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Description:
Rednex GameBoy Development System
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 1, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: gameboy assembler development homebrew toolchain
Install: brew install rgbds
About:
RGBDS (Rednex GameBoy Development System) is a free and open-source assembler and linker package specifically designed for creating software for the Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color. It provides a complete toolchain for compiling assembly code into ROMs that can be run on the hardware or in emulators. Its primary value is enabling homebrew developers to create new games and applications for a classic platform.
Key Features:
  • RGBASM: A powerful assembler that translates assembly source code into object files.
  • RGBLINK: A linker that combines object files into a final Game Boy ROM file.
  • RGBFIX: A utility to correct and set ROM header values to ensure compatibility.
  • Supports modern features like reverse Polish notation for expressions and flexible macro systems.
Use Cases:
  • Developing new homebrew games and demos for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
  • Creating custom tools or utilities to run on Game Boy hardware.
  • Learning and reverse-engineering Game Boy software architecture.
Alternatives:
  • WLA-DX – Another popular multi-platform assembler that supports Game Boy, but RGBDS is often preferred for its specific focus and modern feature set.
Version History
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Nov 1, 2025 4:13am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8bb00fc0
Sep 14, 2025 6:18am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7ed32fdf
Dec 27, 2024 4:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 45b7aaf8
Sep 14, 2024 12:17am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9941b40d
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