Explore the world of vintage video game preservation with this informative video on the Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCR). Learn how ROM cartridges function, understand the process of ROM dumping, and discover the capabilities of the Sanni OSCR. Follow along as the host demonstrates how to set up an SD card for the device, dump ROMs from popular games like Sonic and Metroid, and backup and restore save files. Get insights on where to obtain an OSCR, its quirks, and the legal considerations surrounding ROM dumping. Gain valuable knowledge about preserving classic gaming history through this comprehensive guide to using the Open Source Cartridge Reader.
Open Source Cartridge Reader: Dumping ROMs and Saves from Vintage Game Consoles
Overview
Syllabus
I say greetings and talk about OSCR
How do ROM cartridges work anyway?
What is ROM dumping?
Finally introducing the Sanni Open Source Cartridge Reader
DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer
Setting up your SD card for OSCR
Let's dump a Sonic ROM with the OSCR!
Ripping Metroid
Backing up and restoring save files with OSCR
How to get an OSCR
OSCR's quirks
Conclusion
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