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. Here's a detailed look at its features and benefits:Key FeaturesSupported Systems: The OSCR supports numerous systems, including NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis, and more. Additional systems can be supported with adapters. Functionality: It enables users to dump ROMs and save files directly to an SD card without

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.

  • ipkpjersi@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Honestly, as cool as this is, I just keep collections of downloaded entire game libraries like PS1, PS2, PSP, 3DS, NDS, GB, GBC, GBA, NES, SNES, etc.

    I’m more interested in preserving my save games, which I can dump myself on my modded 3DS for 3DS and NDS games, plus my PSP I can just copy paste those save games from the memory card. Those are more what is really irreplacable. Everyone has my games, not everyone has my save games.

    • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      4·
      3 months 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.

      • ipkpjersi@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        3 months 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.

        • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          1·
          2 months 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!

            • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
              2·
              2 months 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.