Anybody tried one of these RPi based N64 cart dumpers off Aliexpress?

ch00f@lemmy.world to RetroGaming@lemmy.world – 110 points –

Looking to ROM dump just a handful of games, so I’m trying not to spend hundreds on a Sanni or Retrode. I saw this on AliExpress for $15.

I’ve personally had good luck with Alibaba and Aliexpress, but I recognize that this could just straight not work. There’s no documentation, but it claims the game data will show up like files on a USB flash drive.

Anybody know where this design came from?

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The binary blob is essentially just a number stored in a fancy configuration of electrons, OP. In the best case scenario, this device is just e-waste.

I really can't stand it when people feel the need to denigrate other people's hobbies.

what's denigrating about calling the game a number? Is the hobby collecting devices from China? Why not figure out how an N64 works and dump it yourself if that's your hobby?

I'm not against the idea, homey. I just wouldn't plug this device into my computer. Grab an Arduino or JTAG cable.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V0CPjHO_3Yo

lol. downvotes for being against pointless consumerism. classic. bring em on.

You haven't realized by now this website is mostly filled with neckbeard chuds?