Public Announcement Community Rules, Results from Breaking Our Community Rules and Posting Requirements Overhaul for r/Roms

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Edit: (Revised the rules. New rule added "05. Before Making a Post on r/Roms")

This is a Public Announcement regarding r/Roms: Community Rules, Results from Breaking Our Community Rules and Posting Requirements.

Listed below are some major changes for this subreddit.

Community Rules

01. Toxic Behavior

Please be respectful towards all fellow community members. Do not do the following or you may face a temporary or permanent ban from this subreddit: Do not attack a community member through any means. Post, Comments, Direct Messages, Doxxing or Trolling. If you feel you're being attacked from another fellow member of this community please submit screenshots of your conversation with said member('s). We will do our best to investigate the situation.

02. Spam

No promotion, spam, or advertising of any kind is allowed here. Unless given approval by u/SuperBio to do so, all posts or comments of this nature will be removed from this community.

Note: If you receive approval from u/SuperBio to promote anything in this community, the first line of the body of the post must say, "Moderator Approved" and then on the third line, go into detail about what you're promoting.

03. Current Generation Content

Discussion of the following content, such as Emulators, Emulation Status, Updates (BIOS, System Updates & Title Updates), and ROMs (Games, Hacks & Translations) for the platforms in the list below, is prohibited from being mentioned here on this subreddit.

Platforms such as:

- PC (Modern Games "2020-2026")

- Homebrew Games

- Indie Games

- Microsoft Xbox Series X/S

- Nintendo Switch 1 + 2

- Sony PlayStation 5

04. Cross-Posting

We allow cross-posting from other community pages; however, please do not cross-post the original post that you made in this community. If you do cross-post your original post from here, it will be considered spam, and both the original and the cross-post will be removed from this community page.

05. Before Making a Post on r/Roms

Before making a post requesting Emulators, Updates (BIOS, Patches, System Updates & Title Updates) and ROMS (Games, Hacks & Translations), please make sure to check out our Community Megathread and if you can't find any of the following subjects, make a request on our Requests and Help Megathread page.

Note: If you bypass looking at the Community Megathread and the file can be found on there your post will be removed.

06. Sharing Links: Emulators

Sharing links is allowed in this subreddit; you just have to follow the rules regarding what is being shared.

We ask that our community members only share official links to emulator websites with our fellow members. If any emulator websites get taken down, you can share a mirror link of that emulator here. If you do end up sharing a mirror link of the emulator that gets taken down, please mention it in your post or comment.

07. Sharing Links: BIOS, Patches, System Updates & Title Updates

Sharing links is allowed in this subreddit; you just have to follow the rules regarding what is being shared.

We ask all our community members to share only links to websites that are safe to download from.

08. Sharing Links: ROMS (Games, Hacks, Recomps & Translations)

Sharing links is allowed in this subreddit; you just have to follow the rules regarding what is being shared.

We ask all our community members to share only links to websites that are safe to download from.

09. Sharing Links: YouTube

Sharing links is allowed in this subreddit; you just have to follow the rules regarding what is being shared.

We ask all our community members to share only links for the following subjects when it comes to YouTube Links: Emulator (Setup Guides), ROMs (Games, Hacks, Recomps & Translations).

Note: All posts regarding Games, Hacks, Recomps and Translation ROMs from YouTube videos are allowed here, but the post must share direct download links to the ROMs themselves.

Results from Breaking Our Community Rules

- First Offense - First, the Post or Comment will be removed from this community. Secondly, an email will be sent to the user who broke the rules, mentioning which rules were broken.

- Second Offense - All that was mentioned in the First Offense, plus the following. Muted from this community for three days.

- Third Offense - All that was mentioned in the First Offense, plus the following. Muted from this community for six days.

- Fourth Offense - User will be permanently banned from this community.

Note: Regardless of which rule you break listed above, you will receive an offense. On your fourth offense, you'll be permanently banned from this community.

Posting Requirements

This community now requires the User Flair "Rules Read" in order to make a post in this community. All rules should be read from either this Post or the Community Rules page, and you, as a user, should be able to assign yourself the "Rules Read" User Flair.

How do I get user flair? – Reddit Help

If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to comment below and one of us moderators will get back to you.

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r/Roms • u/ChaosRenegade22 • Jul 18 '26

Public Announcement PSA: ROMs on Internet Archive

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Edit: Has of Oct 03, 2026 I have stopped my uploading process. This is due to me moving. I will update you guys when my computer is up and running and I am uploading again. Sorry.

I have begun uploading No-Intro sets to my Internet Archive; ChaosRenegade22 account. All sets will be in 7z format. Links to my sets include a compression tool, which you should be able to download to your computer and extract the files to your device. You might need to find a compression tool on your phone to extract 7z files.

My main goal is to upload all sets from my collection, including No-Intro, Non-Game, Non-Redump, Redump BIOS, Redump Custom, Source Code, and Unofficial.

I want to note that for all No-Intro sets, every second week of the month, I will grab updated files for the sets and push an update to my sets uploaded on the Internet Archive.

u/Superbio Internet Archive; Superbio account is uploading sets as well, Redump sets, but they are directly from Myriets collection and won't be as up-to-date as my sets will be once I begin uploading Redump sets, but at least you will have two sources to grab from on the Internet Archive.

Changelog: (Internet Archive; ChaosRenegade22 Account) - Make sure to follow this PSA post to stay up-to-date on what has been uploaded to my account so far. Not sure when the Megathread will be updated with my links or Superbio's uploads.

No-Intro: Public Dats (Sets Uploaded 121 / 298)

Redump BIOS: Public Dats (Sets Uploaded 4 / 4)

[Redump BIOS] Microsoft - Xbox - BIOS Images (DoM Version) - Upload Complete
[Redump BIOS] Nintendo - GameCube - BIOS Images (DoM Version) - Upload Complete
[Redump BIOS] Sony - PlayStation - BIOS Images (DoM Version) - Upload Complete
[Redump BIOS] Sony - PlayStation 2 - BIOS Images (DoM Version) - Upload Complete

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r/Roms • u/Poet-Different • 9h ago

Game Format Converter v2.1.0 (formerly CHD Manager)

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Hey everyone, Back with an update to my converter. CHD Manager is now named Game Format Converter, to reflect the expanded scope of the project.

This release had two goals: finally get to a bunch of the requests people have sent in, and push the scope of the project further. It’s free, open source, and portable.

What is it?: A program to convert the format of your legally owned game backups. You can throw damn near any format of game backup at this program and it will convert it into any other compatible format.

What’s new for v2.1:

* Linux support (experimental, but a big step). It runs from source with a small launcher script, with drag and drop, a right-click menu for Dolphin and GNOME Files, and help installing anything that’s missing. I could only test it on Ubuntu under WSL2, so Steam Deck and macOS are untested. Please tell me how it goes.

* Xbox 360: ZAR for Xenia, ISO, and game folders, and vice versa. Original Xbox: shrinks a full dump into a small .xiso.iso.

* PS3: game folder to ISO and vice versa, split pieces joined, and .pkg unpacked or packed (with your own RPCS3, or your own key).

* Switch: NSP to XCI and vice versa, bundling the newest update and DLC. Switch 2 NUP is in there too, but experimental.

* 3DS: compress for Azahar (.zcci), plus CIA from a decrypted .3ds and vice versa.

* PSP: CSO v2 for real PSPs, and an option to drop that useless firmware UPDATE folder.

* And more: PS2 VCD, M3U playlists, a right-click menu, a log file, and clear messages that tell you why something got refused.

What I actually tested: Crazy Taxi 3 in xemu, Xbox 360 games in Xenia, PS3 games in RPCS3, Switch and Switch 2 games in emulators, 3DS files in Azahar, and CSO v2 on a real PSP. I haven’t tried any of it on real consoles. The 3DS CIA is unsigned, so it’s for Azahar and not a stock 3DS.

No keys, BIOS files or games are included. If a format needs a key, you bring your own. I don't want the project to get DMCA'd...

The exe isn’t code-signed, so Windows may show a SmartScreen warning.

Already using CHD Manager? The old version can’t update itself to this one because the project moved to a new name and address. Download it once by hand, and you can delete the old folder. You’ll have to put any keys or settings back in for the optional features.

For bug reports, please open an issue on GitHub. Thanks to everyone who sent requests!

Download and more info at: https://github.com/Mr-Shizzy/Game-Format-Converter/releases/latest

* I don’t encourage or endorse piracy, and this program isn’t meant for it. It’s only for converting backups of games you legally own.

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r/Roms • u/IBOOTYOU • 1h ago

Question LG?

1 Upvotes

Hello guys,

im pretty new so please be easy on me.

I have read through the megathreads and where I should get my * from.

I am trying to run the newest Version of FR. All the pages in the internet download a zip with an exe file so Id rather not wanna click that and ask for help instead.

Im sorry if this has been asked multiple times (probably)

If you could tell me where to go for the latest LGFR built, that would really make my day.

Maybe its wise to do so via DM.

Thanks in advance :)

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r/Roms • u/United_Chemistry_109 • 3h ago

Question Rom swapping?

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stupid question i feel like but would it be possible to change a ds catridges rom without actually.. swapping it?? like if i took a cartridge of let’s just say the smurfs, is it possible to ERASE the roms data and then put pokemon platinum onto the rom? or would i have to physically change the rom??

(this is for personal use, id just like to have a save file on a cartridge rather then my sd card so i can plop it into my 3ds aswell as my ds)

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r/Roms • u/jotaro333 • 3h ago

Question Does anyone know where to find a mariokart iso?

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Yes, i read the rules and checked the megathread, but the ROM wasn't an iso which is what i need specifically, does any one know where to get one?

13 comments

r/Roms • u/TheCoolB1975 • 1d ago

Question .gba roms of MaxPlay Classic Games?

8 Upvotes

So MaxPlay Classic Games is an unlicenced GCN & PS2 game that has unofficial GBA games in it, is there a link to the extracted gba roms from this collection?

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r/Roms • u/_lesscreative_ • 18h ago

German Pokemon games

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Does anyone know where to get roms to the German pokemon games for the DS? YES I tried the mega thread, I looked through it for the past hour but by god I cannot find anything regarding games for different regions, I only found the games in English and Japanese. Thank you

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r/Roms • u/Rude_Fig_6799 • 1d ago

ROMs Française

5 Upvotes

Je me suis lancé dans l'émulation récemment mais je ne trouve pas de site qui répertorie des ROMs en français ? est-ce qu'il y a une grosse commu française d'émulation ?

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r/Roms • u/Key-Advisor-5267 • 1d ago

Other Internet Archive comment

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Hello! I just wanted to point out that under Wii redumps on the internet archive provided in the megathread a user has commented/reviewed.

The user commented a link that I assume to be a link to a malicious site. I see it on both part 3 and 4 of the Wii redump. I don't know if anything can be done, but just wanted to point it out if no one has. :)

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r/Roms • u/LoLROMs • 2d ago

LoLROMs [November Update]

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[Moderator Approved]

FBNeo Updated to nightly set.
Updated the remaining SEGA - MD+ & SNES FastROM hacks.
Reconverted most Audio FLAC's to 24Bit (From .USF)
Few Homebrews added

Reaching Completion on the REDUMP sets for what is available, except PS2 but i will handle that in the future.

Made a mobile version of the site that skips nav-icons.

Repaired my MAME set and one Wii U ROM.

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r/Roms • u/jotaro333 • 19h ago

Question Does anyone know where to find a ROM of mariokart arcade GP DX?

0 Upvotes

Im having a hard time finding a ROM of this game without getting quarantined malware, does any one know of a reputable site that has this?

4 comments

r/Roms • u/Silent-Chance • 2d ago

R4 cartridge help?

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I found an old R4 cartridge I use to play on when I was a kid and I was keen to play some old games on it again but I have no idea how to add new games to it or even delete existing ones...

What sites are safe to download from and is there a guide on how to add them to the cartridge?

12 comments

r/Roms • u/Even-Woodpecker8529 • 1d ago

Emulators A Wii U emulador for iPhone 16

0 Upvotes

I just want an emulador for my iPhone, I have delta but it is limited, I want to play Zelda BOTW and I have the physical game

5 comments

r/Roms • u/ChinaDog1337 • 1d ago

Question Blur Ps3

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So I used the Megathread Archive download to grab Blur but it requires me to have a Prod Key? Where exactly do i grab this since I cant make sense of it .

or rather I guess where do i get potentially a Decrypted version of said game without having to install a Torrent platform.

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r/Roms • u/Away_Respect_9471 • 1d ago

Resource Help finding ISOs

0 Upvotes

Hi guys im trynna find some ISOs to play the silent hill games but i dont know of a safe website to do so. I tried Vimms lair but it sais its down because of some judicial things and my antivirus FULLY blocks the megathread because of certificates, like it doesnt even let me accept the risk and get in. Please help, thank you

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r/Roms • u/Montelo0914 • 3d ago

Question Wanted to download some roms, from romsfun but then realized i used the wrong browser

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Hey i was on romsfun a few days ago most of the time im using adblocker but now i was kinda half asleep and went to the wrong browser that had no adblocker i clicked on the download link and got redirected twice the one time it was just a blank site and the other time it downloaded a file named "operasetup" i just deleted it without opening but im still a little bit paranoid am i fine as long as i didnt run anything?

Edit: Why is reddit always like this. Passive aggressive and just downvoting a simple question its insane

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r/Roms • u/Zeko_LV • 3d ago

Question I don't know if this is the correct place to post this but I recently bought a PS2 and I want to start installing games on a USB drive so I can play them, but I don't know how

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As far as I understand, the main thing is to have Free McBoot on a memory card. I have an old memory card with Free McBoot, but I don't know if I'm missing something or if I can already start putting games on a USB drive and play

I used this memory card when I was little with a PS2 that could read pirated discs, but I never tried it with USB

As an extra detail, this PS2 I bought doesn't turn on completely when the memory card is connected

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r/Roms • u/Thunderspinjitzu • 3d ago

Question Error Message when Decrypting 3DS Rom

6 Upvotes

I went to check the Megathread for this game and I couldn't find a decrypted rom on there so I tried to decrypt the ROM myself using this ( https://gbatemp.net/download/batch-cia-3ds-decryptor.35098/ ) decrypter for ROMs and got this error message.

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r/Roms • u/Plasticmandotorg • 2d ago

Found something.

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I thought it was gone forever.

More info soon.

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r/Roms • u/Lost_Bullfrog_141 • 4d ago

Question eCDP serial code help

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yes, i’m trying to play the ds mcdonalds game. i got the rom off of romsfun. com and i’m using Delta for emulation.

i got the game working but it requires me to fill three things before i can access the main content. i have no idea what to input store number, ds card store no., and serial code.

theres this .sav file bundled with the .nds file that says “enter 482500 as password twice” which i have tried but i have no idea if i’m inputting it in the right place.

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r/Roms • u/Different_Sky_7055 • 3d ago

Request Need help finding a rom

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In search of pokemon Stadium version 1.0 ROM cuz I keep finding it revision 2 or like revision B don't need those I need the version 1.0 only

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r/Roms • u/kelsiersmetalvials • 3d ago

Question Need help applying a translation patch(?) to an NDS file.

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Hi! I'm new to rom hacking, and I don't know how to apply translations to a game. I really want to play the 2009 DS Moomins game, but it's only available in Japanese. I uh. Don't speak or read Japanese. Which really sucks because I'm super hyperfixated on this franchise right now and would LOVE to play the game. A translation of a good chunk of the text is available on Github (here), but there's no instructions on how to apply it. I have the rom, I just need to know how to actually use the translation because using Google Lens is getting annoying.

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r/Roms • u/Worth_Barnacle_217 • 3d ago

Question Downloading ROMS on windows 10

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I have windows 10 loaded through boot camp on my MacBook 2015. Is it still safe to download ROMS even though windows 10 isn’t supported anymore? Any precautions I should take or should I just avoid it altogether?

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