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GBxCart RW v1.2

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A device for backing up GB, GBC and GBA cart’s game ROMs & save games, restoring saves and writing ROMs to supported Flash carts

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A device for backing up GB, GBC and GBA cart’s game ROMs & save games, restoring saves and writing ROMs to supported Flash carts

Stock status: In stock GBxCart RW - An open source (CC-BY) device suitable for GB, GBC and GBA carts so you can backup your game ROMs, backup or restore save games to your PC and write ROMs to supp...

Features

Backup games ROM to your PC
Backup save games to your PC
Restore save games from your PC
Write ROMs to supported Flash carts
Supports Gameboy, Gameboy Colour, Gameboy Advance cartridges
Supports SRAM/Flash/EEPROM for Gameboy Advance cartridges
GUI or console interfacing programs

Other Features

Backup GB Camera (active images) to BMP with a one click program called GB Camera Saver
GB Sachen ROM mapper reading support
GBA “24-in-1” Flash cart ROM mapper reading support (may not work for all flash carts)

Gameboy Flash Cart/Chips supported/tested

Catskull / DIY 32K (AM29F010B, SST39SF010A, AT49F040), Audio/WR pins – 32KByte
SST39SF040 - 512KByte
ES29LV160 (0883_DRV PCB) - 1MByte
Catskull / BV5 – Gameboy 2MByte
AM29LV160DB / 29LV160CTTC - 2MByte
AM29F016B - 2MByte
256M29 - 32 MByte (4x 8MB Banks)

(Check if your cart matches by checking board pictures here)

Gameboy Advance Flash Carts supported

MSP55LV128 – 16MByte
MSP55LV128M / 29GL128EHMC / 29LV128DTMC / 256M29EWH – 16MByte
256M29EWH – 32MByte
M36L0R706 – 16MByte
256L30B – 32MByte

Please note: If the game you are looking to flash saves to an EEPROM, then it won't work on any of these carts unless you patch it to use SRAM. If the cart you have doesn't have a spot for a battery, then you will need to patch that game to save back to the flash. (Check what save type your game is here.)

(Check if your cart matches by checking board pictures here)

Read/Write Speeds (Windows GUI)

Gameboy

1MByte ROM Read - 16s

32KByte SRAM Read/Write - 3s

32KByte Flash Cart Write - 5s

2MByte Flash Cart Write (writing 2MB) - ~2.5m

Gameboy Advance

8MByte ROM Read - 2m

256Kbit SRAM Read/Write - 3s

512Kbit Flash Read - 3s

512Kbit Flash Write - ~8s

64Kbit EEPROM Read - 3s

64Kbit EEPROM Write - 13s

16MByte Flash Cart Write (writing 16MB) - ~10-13m

Requirements

Micro-USB or USB-C Cable (v1.2/v1.3 board) or Mini USB Cable (v1.1 board)

OS Compatibility

Windows XP or higher
Linux (console version)

Delivery

We usually ship within 2-3 business days and will let you know when your order has been shipped. We ship overseas all around the world – America, Europe, Asia, etc (except to Brazil or Mexico due to lost packages) and to reduce shipping costs we send via the Airmail letter service for $3. Any item you order will come to you with in a padded envelope due to a restriction that letters can't be more than 20mm in height.

The usual delivery time is 2 to 4 weeks; we ship via Australia Post. Unfortunately there is no tracking number available for this Airmail letter service.

You are responsible for any import tax/duties or other charges that may apply (so far we have had 1 report of a user having to pay import tax in the UK).

If you are looking for faster delivery times, please contact us for a quote, please note that shipping prices can start from $36 for 2-3 days delivery to the US (via DHL).

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Rates to United States of America

Shipping Rate	First item	Additional items
Australia Post: Standard	$3.00	$1.50

Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

Product: (5.00)

Documentation: (4.00)

Shipping: (5.00)

Communication: (5.00)

Conor | Jan. 8, 2019

Great Product Amazing Dev

Very cheap, arrived in a few days (though I am in Australia)
Had numerous issues with compatibility with macOS, which Alex hadn't been able to test as he did not have access to it himself, but after a long email exchange, testing various iterations and such, Alex was able to solve every problem I had.
I can't compare to other products, but the developer of this one is very responsive. It supports macOS and Linux and all the software is open source, plus this is one of the cheapest gba writers on the market already.
Highly recommend.

Blake | Oct. 1, 2018

Awesome

I just wanted to reach out and let you know I received my GBxCart yesterday in the mail and it worked perfectly for backing up both my GB and GBA ROMs and save files. My childhood Pokémon progress is finally backed up and safe. I was even able to demonstrate using an open source mGBA emulator version 0.7-beta1’s “alternative save” feature to read and write the save file on the PC and write back to the cartridge. Super fun to be able to play a game with the Gameboy on the go and be able to pick up where I left off on the PC and write new progress back to the cartridge.

Thank you for the opportunity!

Josip | Aug. 29, 2018

OH YEAH, DUMPED MY GAMEBOY SAVES

OH YEAH, IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO DUMP YOUR GAMEBOY CARTRIDGE THEN YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE, THIS THING IS LIT AF, JUST DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM, CONNECT THE CABLES, SLOT IN YOUR CARTRIDGE, AND YOU DUMPIN'.

Devon | June 9, 2018

Bought for Pokemon

Was able to dump a Pokemon Yellow save, add Mew to it, and re-flash it back onto my cartridge successfully. I think this will be very handy for when I change cartridge batteries and also if I want to play a game on PC. There was a small problem where the switch wouldn't switch to 5V, it's a bit sensitive but you just need to fiddle with it a bit and it works fine.

Mark | Feb. 22, 2018

Brilliant AND Cheap!

I'm in the process of backing up all my games for archival purposes (don't want to lose my hours spent on pokemon blue!/advance wars).

I have a usb GBA flashing tool from back in the day. I thought this would do the job, but doesn't have 64-bit compatible drivers, is flakey in modern Windows and can't help with my original DMG games.

As a replacement this really hits the sweet spot of features and price. Usage was completely effortless with the included instructions.

2 really minor niggles to make this the perfect product...

1) consider changing "3.3v"/"5v" label to "GBA" /"DMG" respectively.
2) fit a power switch to the board. Most users will be bulk backing up and run the risk of complaining if they unseat the micro usb connector when re-plugging (you must remove power from the board when changing carts) . Inline usb switches that carry data and power are very rare. I think the price point now is keen enough to cover any increase in cost caused by this part.

Just to be clear, these are very minor points and shouldn't detract at all from the item!

Any chance of a similarly priced dumper for my game gear and or master system?

Miranda | Feb. 9, 2018

Does as I needed it to.

A much cheaper alternative to some of the more expensive rom/save reader/writers out there, this device functions precisely as I needed it to--taking Pokemon Crystal Virtual Console saves from my 3DS and putting them onto my physical Crystal cartridge. (With the PC as the middle man, of course) Now I have a permanent backup of my Crystal save on my computer, to simply put back into the cart every time I have to replace the battery.

Bart | Feb. 7, 2018

Neat little device! Ideal for Game Boy Camera photo back ups

Works like a charm. Easy to use. And probably the most ideal way to quickly and easily transfer your GB Camera photos to your computer.
Few extra's for the future could be a simple acrylic box so I could just store it anywhere without the possibility of damaging the device. Or a few extra available options like being able to set a custom folder for the downloaded files.
But hey, I'm not complaining :-) Great device.

David | Jan. 9, 2018

Awesome device with a small downside

I needed this device for extracting roms and savegames (especially for pokemon). Everything went well with me yellow pokemon. I could extract the game and the save so I can now play it an emulator. But sadly it killed my savegame from pokemon red on my first attempt to extract it. Later I found out that my red was a chinese clone. Maybe it didnt work because of that. Device is super easy to use and so far compatible with every game I tried ( except the ram of pokemon red of course).

Artur | Nov. 10, 2017

Easy to use at a good price

The device works perfectly. I was able to finally back up savegames and Game Boy Camera Photos. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody that wants to do the same without much hassle.
No problems with shipping either.

Daniel | Nov. 2, 2017

Very happy with the product

A perfect product. I was able to save my old Game Boy Color savegames. Easy to use and at a great price. I am very satisfied with the purchase and I recommend it to everyone.

Andy | Aug. 11, 2017

What I needed to backup my GB and GBA Cart SRAM saves.

I wanted something to be able to backup my old game saves especially with my old GB games before the battery completely fails in them and this did what I needed, I was also was able to backup my Game boy camera to my computer with no issues. Thank you!

Nicola | July 10, 2017