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What is currently the best way to dump an SG-1000 game?
Post Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:26 pm
I own a singular SG-1000 game, and would like to dump it (Sega-Galaga).

I saw bsittler had some success with a custom adapter and a Retrode in the following thread:
"SG-1000/SC-3000/Mark III/JP SMS ⇒ Export SMS ⇒ Game Gear Converter"
(Sorry, no link, I just joined!)

I do own a Retrode, and an Analogue SG-1000 adapter for the Mega SG. Does it seem feasible that I could use (or modify) the Analogue adapter and use that in the Retrode to dump the game? Or am I way off the mark here?

If there's some other way to dump SG-1000 games, I'd love to hear it!
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:59 am
No thoughts here?
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:11 am
I think the cartridge reader I designed could work, but I have only tested SMS-J/Mark-III games so far.

https://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/sms_cartridge_reader_programmer/index.php
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Post Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:44 am
Update: I acquired a Zaxxon SG-1000 cartridge for testing and can confirm that I was able to read it just fine with my reader.

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Post Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:50 am
Oh awesome! I've bought some of your products before, so this is great. Thanks for the info and further confirmation!
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Post Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:23 pm
raphnet wrote
I think the cartridge reader I designed could work, but I have only tested SMS-J/Mark-III games so far.

https://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/sms_cartridge_reader_programmer/index.php


Exactly what I am searching for!!!
I own some Taiwanese version of SEGA SG-1000 game cartridges (published by AAronix), and considering to dump these games for preserving the history.
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2022 4:44 am
That's great! Please let me know if there are any issues dumping those.
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Finally arrived!
Post Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 7:58 pm
Well, I chose the cheapest shipping, and many months later, my cartridge reader finally arrived. The package was completely open (surprised the device didn't fall out of the package)! Works like a charm though, so thank you again for creating such a wonderful product.

I was able to dump my two SG-1000 games without issue.

One question, is there a way to "power down" the device before I disconnect it from the USB, or does it not matter?
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