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Coding > Do GBA ROMs have a header?

#164726 - ShadowX - Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:32 am

I tried to code in Sega Genesis, and I see that Genesis ROMs have the "ROM header".
But I did not see any header in GBA.

Do GBA ROMs have a header?

#164727 - Dwedit - Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:58 am

There is a header, and it is part of the cartridge data, not separate.
Among other things, a game must have a valid copy of the Nintendo logo in order to boot.
Look for GBATEK for more information.
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