n64RomConversion

This is a simple python script for converting between Nintendo 64 Rom file types (n64, v64, z64) with zero dependencies (other than Python 3.10+). This was a fairly simple exercise as all n64 file types are just slightly obfuscated versions of each other. I would highly recommend reading the links in Credits and program it yourself.

I believe there was a Java version on Github a while ago but I can no longer find the repository. This should accomplish the same thing, except written in a more convenient language. More importantly, one that supports the XDG Base Directory Specifications. Non Linux users can feel free to ignore this.

Running

python main.py -i baserom.{n64|z64|v64} -o output.{n64|z64|v64}

Examples

python main.py -i baserom.n64 -o output.z64
python main.py -i output.z64 -o other.v64

Running Unit Tests

Install pytest and run pytest -v in the root of the directory.

Credits

• Wikipedia's Article on n64 rom file formats
  • A nice preamble for the uninformed
• A nice thread explaining the technical differences between file types
  • A nice read if you wish to program the conversion yourself