[PSA] Retrode 2 PC cart reader now back in stock at Dragonbox

Bomblord · May 8, 2018

https://www.dragonbox.de/en/183-cart-reader

I have no clue how long they will last and currently none of the plugins are available. They ship to the US (literally just finished putting in my order). For those unaware the Retrode is a USB cart reader that lets you rip your game carts (legally) straight to your PC for emulators or run the roms straight from the cart in an emulator. I've even seen unconfirmed reports that it works with the raspberry pi. The base unit supports Genesis and SNES.

N64, all Gameboys, and other Sega consoles can be ripped with the attachments.

Also, I searched for this so if there is a thread on it it doesn't come up with a search for Retrode on our forum

Omegasquash · May 8, 2018

The plugin availability has been irregular in the past, but they DO happen.

For anyone on the fence, or looking to back up their old games (save files and all), I recommend this piece of hardware.

Bomblord · May 8, 2018

Omegasquash said:
The plugin availability has been irregular in the past, but they DO happen.

For anyone on the fence, or looking to back up their old games (save files and all), I recommend this piece of hardware.

I've emailed their customer service about the different add ons availability (The main reason I want it is actually n64 games at there are subjectively better methods of ripping most of the others) we will see if I get a response.

Hitoribhoshi · May 9, 2018

thanks for posting this :)

Bomblord · May 9, 2018

Hitoribhoshi said:
thanks for posting this :)

No problem kind of surprised there isn't a bit more interest especially with the somewhat recent talk over legal emulation.

TheWooniestWoona · May 9, 2018

It's really tempting for Gameboy games. I'd love to be able to backup my saves, replace the battery, and put the saves back on them. Not sure if it's worth it for that one use though.

Fularu · May 9, 2018

If you don't need N64 support I recommend getting a Retrofreax from Japan

It will allow you to dump the following systems :

- FC
- SFC
- MD
- NES
- GB
- GBC
- GBA
- PCE

Out of the box. You can get a Mark3/GG addon for those two (they even come packed in with some units).

It's an interesting alternative for legal emulation (the unit will also play the games btw)

Bomblord · May 9, 2018

Fularu said:
If you don't need N64 support I recommend getting a Retrofreax from Japan

It will allow you to dump the following systems :

- FC
- SFC
- MD
- NES
- GB
- GBC
- GBA
- PCE

Out of the box. You can get a Mark3/GG addon for those two (they even come packed in with some units).

It's an interesting alternative for legal emulation (the unit will also play the games btw)

I do want one but they are way more expensive it's a good suggestion though if you can afford it!

sir_crocodile · May 9, 2018

Fularu said:
If you don't need N64 support I recommend getting a Retrofreax from Japan

It will allow you to dump the following systems :

- FC
- SFC
- MD
- NES
- GB
- GBC
- GBA
- PCE

Out of the box. You can get a Mark3/GG addon for those two (they even come packed in with some units).

It's an interesting alternative for legal emulation (the unit will also play the games btw)

Can it dump all special chip games for the SFC? The retrode can't do a few, like MMX2, and any SA-1 game.

Fularu · May 9, 2018

sir_crocodile said:
Can it dump all special chip games for the SFC? The retrode can't do a few, like MMX2, and any SA-1 game.

Afaik yes since I can play Rockman X3 on it (and since the system first dumps the game and then runs it)

Geoff · May 9, 2018

Strange that you need to post this. From reading certain threads you'd think that everyone on here already had one of these. Hmmm...

Fularu · May 9, 2018

Geoff said:
Strange that you need to post this. From reading certain threads you'd think that everyone on here already had one of these. Hmmm...

There are many devices that allow you to dump your roms

Thinly veiled piracy accusations are getting tiresome

sir_crocodile · May 9, 2018

Fularu said:
Afaik yes since I can play Rockman X3 on it (and since the system first dumps the game and then runs it)

X3 works on the retrode too. X3 only has one rom chip while X2 has two ROM chips on the board, and the retrode can't read the second chip.

Fularu · May 9, 2018

sir_crocodile said:
X3 works on the retrode too. X3 only has one rom chip while X2 has two ROM chips on the board, and the retrode can't read the second chip.

I can check tonight if you want

sir_crocodile · May 9, 2018

Fularu said:
I can check tonight if you want

That'd be great, thanks. The dump the Retrode makes gets to the Capcom logo and then nothing else.

Fularu · May 9, 2018

sir_crocodile said:
That'd be great, thanks. The dump the Retrode makes gets to the Capcom logo and then nothing else.

I'm going to the movies tonight. If I have the time I'll do the test otherwise I'll do it tomorrow

I stored my game freak after I built my bartop but it's easily accessible

Fularu · May 9, 2018

sir_crocodile said:
That'd be great, thanks. The dump the Retrode makes gets to the Capcom logo and then nothing else.

Rockman X2 dumped and played just fine on the Retro Freak

Do you want a picture (with the retrofreak and the cart inserted and the game playing? :P)

ThreePi · May 9, 2018

Does the RetroFreak only dump to the SD card? I have a Retrode and I like that I can hook it up to a PC or Raspberry Pi and just see that it mounts as a normal drive. But it's obvious drawback is that it only works with SNES/Genesis plus whatever adapters that you might buy if they're in stock.

Fularu · May 9, 2018

It dumps to either the SD card or the internal memory

sir_crocodile · May 10, 2018

Fularu said:
Rockman X2 dumped and played just fine on the Retro Freak

Do you want a picture (with the retrofreak and the cart inserted and the game playing? :P)

Nah, cheers.

Jinroh · May 10, 2018

I was really sad when I realized it couldn't dump Super Mario RPG...

Bomblord · May 10, 2018

Good news on on the plugins

elektrixx · May 10, 2018

I haven't updated mine yet, but I believe they updated the N64 plugin to properly support everything now.

Bomblord · May 10, 2018

elektrixx said:
I haven't updated mine yet, but I believe they updated the N64 plugin to properly support everything now.

The fact you can even update it is news to me xD. Is it something that you need newer hardware for? If it's software/driver based any idea where I can download it?

elektrixx · May 10, 2018

Bomblord said:
The fact you can even update it is news to me xD. Or is it something that you just need newer hardware for? If it's software/driver based any idea where I can download it?

This is the old link I have saved for the next time I bother to get my hardware out:
http://forum.retrode.org/index.php/topic,382.0.html

Fularu · May 10, 2018

Wow I just checked the Retrofreak prices... I paid 150cnd for mine off ebay on an auction listing last year

Had no idea tehy were so expensive now... still the best and only cheap way to dump pce games (and gg ones)

Bomblord · May 10, 2018

elektrixx said:
This is the old link I have saved for the next time I bother to get my hardware out:
http://forum.retrode.org/index.php/topic,382.0.html

Woah thanks they even have updated code to support more SNES carts on that same forum I'm going to need to bookmark this.

-- SNES Enhancements!
-- Added support for SNES Enhanced Chip carts:
CX4, SDD1, ExHiROM, SPC7110, SA-1, BS Satellaview,
Sufami Turbo, and Nintendo Power carts.

Deleted member 3010 · May 10, 2018

Thanks OP, I'll update my ripping thread with that info.

For those interested in ripping their games and discuss/share all the different processes: https://www.resetera.com/threads/th...-build-your-own-legitimate-rom-library.37867/

Bomblord · Aug 1, 2018

Plugin Cart adapters are back in stock as well
https://www.dragonbox.de/en/183-cart-reader

[PSA] Retrode 2 PC cart reader now back in stock at Dragonbox

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