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Revision as of 16:12, 26 July 2009
This page lists devices that allow the backup and restoration of save files on original cartridges. Using these, certain runs become easier to run and to improve later, ie. segmented runs, ng+ runs. Be noted that not all games will be compatible with these devices.
The devices may perform other functions besides managing save files. Since there is a rule about console/game modification, while speedrunning (recording a video), players should not use these devices, or have them connected to the console/game cartridge. Their use should be limited to managing save files before starting and after finishing a segment.
The following list shows save managers for different consoles. Unless noted, they are able to make save backups from cart to PC and restore them from the PC to the cart. Next to the device name, a link to the main store for the device. Other stores such as regional distributors can be looked for on Google.
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Nintendo Entertainment System - NES
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Super Nintendo Entertainment System - SNES
Retro Flash Programmer has many functions, one of them managing cart saves. Some games may not be supported but may be added after request.
SNES Retro Flash Programmer: Developer's Store
Nintendo 64
These devices cover all save types except games with Flash memory based saves. The games that use this kind of save are limited to: Command & Conquer, Jet Force Gemini Kiosk, Jet Force Gemini, Ken Griffey Jr's Slugfest, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Megaman 64, NBA Courtside 2 featuring Kobe Bryant, Paper Mario, Pokemon Puzzle League, Pokemon Snap, Pokemon Stadium, Pokemon Stadium 2, Starcraft 64, Tigger's Honey Hunt, WWF: No Mercy.
DexDrive allows managing saves stored on the N64's Controller Pak only (Memory Card). Requires Windows 98.
DexDrive (out of production, ebay)
Modified controller that allows managing saves stored on the N64's Controller Pak (Memory Card).
Adaptoid Controller (missing developer's link)
Allows to backup save files from the cartridge to the N64's Controller Pak. So they can be extracted with DexDrive. Some games are not supported (Flash based).
Gameshark v3.2? (out of production, ebay)
Nintendo Gamecube
USB Gecko has many funtions, one of them managing saves from the Gamecube's memory card.
USB Gecko Developer's Store
Playstation 1
Allows managing saves from the Memory card.
Gameshark? (out of production, ebay)
Game Boy
Transferer has many functions, one of them managing cart saves. Some games may not be supported.
GB Transferer II Store
Game Boy Color
GB Transferer II Store
Game Boy Advance
GB Transferer II Store
Nintendo DS
Simple USB Save Manager
NDS Adaptor Store