[PRE-ORDER] 8-in-1 Open Source Cartridge Reader, Type-C, Fully Assembled
- Brand: StarshadeRETRO
- Product Code: OSCR-HW5-SMT
- Reward Points: 200
- Availability: 87
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$199.99
This is a pre-order! Orders are part of batch #3. The earliest estimated ship date is sometime in October.
This early pricing is likely higher than the final pricing. Early orders should be considered partial donations to fund/support development. Expect a price drop, do not expect a partial refund!
This hardware revision is still under R&D, delays are more likely than usual. Do not order if you can't wait!
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Be able to read cartridges for over 8 systems with the Open Source Cartridge Reader!
- Compatible with cartridges from:
- NES
- Famicom
- SNES/Super Famicom
- N64
- Genesis/Megadrive
- Master System
- GB/GBC/GBA
- Game Gear
- Can dump ROMs and read/write saves for most cartridges from the above systems and more (i.e., WonderSwan) via third-party adapters.
- The N64 controller port can test N64 controllers and read/write memory packs.
- All optional add-ons are included!
- Automatic voltage selection
- Firmware selects the voltage, no need to manually select cartridge voltage or worry about having the wrong voltage setting.
- Real-Time Clock (RTC)
- Adds creation timestamps to the files on the SD card. This is helpful if you are dumping the same game many times.
- Nichicon polymer main/bulk capacitor (PLS-series main cap).
- Open-source hardware and software, powered by an Arduino Mega, updates via GitHub.
- Ships with the latest firmware
- A 32GB SD card preloaded with the required files is included. Brand varies but will be a reputable brand, such as SanDisk, Samsung, etc.
- Every reader is hand-tested with at least 1 game from each supported console.
- 1 year of coverage under the Best-Effort Service Policy.
- The pictured games, USB adapter, and controller are for demonstration purposes only and are not included.
- Requires USB power via a Type-C connector, which is not included. 500mA or higher is recommended. Can also be powered from most computers' USB ports using a USB Type-C cable.
Included in the box:
- OSCR Hardware 5
- Mainboard (Revision 6-SMT)
- The clock signal generator is built into the mainboard.
- Seven-Slot Adapter (Revision 5) (8th slot is on the main board)
- The PIC12F629 is built into the adapter.
- Mainboard (Revision 6-SMT)
- 32GB SD Card
Not included:
- USB C cable
- Power supply (500mA or higher)
- Any games, controllers, etc.
Legal Disclaimers
- StarshadeRETRO is not endorsed by Sanni (creator of the OSCR). This website is not under the control of Sanni. You should not contact Sanni with issues related to StarshadeRETRO.
- SEGA, Genesis, Master System, and Game Gear are registered trademarks of SEGA GAMES CO., LTD.
- NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and N64 are registered trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc.
- StarshadeRETRO is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by SEGA or Nintendo. The use of their marks is to demonstrate compatibility and is not meant as an endorsement.