The Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCR) is a versatile tool designed to help preserve video game cartridges and save data. Developed by Sanni and the community, this device allows users to back up ROM files and save games from a wide range of vintage consoles.

  • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 month ago

    Idk about this one but my GB/C/A dumper can do both the ROM and the save (well, no save on GB because there are no batts, but on the C and A it can.).

    I used it to back up my Pokemon Yellow cart, solder in a new batt, and put my save back on the cart.

    I assume this likely can do the same with at least most of those systems. But out of your listed systems GBC/A would be all you need as this doesn’t seem to do disks but only carts, you could just get a dedicated GBC/A dumper for backing those up, idk if they still sell the Joey Jr but that’s the one I use.

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      1 month ago

      Yeah, I could also use my DSLite to dump GBA saves at least. My GBC saves are unfortunately all long gone because the batteries dried up.

      It is really cool being able to dump save games, so if these multi-dumpers can do so, that’s amazing.

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        1 month ago

        I sure they can, that’s really the main point of cart dumpers.

        As for the GBC games all you need is some tabbed cr2525 or cr2023 depending, a tri-wing screwdriver, and a soldering iron, replace em!

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          1 month ago

          Yeah but if I replace them, it’s not like I get my saves back, right?

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            1 month ago

            No, but you’d regain the ability to create new saves, which also happens to give you an excuse to play 'em again!

            And if you’ve been playing ROMS you can put that save on an official cart, too.

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              1 month ago

              True, that’s a good point. Well, two good points.