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--- carts:nintendo:snes [2021/03/08 01:53]
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+++ carts:nintendo:snes [2021/10/13 01:32]
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 ===== Methods =====
-  - [[#Method 1 - Sanni Cart Reader|Sanni Cart Reader|Sanni Cart Reader]]
+  - [[#Method 1 - Sanni Cart Reader|Sanni Cart Reader]]
-  - Super NT
+  - [[#Method 2 - Super NT / CopySNES|Super NT]]
-  - InfiniteNesLives Retro Programmer
+  - [[#Method 3 - Retrode 2|Retrode2]]
-  - Retrode
+  - [[#Method 4 - RetroFreak|RetroFreak]]
-  - Super UFO Pro 8
-  - Copiers
 ==== Method 1 - Sanni Cart Reader ====
-The Sanni Cart Reader ([[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader|https://github.com/sanni/cartreader]]) is an open source Arduino based dumper that supports several systems, including SNES. It is portable, can be customized and does not need a computer to work.
+The [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader|Sanni Cart Reader]]) is an open source Arduino based dumper that supports several systems, including SNES. It is portable, can be customized and does not need a computer to work.
 Only a SD card is needed. Follow the instructions [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/How-to-flash-the-Arduino|here]] on how to update the firmware of your Cart Reader.
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 The information above is retrieved from https://github.com/SmokeMonsterPacks/Super-NT-Jailbreak, please see their GitHub repo for always up-to-date information about the Super NT jailbreak and CopySNES functionality.
+==== Method 3 - Retrode2 ====
+This is a super simple system that works really well, and is affordable and readily available. See our [[tools:hardware|hardware page for shop links]].
+  - Plug your game into the Retrode2.
+  - Make sure the voltage setting is at 5V.
+  - Connect the Retrode2 to your computer.
+  - The Retrode2 should now show up as a regular USB drive, and you can copy the ROM from there for further analysis.
+==== Method 4 - RetroFreak ====
-===== Gathering Dump Info =====
+==== Method 3 - RetroFreak ====
-<code ->
+See [[carts:nintendo:nes|instructions here for NES / Famicom dumping using the RetroFreak]], the same setup applies to dumping Super Nintendo / Super Famicom games.
-Dumping tool and version:
-Dumper:
-Affiliation:
-Dump creation date:
-Dump release date:
-Link(s):
-Title:
+===== Identifying Game Versions =====
-Region:
+todo: add info on cart/box serials (and non-standard carts if relevant)
-Edition:
-Languages:
-Language Select:
-WikiData ID:
-Size:
+{{:carts:nintendo:snes:snes-identifying_game_versions.png?400}}
-CRC32:
-MD5:
-SHA-1:
-SHA-256:
-Serial:
-Revision:
-Cart Images:
+**SSS**(**S**)-**GG**(**GG**)-**V**\\
-PCB Images:
+S = System/Region (SHVC = Super Famicom/Japan/World, SNS = USA SNES, SPAL = Europe SNES)\\
-Box Images:
+G = Game code (e.g. MW = Super Mario World)\\
-Physical Media Serial 1:
+V = Version (starts at 0)\\
-Physical Media Stamp:
-PCB Serial:
-ROM Chip Serial:
-Box Serial:
-Box Barcode:
-</code>
-  * General Note: If you are submitting this info to a person/group in order for them to add it to a database, you can skip the transcription of some things, and leave it to them. But it can make the process smoother if you do the transcription yourself.
+===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info =====
-  * File info is in Logiqx XML datfile compatible format.
-  * Link(s): Link to release post/page, if applicable
-  * Box Barcode: Keep the spaces. It should be verified against the barcode itself by using barcode scanning software and using the check digit.
-===== Submitting Dump Info =====
+See [[submission:nintendo-carts|Gathering and Submitting Dump Info for Nintendo carts]]
-You can submit your dump info to the [[https://no-intro.org/|No-Intro]] database, via the forum, email or directly via a database account if you have one.
 <sub>Minor contributions (No-Intro Wiki): Dizzzy, Hiccup, Wherewilf. Major contributions - initial //Sanni Cart Reader// instructions (dumping.guide): LuigiBlood. Minor contributions (dumping.guide): Hiccup.</sub>