Explore the intricacies of hacking the Nintendo Game & Watch in this 35-minute conference talk from the Chaos Computer Club congress (rC3). Dive into the hardware specifics, learn about the debugging port, and understand the process of RAM dump analysis. Discover techniques for dumping flash memory and extracting the original firmware. Follow the journey of getting homebrew software and even DOOM running on the device. Gain insights into emulator development for the Game & Watch and learn about the community that has formed around this hacking project. The talk covers various aspects of reverse engineering and modifying the Game & Watch, providing a comprehensive overview for those interested in hardware hacking and retro gaming.
Overview
Syllabus
- Intro
- The hardware
- Debugging port
- RAM dump analysis
- Dumping the flash
- Dumping the original firmware
- Getting Homebrew and DOOM onto the device
- Emulators
- The community
Taught by
stacksmashing
