Cartridges

Everything about game cartridges. Learn how to clean contacts, spot counterfeits, check batteries, transfer saves from flash carts, and add games to the database.

9 articles in this category

• Cleaning Cartridge Contacts

  How to properly clean your game cartridge contacts for reliable operation.

• Measuring Cartridge Battery

  How to check if your save battery needs replacing.

• Buying Retro Games Safely

  Tips for purchasing authentic retro games and avoiding fakes.

• Spotting Fake Games

  How to identify counterfeit cartridges.

• Checking Cartridge Authenticity

  How to check your game cartridge for counterfeit markers using Playback.

• Game Boy Cartridge Components

  Understanding the hardware inside Game Boy cartridges.

• SNES Cartridge Components

  Understanding the hardware inside Super Nintendo cartridges.

• Everdrive Save Transfers

  How to transfer saves from an Everdrive to your original cartridge.

• Rewritable Cartridge Save Issues

  Why reproduction cartridges often have save problems and what you can do.