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.

  • _sideffect@lemmy.worldEnglish
    33·
    2 months ago

    Someone should buy this and then charge like $5 to backup someone’s cartridge for them.

    Too expensive for everyone to own

    • ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.netEnglish
      71·
      2 months ago

      Yeah seriously.

      Also are we not at a stage where most games have been dumped perfectly already?

      • NewNewAccount@lemmy.worldEnglish
        30·
        2 months ago

        This is for preserving one’s own library, which makes emulation fully legal instead of the wink wink “legal” that many gamers find themselves in.

        • narc0tic_bird@lemm.eeEnglish
          24·
          2 months ago

          Most of the cartridges this device can dump are so old that nobody will come after you for owning such dumps, whether they’re from your cartridge or not. It’ll also be hard to prove that the ROM isn’t from your own cartridge if it’s a clean ROM.