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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 supported Flash carts (e.g our GB 2MB 128KB SRAM Flash Cart).

We have a simple GUI available for Windows to perform all the functions. Installation is very simple, just install the CH340G driver supplied, the .NET framework and you're ready to go. You won't find an easier to use cart reader than this, not to mention this is the lowest cost cart reader/flasher out there!

Watch the video here to look at some of the features and how to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XteDlTR8lR0

Works with Windows XP or higher and Linux (console version). You'll just need a Micro-USB or USB-C cable depending on the connector type you choose. Check the tabs on the left of this page for the Downloads and Manual.

Comes assembled, no soldering required. Each unit is assembled in house and is tested with a Gameboy and Gameboy Advance game (reading ROM, saving RAM and writing RAM).

Check out the user submitted 3D printed cases available on Thingiverse - https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=GBxCart

The usual delivery time is 2 – 4 weeks and shipping is $3.

Latest software package version: v1.24

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

(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 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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