What can you do with roms?

Roms are used in just about everything where a PCB needs software or commands to execute. Although I have mostly dealt with them in arcade and pinball machines, there are many practical applications for replacements, repairs, or customization. Some of my customers requesting custom burns have been for:

• Arcade Games and Pinball Machines
  • Play hacked / customized versions of the software*
    • Add Free Play
    • Add profanity
    • Unlock hidden characters
    • Restore removed characters, glitches, and other features from previous versions of the software (Who remembers MK2 characters and the tank game in NBA JAM?)
  • Upgrade or downgrade software versions to the latest version or first prototype
  • Revive dead video games (Suicide Batteries)
• Audio / Video Equipment
• Automotive / engine tuning
• Musical Instruments
  • Guitar pedals
  • Keyboards / Synthesizers (Kurzweil section coming soon)
• Slot Machines
  • Clear Ram/Settings
  • Change Payouts / Odds
  • Enable Accessories and Jackpots
• Televisions
• UHF / VHF / Ham / Amateur Radios

*Please keep in mind, when I say “custom”, I mean you provide me with a rom image to burn on a chip “custom” for you…I am not smart enough to hack games and make my own “custom” versions or customize / change games for you, but there are various ones floating around all over the internet!