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   - [[#GBxCart RW]]   - [[#GBxCart RW]]
-  - [[#The Joey Jr]] +  - [[#Joey Jr]] 
-  - [[#Sanni Cart Reader]]+  - [[#Open Source Cartridge Reader]]
   - [[#RetroBlaster 2.0]]   - [[#RetroBlaster 2.0]]
  
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 Please see the the page for Lesserkuma's open-source software for the GBxCart RW, [[https://github.com/lesserkuma/FlashGBX|FlashGBX]]. Please see the the page for Lesserkuma's open-source software for the GBxCart RW, [[https://github.com/lesserkuma/FlashGBX|FlashGBX]].
  
-=== The Joey Jr ===+=== Joey Jr ===
  
 The Joey Jr is another inexpensive option for dedicated dumping hardware. The Joey Jr is another inexpensive option for dedicated dumping hardware.
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 For latest official instruction on how to use the Joey Jr, please see the [[https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/pages/the-joey-junior-gb-gbc-gba-cart-dumper-and-flasher|official user guide]]. For latest official instruction on how to use the Joey Jr, please see the [[https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/pages/the-joey-junior-gb-gbc-gba-cart-dumper-and-flasher|official user guide]].
  
-=== Sanni Cart Reader ===+=== Open Source Cartridge Reader ===
  
-Sanni Cart Reader is a versatile dumping tool that supports several different consoles/cartridges, but is pricier than the Joey Jr or GBxCart RW.+Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCR) is a versatile dumping tool that supports several different consoles/cartridges, but is pricier than the Joey Jr or GBxCart RW.
  
-The Sanni Cart Reader comes with Game Boy / Game Boy Color dumping capabilities by default. [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/Reading-a-Game-Boy-rom|Follow the Sanni Cart Reader wiki]] for proper settings, and dumping instructions.+The OSCR comes with Game Boy / Game Boy Color dumping capabilities by default. [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/Reading-a-Game-Boy-rom|Follow the OSCR wiki]] for proper settings, and dumping instructions.
  
 ==== RetroBlaster 2.0 ==== ==== RetroBlaster 2.0 ====
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 The Y-shaped screw on the back of GBA cartridges can be opened with a size Y1 tri-point (sometimes called tri-wing) screwdriver. Once the screw is removed, gently slide the label side of the cart down to expose the PCB. The Y-shaped screw on the back of GBA cartridges can be opened with a size Y1 tri-point (sometimes called tri-wing) screwdriver. Once the screw is removed, gently slide the label side of the cart down to expose the PCB.
  
-===== For Reference: Identifying Game Versions =====+===== Identifying Game Versions =====
  
 Once the cart has been opened, you can decode the letters/numbers stamped on the main chip. Once the cart has been opened, you can decode the letters/numbers stamped on the main chip.
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 {{:carts:nintendo:gba:gba-identifying_game_versions.png?260}} {{:carts:nintendo:gba:gba-identifying_game_versions.png?260}}
  
-{{:todo:gba_cart_code.png?600}}+{{:carts:nintendo:sss-tggr-v.svg?600}}
  
- S = System (Almost always "AGB")\\  T = Type (N = Normal)\\  G = Game code (e.g. MA = Super Mario Advance)\\  R = Region (J = Japan, E = USA, P = Europe)\\  V = Version (starts at 0)\\+S = System (Almost always "AGB")\\ 
 +T = Type (N = Normal)\\ 
 +G = Game code (e.g. MA = Super Mario Advance)\\ 
 +R = Region (J = Japan, E = USA, P = Europe)\\ 
 +V = Version (starts at 0)\\ 
 + 
 +For example, ''AGB-AMAE-0'' is Super Mario Advance (USA).
  
 There is also a shortened version of the code on the left hand side, in the format **TGGR**-**V**. There is also a shortened version of the code on the left hand side, in the format **TGGR**-**V**.
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