reports testing it on an RG350M and Ubuntu 20.04. It may work on other OpenDingux MIPS64 handhelds, though testing is reported only for the RG350M. Before applying a patch, rombp copies the source ROM, preserving the original. It saves the patched ROM in the patch file’s directory under the patch file’s name. Command-line options let users specify the input ROM, patch format and output file; launching without options opens the SDL interface. Installation instructions direct users to the latest OpenDingux OPK on the GitHub releases page. The RG350 build links against uclibc and SDL2. The repository includes an MIT license permitting use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing and sale subject to its terms; the license disclaims warranties and liability.
Who it is for
rombp suits retro gaming users who need to apply IPS or BPS patches on an RG350M or desktop Linux. It may suit users of other OpenDingux MIPS64 handhelds, but testing is reported only for the RG350M.
What is good
- Supports both IPS and BPS patches.
- Copies the source ROM before patching.
- Offers command-line options and an SDL interface.
- Free utility with an MIT license.
What to know first
- Testing is reported only on RG350M and Ubuntu 20.04.
- Other OpenDingux MIPS64 handheld compatibility is not confirmed.
- The RG350 build links against uclibc and SDL2.
Verdict
rombp covers IPS and BPS patching on its primary RG350M target and desktop Linux, with command-line and SDL interface options. Users on other OpenDingux MIPS64 handhelds should note that the maker reports testing only on RG350M.
ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) plans and pricing
All plansCompared on ROM patching software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Patch formats
- IPS, BPS
- Supported platforms
- linux
- Original backup
- Yes
- Command-line support
- Yes
