Looking to ROM dump just a handful of games, so I’m trying not to spend hundreds on a Sanni or Retrode. I saw this on AliExpress for $15.

I’ve personally had good luck with Alibaba and Aliexpress, but I recognize that this could just straight not work. There’s no documentation, but it claims the game data will show up like files on a USB flash drive.

Anybody know where this design came from?

  • simplymath@lemmy.worldEnglish
    713·
    3 months ago

    The binary blob is essentially just a number stored in a fancy configuration of electrons, OP. In the best case scenario, this device is just e-waste.

    • xyzzy@lemm.eeEnglish
      11·
      3 months ago

      I really can’t stand it when people feel the need to denigrate other people’s hobbies.

      • simplymath@lemmy.worldEnglish
        27·
        3 months ago

        what’s denigrating about calling the game a number? Is the hobby collecting devices from China? Why not figure out how an N64 works and dump it yourself if that’s your hobby?

        I’m not against the idea, homey. I just wouldn’t plug this device into my computer. Grab an Arduino or JTAG cable.

        https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V0CPjHO_3Yo