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Multiple options exist to create backups of your game ROMs and save data. Depending on what options and systems you need, some options may be better than others.
Multiple options exist to create backups of your game ROMs and save data for the NES. Depending on what options and systems you need, some options may be better than others.


== RetroBlaster ==
== RetroBlaster ==


The RetroBlaster allows for reading and writing of game ROMs and save data with specific mapper support.
The RetroBlaster allows for reading and writing of game ROMs and save data with specific mapper support.
The RetroBlaster supports:
* NES / Famicom
* SNES / Super Famicom
* Nintendo 64
* Game Boy / Game Boy Color
* Game Boy Advance
* Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
* TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine


For more information, check out the [[RetroBlaster]] page.  
For more information, check out the [[RetroBlaster]] page.  


== Sanni Cart Reader ==
== Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCaR) by Sanni ==


The open source Sanni Cart Reader is capable of reading game ROMs and saves.
The Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCaR) is capable of reading game ROMs and saves.
 
The OSCaR supports:
* NES / Famicom
* SNES / Super Famicom / Satellaview
* Nintendo 64
* Game Boy / Game Boy Color
* Game Boy Advance
* Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
* Sega Master System
* Sega Mark III (with Raphnet adapter)
* Sega SG-1000 (with Raphnet adapter)
* TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
* Many more systems with custom adapters


For more information, check out the [https://github.com/sanni/cartreader official GitHub].
For more information, check out the [https://github.com/sanni/cartreader official GitHub].
== Retrode 2 ==
The Retrode 2 is capable of reading game ROMs and saves. They are no longer sold through the official site, but have authorized distributors.
For more information, see the [https://www.retrode.com/ official website].


== RetroN 5 ==
== RetroN 5 ==


The RetroN 5 multi-emulator device can be unofficially modified to add the ability to read game ROMs and saves.
The RetroN 5 multi-emulator device can be unofficially modified to add the ability to read game ROMs and saves.
The RetroN 5 supports:
* NES / Famicom
* SNES / Super Famicom
* Game Boy / Game Boy Color
* Game Boy Advance
* Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
* Sega Master System


For more information, see the [[Backups with RetroN 5]] page.
For more information, see the [[Backups with RetroN 5]] page.
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The Retro Freak multi-emulator device can natively back up game ROMs and saves — however, they are encrypted. Through use of a custom firmware, the Retro Freak can create normal unencrypted game ROMs and saves.
The Retro Freak multi-emulator device can natively back up game ROMs and saves — however, they are encrypted. Through use of a custom firmware, the Retro Freak can create normal unencrypted game ROMs and saves.


For more information, see the [[Backups with Retro Freak]] page.
The Retro Freak supports:
* NES / Famicom
* SNES / Super Famicom
* Game Boy / Game Boy Color
* Game Boy Advance
* Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
* TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
* SuperGrafx
 
For more information, see the [https://github.com/amoore2600/rfdumper rfdumper GitHub].
 
== Backing up Famicom Disk System games ==
 
Famicom Disk System games can be backed up to PC with a Famicom Disk System and a special cable that can be made with two Multi-AV connectors and a device like the FDSStick and the FDSKey, how to build these cables is outlined on the respective device homepage. The Multi Game Doctor 1 can back up FDS games to PC with a parallel port cable, here is the schematic:
 
[[File:MGD1_to_PC.jpg]]  
 
The cable can be purchased [https://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_35&products_id=99 from Tototek].

Latest revision as of 03:54, 18 July 2023

Multiple options exist to create backups of your game ROMs and save data for the NES. Depending on what options and systems you need, some options may be better than others.

RetroBlaster

The RetroBlaster allows for reading and writing of game ROMs and save data with specific mapper support.

The RetroBlaster supports:

  • NES / Famicom
  • SNES / Super Famicom
  • Nintendo 64
  • Game Boy / Game Boy Color
  • Game Boy Advance
  • Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
  • TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine

For more information, check out the RetroBlaster page.

Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCaR) by Sanni

The Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCaR) is capable of reading game ROMs and saves.

The OSCaR supports:

  • NES / Famicom
  • SNES / Super Famicom / Satellaview
  • Nintendo 64
  • Game Boy / Game Boy Color
  • Game Boy Advance
  • Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
  • Sega Master System
  • Sega Mark III (with Raphnet adapter)
  • Sega SG-1000 (with Raphnet adapter)
  • TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
  • Many more systems with custom adapters

For more information, check out the official GitHub.

RetroN 5

The RetroN 5 multi-emulator device can be unofficially modified to add the ability to read game ROMs and saves.

The RetroN 5 supports:

  • NES / Famicom
  • SNES / Super Famicom
  • Game Boy / Game Boy Color
  • Game Boy Advance
  • Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
  • Sega Master System

For more information, see the Backups with RetroN 5 page.

Retro Freak

The Retro Freak multi-emulator device can natively back up game ROMs and saves — however, they are encrypted. Through use of a custom firmware, the Retro Freak can create normal unencrypted game ROMs and saves.

The Retro Freak supports:

  • NES / Famicom
  • SNES / Super Famicom
  • Game Boy / Game Boy Color
  • Game Boy Advance
  • Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
  • TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
  • SuperGrafx

For more information, see the rfdumper GitHub.

Backing up Famicom Disk System games

Famicom Disk System games can be backed up to PC with a Famicom Disk System and a special cable that can be made with two Multi-AV connectors and a device like the FDSStick and the FDSKey, how to build these cables is outlined on the respective device homepage. The Multi Game Doctor 1 can back up FDS games to PC with a parallel port cable, here is the schematic:

MGD1 to PC.jpg

The cable can be purchased from Tototek.