How to Use BPS and IPS Patch Files

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https://www.smspower.org/Hacks/HowToUseBPSAndIPSPatchFiles
 

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Hacks are generally distributed as patches to reduce download size and avoid copyright issues. To create the final patched file, you will need:

• The original unmodified version of the game (the "ROM")
• The patch
• Patching software

We provide patches in two formats:

IPS

This is a very old format which has been widely used for many years. IPS files do not include any check that the patch is applied to the correct file - please check that you have the correct size and version file before and after patching.

BPS

This is a much more modern format than IPS and has several advantages:

• It checks that the input file is the correct one
• It produces smaller patches in many cases, especially when data has been rearranged
• It reliably supports "expansion" of the ROM

Software

We recommend Floating IPS. Download Floating IPS 1.31 for Windows and Linux.