ROM dumping
ROM dumping is the process of extracting the data from a physical game cartridge or disc and creating a digital copy of it, which can then be used with emulators.
This process is essential for preserving games and making them accessible to a wider audience.
Here are some popular hardware for dumping ROMs:
- Retrode: Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and SNES
- GBxCart RW: Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance
- Open Source Cartridge Reader: NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, and Sega Master System
If you want to dive deeper into ROM dumping, check out these resources: