The Retrode SNES/SFC/Genesis/MD USB ROM Dumper

[Matthias_H]

Is there a GBA/gameboy color version of this?

I've got a prototype plug-in adapter running for N64 and all the Game Boys. Firmware doesn't support GB saves yet, but I hope to add it in a future update.

[FamicomFreak]

Yeah I just read the article, great work. I'll be sure you buy one when it comes out, I have tons of gameboy games that could be transferred to my original carts. I used to be a big rom users back in the late 90s.

[satoshi_matrix]

Not yet FF.

[nensondubois]

I can't wait for the GB/GBC and the NES/Famicom version of it.

[famiac]

You don't consider that an extensive mod?

I've read the installation document (http://www.retrousb.com/downloads/usbcopynesinstall.pdf)

The instructions look really easy to follow. The only way they could have made it easier would be to send someone to your house to install it for you.

And, no, I don't consider it to be too extensive or difficult.

You only remove the CPU btw, not the PPU. And you install a socket in its place. Add a wire, cut the lockout pin, exchange a cap, and cut a hole in the back of the NES for the usb. With a little re-work of the USB connector (desolder the connector & solder in a usb cable) on the CopyNES unit, you could get away with not having to cut a hole in your NES. This way, you could always put your NES back into original condition if you really wanted to. Not sure why you'd want to, since they can be had pretty cheaply anyways (~$15 usd).

The hardest part would be desoldering the CPU, but with desoldering braid, it wouldn't be that hard at all. At least I think it looks easy, but then again, maybe that's just me. I think the Famicom AV mod would be harder for most people to perform than installing this.

i got one (usb copynes) and did the whole mod and now my Nes doesn't work for some reason... does it have to be plugged in to the usb to work??? for power on the board? also yes you are right eric, desoldering the cpu was a *****. i need aconverter now for fami games on a NES.

[ericj]

First check that your AC adapter works, then check your voltage regulator and trace the power from there to see what's wrong. It may also be a good idea to check for a short circuit  from soldering in the chip holder.