Example: { "title": "Sonic the Hedgehog", "region": "USA", "year": 1991, "publisher": "Sega", "filename": "Sonic the Hedgehog (USA) [1991] [Sega].bin", "checksum_sha1": "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx", "dump_tool": "CartDumper v1.2", "manual_scanned": true, "notes": "Verified on 2026-03-23" }

Overview This tutorial explains what a Sega Genesis ROMs archive is, how such archives are organized, how to browse and manage ROM collections responsibly, and practical steps for creating, preserving, and using a local ROM archive for personal use. It focuses on technical workflow, metadata organization, and tools to keep collections organized and usable.