ROM Bin Patcher (rombp)
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Linux, self-hosted
Summary
ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) applies IPS and BPS patch files to ROM images, a common step in retro gaming ROM hacks. Built primarily for the RG350M handheld running OpenDingux, it also runs on desktop Linux; the maker reports testing on the RG350M and Ubuntu 20.04. Other OpenDingux MIPS64 handhelds may work, but testing is reported only for the RG350M. The installation instructions point users to the latest OpenDingux OPK on the GitHub releases page. Patching makes a copy of the source ROM, leaving the original file unchanged. The patched ROM is saved beside the patch file under the patch file’s name. Command-line options let users specify the input ROM, patch, and output file; starting without options opens the SDL interface. The RG350 build links against uclibc and SDL2. The repository includes an MIT license, which permits use and distribution subject to its conditions and disclaims warranties and liability. Release v0.0.4 added command-line patching and moved patching to a separate I/O thread. It is free.
Who it is for
It suits RG350M owners and desktop Linux users who need to apply IPS or BPS patches. Users of other OpenDingux MIPS64 handhelds should note that testing is reported only for the RG350M.
What is good
- Supports both IPS and BPS patch files.
- Preserves the source ROM by patching a copy.
- Offers command-line options and an SDL interface.
- Runs on desktop Linux as well as OpenDingux.
What to know first
- Testing is reported only for RG350M and Ubuntu 20.04.
- Other OpenDingux MIPS64 handheld compatibility is not confirmed.
Verdict
ROM Bin Patcher provides a focused way to apply IPS and BPS patches, with a copy of the original kept intact. Its reported testing is limited, so compatibility beyond the RG350M and desktop Linux should not be assumed.
ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) plans and pricing
All plansCompared on ROM patching software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Patch formats
- IPS, BPSgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- linuxgithub.com
- Original backup
- Yesgithub.com
- Command-line support
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- rombp applies ROM bin patches typically used for retro gaming ROM hacks.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Target device
- The maker primarily built it for the RG350M gaming handheld, which runs OpenDingux.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- The program also runs on desktop Linux; the maker says they tested it with Ubuntu 20.04.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Other handhelds
- The maker says it may work on other OpenDingux MIPS64 handhelds, but only reports testing on an RG350M.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Download
- The installation instructions direct users to download the latest OpenDingux OPK from the GitHub releases page.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Non-destructive patching
- Patching creates a copy of the source ROM before applying the patch, preserving the original file.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Output location
- The patched ROM is saved in the patch file's directory with the patch file's name.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Command line
- Command-line options select the input ROM, IPS or BPS patch, and output file; launching without options opens the SDL UI.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Interface dependency
- The project links against uclibc and SDL2 for its RG350 build.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository includes an MIT license that grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies subject to its conditions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- The MIT license provides the software as is and disclaims warranties and liability.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Release update
- Release v0.0.4 added command-line patching support and moved patching to a separate I/O thread for improved performance.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The repository is published under the GitHub account blakesmith, whose profile identifies the account as Blake Smith and lists Chicago, IL.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/blakesmith/rombp· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/blakesmith/rombp/blob/master/LICENSE· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/blakesmith/rombp/releases· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/blakesmith· checked 4 Oct 2026