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This is a list of tools used frequently in homebrew software development. Some are console-specific, while others can be used for multiple consoles.

* [https://www.aseprite.org/ Aseprite] - Non-free at $14.99, but good software for sprite and pixel art

* [http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/958/ YY-CHR] - Originally developed to edit NES sprites, YY-CHR can also be used for SNES, Genesis, PCE, Game Gear, WonderSwan, Gameboy/GBC, MSX 1 and 2, NeoGeoPocket, Sega Master System, and Game Boy Advance. Supports plugins. Written in C#, with an [http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/119/ older C++ version] available.

* [http://pulkomandy.tk/projects/GrafX2 GrafX2] - Drawing program inspired directly by Deluxe Paint

* [http://www.famitracker.com/ FamiTracker] - Free Windows music tracker for the NES/Famicom systems

* [http://www.deflemask.com/ Deflemask] - Free cross-platform tracker for Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, Game Boy, PCE, NES, C64, Sega X/Y

* [https://milkytracker.titandemo.org/ MilkyTracker] - Free cross-platform tracker for editing MOD and XM formats (mostly Amiga)

* [http://amigascne.org/abyss/ahx/ AHX] - Tracker for creating C-64 style chiptunes ([[SID]] emulation), with both PC and Amiga versions available