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Turn ‘Em On: Modern Nintendo Cartridges May Have A Limited Lifespan (hackaday.com)
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[–] fishos@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah that's nice and all, and I get it, but the original person is referring to it being a HELL of a lot easier to just plug the cartridge into a USB adapter and dump the file to a PC. You know, instead of modifying their Gameboy or cartridges like that. But sure, if that's "easier" for you, cool. Most people don't want to go that far and aren't comfortable and "plug and play' is in fact easier.

[–] plantfanatic@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

You don’t have to modify anything… it just makes it easier. I even clarified that in the comment you responded too….

Most people don't want to go that far and aren't comfortable and "plug and play' is in fact easier.

What’s more plug and play then replacing a battery? Adding extra steps and dumps is what makes it more work and isn’t anymore “plug and play”

It’s not easier to add more steps, and the battery is replaced the same way in both methods?

Why do you think doing less steps is MORE work?

[–] fishos@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

You're removing a panel from the cartridge. That's literally more complicated than plug and play. You also need to make sure not to be a dumbass and connect and pins while removing the battery so you don't short anything. Fairly easy? Yes. Easier than PLUGGING IT IN LOKE NORMAL? No.