Usage
Patched ROMs are typically played on emulators, however it is also possible to copy patched ROMs back onto actual physical cartridges for use with the original hardware consoles. The destination cartridge could be the original cartridge from which the initial unpatched ROM was pulled, or another compatible cartridge of the same type. This is particularly popular for fan translations, homebrew games, prototypes, or other games for which original cartridges were never produced, or for games which require exact timing or other elements of the original hardware which are not available in emulators.
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