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--- carts:nintendo:snes [2023/02/18 18:04] – cartridge_hermit
+++ carts:nintendo:snes [2025/10/18 17:40] (current) – [Super Nintendo Entertainment System / Super Famicom] hiccup
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+**Warning:**
+{{wst>unlicensed_nes_snes_cart_warning}}
 ===== Introduction =====
 Dumping SNES / SFC cartridges require the use of a specialized dumper hardware that supports the cartridges, not to mention these dumpers may not be able to dump every single kind of cartridges.
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 ===== Methods =====
-  - [[#Sanni Cart Reader]]
+  - [[#Open Source Cartridge Reader]]
   - [[#RetroBlaster 2.0]]
   - [[#Super NT / CopySNES]]
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   - [[#RetroFreak]]
-==== Sanni Cart Reader ====
+==== Open Source Cartridge Reader ====
-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.
+The [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader|Open Source Cartridge Reader]] (OSCR) 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 [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/How-to-flash-the-Arduino|flashing instructions]] to update the firmware of your Cart Reader.
-If the Sanni Cart Reader is equipped with a snesCIC and Adafruit Clock Generator, it is possible to dump cartridges with embedded SA-1 chip.
+If the OSCR is equipped with a snesCIC and Adafruit Clock Generator, it is possible to dump cartridges with embedded SA-1 chip.
 === Dumping Regular Cartridges ===
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 The RetroBlaster software currently only supports Windows and is available on the [[https://github.com/retrostage/RetroBlaster|RetroBlaster github]].
+{{:carts:sega:rertoblaster_5v.jpg|}}
 Make sure the 5V setting is selected on the device (not the 3V setting).
 Connect the SNES adapter to the RetroBlaster. To seat the adapter, firmly but gently push the adapter in until the pins are no longer showing.
+{{:carts:nintendo:snes:retroblaster_snes.jpg|}}
 Insert the cartridge or PCB into the adapter, with the label side facing the activity LED.
 Open the RetroBlaster software (click Run if you see a security warning about the publisher not being verified) and navigate to the SNES tab.
+{{:carts:nintendo:snes:retroblaster_snes_software.png|}}
 Click "Dump ROM."  Choose the location and filename for your ROM.
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 See [[carts:nintendo:nes|instructions here for NES / Famicom dumping using the RetroFreak]], the same setup applies to dumping Super Nintendo / Super Famicom games.
-===== For Reference: Identifying Game Versions =====
+==== Opening carts ====
+Firmly unscrew the front of the cartridge with a 3.8mm Gamebit or line head screw driver, and slide the top half of the shell down to expose the PCB.
+===== Identifying Game Versions =====
+Once the cart has been opened, you can decode the letters/numbers stamped on the main chip.
 {{:carts:nintendo:snes:snes-identifying_game_versions.png?400}}
-**SSS**(**S**)-**GG**(**GG**)-**V**\\
+{{:carts:nintendo:snes:sne_chip_codes.svg?600}}
-S = System/Region (SHVC = Super Famicom/Japan/World, SNS = USA SNES, SPAL = Europe SNES)\\
-G = Game code (e.g. MW = Super Mario World)\\
+**S**ystem/region
-V = Version (starts at 0)\\
+  * SHVC = Super Famicom/Japan/World
+  * SNS = USA SNES
+  * SPAL = Europe SNES
+**G**ame code (e.g. MW = Super Mario World)\\
+**V**ersion (starts at 0)\\
+The game code is six to nine characters. For example, the code for Super Mario World (USA) ''SNS-MW-0'' and Warlock (PAL) is ''SPAL-AWKP-0''.
 ===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info =====