How to archive media properly. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:30:35 +0000 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:30:35 +0000 ASSEMbler - Home of the obscure http://assemblergames.com/l/forums/dumping-and-backing-up-your-games-and-prototypes.67/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:25:21 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/psp-dvd-dumping.62208/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/psp-dvd-dumping.62208/ invalid@example.com (DevHackr) DevHackr
Psp dvd dumping?]]> 7 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:12:32 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-nintendo-64-cartridges.16683/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-nintendo-64-cartridges.16683/ invalid@example.com (marshallh) marshallh N64 Cartridge Dumping
Last updated 12-24-07


Image from HowStuffWorks

The N64 cartridges contain one or two mask ROMs, with multiplexed
address and data lines, to save pins on its connector.


Image (c)Shiggsy

The large, bulky flash cartridges contain banks of flash ROMs - accessable
through a ASIC and some glue...

Dumping Nintendo 64 cartridges]]> 57 Fri, 20 May 2016 11:45:25 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-a-3ds-ctr-cart.61501/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-a-3ds-ctr-cart.61501/ invalid@example.com (kennypecheur) kennypecheur
Since yet, I haven't noticed that DS dev carts and 3DS dev carts have the same shape (see the pictures I took below). Then I wonder if someone has ever tried to dump a 3DS cart using the same way we do it for DS carts (with WoodDumper for example).

View attachment 17613 View attachment 17614

DS and 3DS probably not work the same way. Voltage of frequency may be different. Has anyone information on this ? Or anyone knows if someone has ever tried to dump a 3DS game...

Dumping a 3DS CTR Cart.]]> 10 Thu, 19 May 2016 07:03:25 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/n64-64dd-tapedrives-pre-release-software-dds-tapes-need-help.57385/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/n64-64dd-tapedrives-pre-release-software-dds-tapes-need-help.57385/ invalid@example.com (vinyl) vinyl
I got 6 DDS/DAT tapes with Development/Prelease/debugger data on it,
I thought I could easy find a reader for it with usb but its harder then I thought, some are or way to expensive (1k+) or its not for the right tapes,

I wonder if you guys know how to read (and take out the data of) these interesting tapes, Maybe there is some great stuff on it!

Any suggestions?

...

N64 + 64DD TapeDrives pre-release Software (DDS Tapes) [need help]]]> 56 Wed, 18 May 2016 10:59:19 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/snes-sfc-cart-dump-help-needed-cx4-chip.61547/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/snes-sfc-cart-dump-help-needed-cx4-chip.61547/ invalid@example.com (PixelButts) PixelButts
If anyone has any knowledge that can help aid in dumping the cart (like what tools can be used) that would help.

So far we know that the Super Wild Card X2 can dump this cart, but I have to doubt this is the only option. There HAVE to be more out there.

If you have advice please let me know. If you have one of those for sale PM me as I'll put you in touch with...

SNES/SFC Cart dump help needed [CX4 Chip]]]> 4 Fri, 13 May 2016 04:26:12 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-a-npdp-cart.42055/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-a-npdp-cart.42055/ invalid@example.com (MSX) MSX 15 Sat, 07 May 2016 13:16:38 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/little-ninja-hattori-kun-prototype-famicom-cartridge.61307/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/little-ninja-hattori-kun-prototype-famicom-cartridge.61307/ invalid@example.com (Taylor Dinsmore) Taylor Dinsmore
Little Ninja Hattori-kun Prototype Famicom Cartridge]]> 8 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:10:35 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-knuckles-in-sonic-2-and-sonic-3-knuckles-from-sonic-mega-collection-plus.60610/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-knuckles-in-sonic-2-and-sonic-3-knuckles-from-sonic-mega-collection-plus.60610/ invalid@example.com (Black Zero) Black Zero The thing is up til yesterday I didn't even know how to dump the Sonic games from my Sonic Mega Collection Plus PS2 disc until I found this chap's thread on racketboy.com:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=30647

And suddenly I had dumped Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles and Ristar through pcsx2 and HxD which I'm now playing happily without quirks in Genesis Plus GX through Retroarch with shaders...

Dumping Knuckles in Sonic 2 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles from Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]> 17 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:08:01 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/retrieving-and-combining-bin-from-proto-sega-mega-drives-eproms.60644/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/retrieving-and-combining-bin-from-proto-sega-mega-drives-eproms.60644/ invalid@example.com (Canon99) Canon99
Seeking assistance in the conversion process from physical eproms to .bin file suitable for emulator use.

I picked up some Sega mega drive prototype roms from ebay, for Spiderman TV and F1 Championship Edition,

They have black and white labels from Acclaim UK with Eval only written on them,

I don't think there would be anything on them that hasn't been dumped but I thought it would be an interesting exercise anyway,

I have 4 eprom's for each game, 32pins each marked...

Retrieving and combining .bin from Proto Sega mega drives Eproms]]> 3 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:03:40 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/fm-towns-cd-structure.56198/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/fm-towns-cd-structure.56198/ invalid@example.com (samson7point1) samson7point1
I've always been fascinated with the FM Towns PCs. I own a 20F, which, except for the fact that the lcd panel (cd access light and volume meter) is dead, it's in pretty good working order.

One of the games I have for it is Wing Commander II. I upgraded the RAM and hunted down a hard drive just to be able to install and play it. While I read and understand enough Japanese to muddle through, I'm...

FM Towns CD Structure]]> 1 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 14:41:51 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-dreamcast-gdrs-with-bad-sectors.60640/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-dreamcast-gdrs-with-bad-sectors.60640/ invalid@example.com (Knuckles500) Knuckles500
I'm in the middle of dumping a bunch of old GD-Rs with dcsdrip and came across a few stubborn discs that seem to have some bad sectors but otherwise play fine. I kept redumping the same few discs again to see if it was just a fluke but I keep running into the same problems with them. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with dumping games with bad sectors with something like DreamShell, or if there might be some other alternative method that involves maybe...

Dumping Dreamcast GDRs with bad sectors?]]> 2 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 05:19:55 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/imaging-a-dreamcast-hkt-0120-hard-drive.60502/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/imaging-a-dreamcast-hkt-0120-hard-drive.60502/ invalid@example.com (Shane McRetro) Shane McRetro

On a Mac I know my way around but on the PC, well it's just been so long! Does anyone have any advice on the best software to clone or image the hard drive from a Dreamcast development box Windows wise? Or would I be best off using one of the dev kits to do this?

I'm hoping my SCSI card will turn up in the next few days, but figured I should get some input from the pros in this field! ]]> 9 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 17:49:10 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-playstation-2-demo-discs.60060/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dumping-playstation-2-demo-discs.60060/ invalid@example.com (Jack Fischbach) Jack Fischbach Official PS2 Magazine Demo 1 Games (2000) : View attachment 16510
2004 Disc:
View attachment 16511]]> 6 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:48:20 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/fixing-rom-checksums-headers-to-work-on-the-super-ufo-pro-8.60389/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/fixing-rom-checksums-headers-to-work-on-the-super-ufo-pro-8.60389/ invalid@example.com (Sonny_Jim) Sonny_Jim
http://superfamicom.org/info/controller-test-cassette]]> 2 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:21:07 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/renew-backing-up-gb-gba-saves.60360/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/renew-backing-up-gb-gba-saves.60360/ invalid@example.com ([Keksdose]) [Keksdose] to be honest I just joined the scene this year and after digging through quite recent and older threads, I wasn't able to come to a conclusion.
I'm looking for a device/software-solution to back up my save games from original cartridges - for emulator (PSP/PC) and Everdrive-use.
The conditions are the following:
- Ideal price under 50-75 dollar/euro
- Works with Windows 7 or higher
- Works with (nearly) every GB/GBC/GBA cartridge
- Can backup saves and is capable of kicking 'em...

[Renew] Backing up GB/GBA saves]]> 2 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:46:54 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/backup-from-gold-master.60195/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/backup-from-gold-master.60195/ invalid@example.com (Kao) Kao
I've got the gold master of a game on a LOG (Laser Optic Group) CD-R74. It's about 16 years old. My disc drive is unable to identify the media, so I'm unable to back it up currently.

Is there some special hardware I need to back up a gold master disc, or are the read difficulties simply a product of the age of the disc?

Thanks!]]> 7 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:44:27 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/best-hex-compare-programs.59239/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/best-hex-compare-programs.59239/ invalid@example.com (ExplodedHamster) ExplodedHamster
Is there anyone who could point me to some downloadable hex compare software that will allow me to fully contrast my dumped protos roms with the final release versions? I have software that allows me to open the roms and observe the coding, but it's obviously way too big to make large-scale comparisons. Please keep in mind that I have Windows Death (Windows 8), so there may be limitations...

Thanks!

Sorry to update this so quickly...but I actually found that the program HxD...

Best Hex Compare Programs?]]> 9 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:16:18 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/help-possible-unreleased-beta-wii-game-extraction.54227/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/help-possible-unreleased-beta-wii-game-extraction.54227/ invalid@example.com (PyotrLuzhin) PyotrLuzhin
TITLE: TYPE:
(0x30303030) DISC

My question, then, is this: how do I go about extracting this data from the box? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

EDIT: I found an SD card and managed to copy at least part of...

(HELP) Possible Unreleased/Beta Wii Game Extraction]]> 7 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:46:03 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/cloning-an-xbox-hard-drive.59787/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/cloning-an-xbox-hard-drive.59787/ invalid@example.com (stuntpenguin) stuntpenguin
It has an ST310211A hard drive that I would like to clone or at least copy the contents of the hard drive off of. For all I know, it's a blank hard drive, but I'd like to be safe before I start trying to fix it. I have plenty of old computers I can put the drive in, and I'm pretty sure that dev...

Cloning an Xbox Hard Drive]]> 10 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 03:35:43 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/guide-backing-up-ps3-beta-discs-via-pc.59173/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/guide-backing-up-ps3-beta-discs-via-pc.59173/ invalid@example.com (PixelButts) PixelButts bdawg for bringing this tool to my attention and allowing this to be possible.
I'd like to ask that this be stickied as well
NOTE - THIS WILL NOT WORK WITH RETAIL GAMES, DONT BOTHER
Now let's get started

--Prerequisites--
1) A PC
2) A Bluray Drive
3) A pre-final PS3 game
4) PS3...

[Guide] Backing up PS3 beta discs via PC]]> 4