.RPX File Extension

RPX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Wii U Game

General Information

Title RPX File Extension
Extension .rpx
Full Form Revolution Executable File
File Type Executable File
Developer Nintendo
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Execute code
Additional Functions Game play
Features Encrypted, Compiled

File Characteristics

Quality High performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Homebrew Development Yes
Research Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Exploit execution
Best Practices Verify source, Safe handling

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2012
Latest Version Depends on game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wud, .wux, .wad

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Cemu Free, Donations Windows
Decaf Free Cross-platform

Type 2: Report XML File

An RPX file contains the code to run Wii U games on the console or Cemu emulator. It has the files needed like the game ROM. RPX files are large due to all the content. Cemu loads RPX files to play Wi...

General Information

Title RPX File Extension
Extension .rpx
Full Form Report XML File
File Type XML File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store reports
Additional Functions Data interchange
Features Text-based, Structured

File Characteristics

Quality High readability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Analysis Yes
Data Reporting Yes
Data Visualization With software

Security and Practices

Security Risks XML injection
Best Practices Schema validation, Data sanitization

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .rdl, .birt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IBM Cognos Paid Windows, Linux, AIX
Pentaho Paid, Community Edition Windows, Mac, Linux