Game Boy Color ROM
General Information
| Title | GBC File Extension |
| Extension | .gbc |
| Full Form | Game Boy Color ROM |
| File Type | Game ROM File |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| MIME Type | application/x-gameboy-color-rom |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Emulation playback |
| Features | Read-only, Binary |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Fixed by ROM |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Gaming | Yes |
| Software Development | Emulator development |
| Preservation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Piracy concerns |
| Best Practices | Legal usage, Secure sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1998 |
| Latest Version | Varies by game |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .gb, .gba, .nes, .snes |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 VisualBoyAdvance |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 RetroArch |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, various |
| OpenEmu |
Free | Mac |