Looking to ROM dump just a handful of games, so I’m trying not to spend hundreds on a Sanni or Retrode. I saw this on AliExpress for $15.

I’ve personally had good luck with Alibaba and Aliexpress, but I recognize that this could just straight not work. There’s no documentation, but it claims the game data will show up like files on a USB flash drive.

Anybody know where this design came from?

  • ch00f@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    131·
    3 months ago

    Call it a hobby. Having the data from the physical cart brings me joy. Also, I’m looking to rebuild my collection from childhood for when the Analogue3D finally comes out.

    • simplymath@lemmy.worldEnglish
      712·
      3 months ago

      The binary blob is essentially just a number stored in a fancy configuration of electrons, OP. In the best case scenario, this device is just e-waste.

      • xyzzy@lemm.eeEnglish
        11·
        3 months ago

        I really can’t stand it when people feel the need to denigrate other people’s hobbies. Your comment added nothing.

        • simplymath@lemmy.worldEnglish
          17·
          3 months ago

          what’s denigrating about calling the game a number? Is the hobby collecting devices from China? Why not figure out how an N64 works and dump it yourself if that’s your hobby?

          I’m not against the idea, homey. I just wouldn’t plug this device into my computer. Grab an Arduino or JTAG cable.

          https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V0CPjHO_3Yo