The (created by byuu/Near) is the modern successor to the older IPS format. It is preferred for N64 modding because:
: The go-to mobile app for applying patches on the go. How to Patch an N64 ROM To successfully patch a game, follow these steps: n64 bps patcher
: Unlike IPS, it can handle files larger than 16MB (crucial for expanded N64 ROMs). The (created by byuu/Near) is the modern successor