ROMs
Permanent memory chips
ROMs is the plural of ROM, which stands for read-only memory—computer memory that retains data permanently and cannot be modified during normal operation.
In gaming and retro computing circles, ROMs more commonly refers to digital copies of software originally stored on game cartridges or arcade boards: I downloaded some old Nintendo ROMs to play on an emulator.
The legal status of ROM files depends on copyright and whether you own the original hardware.
Cross-platform compatibility layer
- retroEvoking recent past
- save stateRecorded progress snapshot
- cheat codeSecret gaming command
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
nostalgia · gameplay · homebrew · dumping · ISO · patch · translation · region-free
1980s home gaming system
- SNES1990s gaming platform abbreviation
- GenesisFirst biblical book
- N64Nineties cartridge gaming system
- Game BoyPortable gaming handheld
Atari · Sega · Nintendo · console · chip · PCB · contacts · label
Boot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- microcodeSub-machine-code processor instructions
- flashBrief burst of light
embedded · microcontroller · flashable · update · upgrade · nonvolatile · read-only · boot sequence
Unalterable computer storage
- optical discLaser-read data storage circle
- PROMSingle-write storage chip
- data retentionMaintaining saved information
- nonvolatileResistant to evaporation
memory chip · semiconductor · silicon · integrated circuit · megabyte · kilobyte · binary · permanent
emulator
Cross-platform compatibility layer
- retroEvoking recent past
- save stateRecorded progress snapshot
- cheat codeSecret gaming command
speedrun · nostalgia · gameplay · homebrew · dumping · ISO · patch · translation · region-free · compatibility
NES
1980s home gaming system
Game Boy · Atari · Sega · Nintendo · console · chip · PCB · contacts · label · shell
BIOS
Boot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- microcodeSub-machine-code processor instructions
flash · embedded · microcontroller · flashable · update · upgrade · nonvolatile · read-only · boot sequence · POST
read-only memory
Unalterable computer storage
- optical discLaser-read data storage circle
- PROMSingle-write storage chip
- data retentionMaintaining saved information
nonvolatile · memory chip · semiconductor · silicon · integrated circuit · megabyte · kilobyte · binary · permanent
ROMsflash drives
Portable USB memory devices
CD-RWs · DVD-RWs · memory cards · magnetic tape · floppy disks
- romantic comedyHumorous love story genre
- romantic obsessionFixated longing for another
- historical romanceLove story set historically
- CD ROMsLaser-readable storage media
- Roman numeralsAlphabetic number system
- romantic dinnerIntimate meal for two
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