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
Official site: https://www.cartreader.net/
US$249.99 ready-built, for anybody curious. Not saying it’s not worth that, but that will price a lot of people out of it.
Me.
I was like “oh cool!”
And then I saw the price.
I had someone build one for me a while back. I don’t have any rare cartridges, but the games my dad and I played together have saves that I value. Hopefully the thing works!
Yeah if you can do it yourself it’s about half that. Save the hero builds an older revision but it’s also cheaper.
And if you want to not bother with the systems you don’t have I’d imagine that would make it simpler and cheaper too
Unfortunately not that much less expensive, each additional slot maybe adds $1-2.5 to the project. The screen, Arduino and pcb are the bulk of the cost.
Ah that’s a shame, I guess the ones I’ve seen in the past must have been a bit simpler