.cgb Game Boy Color ROM
Programs & libraries
| MIME type | application/x-gameboy-color-rom |
|---|---|
| Description | Game Boy Color ROM |
| Category | Programs & libraries |
| Other extensions | .gbc |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .cgb file?
A .cgb file is a “Game Boy Color ROM” (MIME type application/x-gameboy-color-rom).
How do I open a .cgb file?
This is executable code or a library. Only open such files from trusted sources; to inspect them, use tools such as file, objdump or a hex editor.
How can you tell a genuine .cgb file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.cgb shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .cgb?
The MIME type is application/x-gameboy-color-rom. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-gameboy-color-rom .cgb; in nginx: types { application/x-gameboy-color-rom cgb; }.