Save Managers

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.

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