Hullroms

Hullroms are a type of digital content primarily associated with older portable gaming devices, most notably the Game Boy Advance (GBA). Specifically, hullroms refer to the data contained within a game cartridge that is typically read by the console. The term "rom" itself is derived from "read-only memory," the type of storage used for game data in many older systems. When a user refers to a "hullrom," they are usually talking about a digital backup or copy of this game data, often obtained through means other than purchasing the original cartridge.

These digital copies can be used for various purposes. For some, they serve as a way to preserve games whose physical media might be deteriorating or lost. Others may use hullroms to play games on emulators, which are software programs designed to mimic the functionality of the original gaming hardware on modern devices like computers or smartphones. The creation and distribution of hullroms can be a complex legal issue, as it often involves copyright considerations. While personal backups for archival purposes are sometimes viewed differently, the unauthorized sharing of hullroms is generally considered copyright infringement. The term "hullrom" itself is a colloquialism and not an official technical designation.