Sega_Genesis_Patch_Manager_v3.0 - Utility

Sega Genesis Patch Manager v3.0

Compatibility: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11
Important Note: The program is provided as a ready-to-use executable file. No Python installation is required — all necessary components and dependencies are pre-packaged within the application.

What’s New in Version 3.0

Key Improvements

Completely redesigned interface based on PyQt6 for enhanced usability and stability
Automatic conflict detection system with detailed reporting
Advanced compatibility analysis featuring percentage calculation and color indication (green = safe, orange = potential issues, red = high risk of errors)
RLE compression support for IPS patches ensuring correct application
Enhanced setup wizard with automatic step navigation
Flexible patch application order (automatic or manual selection)
Export customization options including checksum correction and file naming
Drag & Drop functionality for ROMs and patches
Conflict report generation in HTML and plain text formats

Program Description

Sega Genesis Patch Manager v3.0 is a professional tool for working with IPS patches for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games. The software is distributed in two language versions:

Sega_Genesis_Patch_Manager_v3.0_EN — English language version
Sega_Genesis_Patch_Manager_v3.0_RU — Russian language version

Both versions support.smd,.bin,.gen,.md formats and provide advanced features for patch analysis and application.

Core Features

IPS patch application (including RLE-compressed data)
Queue mode essential for games where patch order affects the outcome
In-depth conflict analysis with address intersection verification
Automatic checksum correction (address 0x18E)
Flexible output file naming (based on ROM header or patch names)
ROM size verification (maximum 16MB)
Safe temporary file handling

How to Use

Select a ROM file via interface or drag & drop
Add patches (either individual files or entire folders)
Check compatibility (the program will automatically detect conflicts)
Configure application order if necessary
Specify save location and file name
Apply patches — the program will display progress and correct checksum automatically

Important Notes

First-time setup includes a guided configuration wizard
Patch conflicts are not always critical — review reports carefully
Complex modifications may require manual patch ordering
Conflicts at address 0x18E (checksum) are ignored as they are corrected automatically

Staff/Credits:

DeepSeek: Full Project Implementation and Development
Project Overview
uuuser There is a person without whom nothing would have existed at all. They created a simple batch file for applying patches, I modified it, and this program emerged from that batch file.
Sharpnull The person suggested functions for the program and assisted with code optimization.

Альтернативный вариант перевода:
A person proposed features for the software and provided assistance with code optimization.
drakula1912 Program Ideologist and Program Tester.

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