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| ====== Dumping hardware ====== | ====== Popular dumping hardware ====== |
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| ===== Introduction ===== | |
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| This is meant to be a non-exhaustive list of hardware solutions for dumping games. | |
| We will however show the hardware we _do_ recommend for certain dumping functionality. | |
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| ===== Overview ===== | |
| **See [[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/133_jsEuQPGUti7NLM-GfsjfiZm6pElmH6EGIhBnySXo/edit?usp=sharing|this]] google spreadsheet for an overview of various pieces of hardware.** | |
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| ===== Recommended General Hardware ===== | |
| In alphabetical order. | |
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| ^ Hardware ^ Link ^ Systems ^ | |
| | 64Drive + UltraSave | [[http://64drive.retroactive.be/purchase.php|Shop]] (orders temporarily on hold) | N64 including prototype carts | | |
| | BennVenn Joey Jr. | [[https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/usb-gb-c-cart-dumper-the-joey-jr|Shop]] | GB/C/A | | |
| | GBxCart RW | [[https://shop.insidegadgets.com/product/gbxcart-rw/|Shop]] | GB/C/A | | |
| | INLRetro | [[http://www.infiniteneslives.com/inlretro.php|Shop]] | GB/C/A, NES/Famicom, SNES/SFC, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, N64 | | |
| | Retrode 2 | [[https://stoneagegamer.com/retrode-2-cart-reader-rom-dumper-for-super-nintendo-genesis-more.html|Shop US]] [[https://dragonbox.de/en/cartridge-dumper/retrode2.html|Shop EU]] [[https://retrode.com|Website]] | SNES/SFC, Sega Genesis/MegaDrive (with adapters for N64, SMS, GB/C/A)| | |
| | RetroFreak | [[https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Retro-Freak-Compatible-Controller-Adapter/dp/B00ZZ70KMG/|Shop JP]] [[https://cybergadget.co.jp/retrofreak/en.html|Website]] | GB/C/A, NES/Famicom, SNES/SFC, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, PCE | | |
| | Sanni Cart Reader | [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/|GitHub]] | GB/C/A, SNES/SFC, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, N64 (with adapters for NES/Famicom, Sega Master System, PCE, WonderSwan) | | |
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| | Unless otherwise noted, all listed stores ship worldwide. |
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| | =====Multi-system support===== |
| | ^ Hardware | **Supported systems** | **Approximate cost** ^ Shops | | |
| | | [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader|Open Source Cartridge Reader]] (OSCR) ((These shops aren't affiliated with this project, but since the hardware is open source, anyone can build and sell them if they follow the license)) | Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Game Boy/Color/Advance, Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Master System ([[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/Supported-Systems|many more with adapters]]) | $150, adapters for additional systems are extra | [[https://savethehero.builders/|Japan]], [[https://store.starshade.dev/product/oscr-hw5|USA]], [[https://bonzosretro.shop/products/sanni-cart-reader-v5|USA]] (USA shipping only) | | |
| | | RetroStage RetroBlaster 2.0 | Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, Mega Drive/Genesis, TurboGrafx-16 | $60-$95 depending on adapter choice | [[https://retrostage.net/?product=retroblaster-programmer-2-0|USA]] (no shipping to UK) | | |
| | | RetroFreak | Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, Game Boy/Color/Advance, Mega Drive/Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, SuperGrafx | $190 (¥26,700) | [[https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Retro-Freak-Compatible-Controller-Adapter/dp/B00ZZ70KMG/|Japan]] | | |
| | | Retrode 2 | Super Nintendo, Mega Drive/Genesis (with adapters: Nintendo 64, Game Boy/Color/Advance, Sega Master System) | $85/€63 | [[https://stoneagegamer.com/retrode-2-cart-reader-rom-dumper-for-super-nintendo-genesis-more.html|USA]] [[https://dragonbox.de/en/cartridge-dumper/retrode2.html|Germany]] | | |
| | | INLRetro | Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo | $60 | [[http://www.infiniteneslives.com/inlretro.php|USA]] | | |
| | =====Game Boy===== |
| | ^ Hardware | **Supported systems** | **Approximate cost** ^ Shops | | |
| | | BennVenn Joey Jr. | Game Boy/Color/Advance | $40 | [[https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/usb-gb-c-cart-dumper-the-joey-jr|Australia]] | | |
| | | GBxCart RW | Game Boy/Color/Advance | $32 | [[https://shop.insidegadgets.com/product/gbxcart-rw/|USA]], [[https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/insidegadgets|USA]], [[https://www.zedlabz.com/search?type=product&q=insidegadgets|UK]], [[https://www.retromodding.com/search?q=gbxcart|Canada]] | | |
| | =====Phones===== |
| | ^ Hardware | **Supported systems** | **Approximate cost** ^ Shops | | |
| | | FOMA Debug Adapter | Most Docomo phones and some Softbank phones | $16 for US, $32 international (including shipping) \\ Can be built at home for less | [[https://swag.gametank.zone/products/foma-debug-adapter|USA]] | | |