/vr/ - Retro Games

Repros are interesting

I used to make my own repros. This was back when you had to replace an entire eprom, and solder wires all over the place.

Eventually, I started strictly making repros of games by using the real, Japanese version of said cartridge. Its literally the game, just with a translation patch.

I haven't done so in like, 8 years. It looks like there is now a method where you dont have to destroy a donor cart. Simply lift a pin on the eprom, solder a removable bracket over it, and snap in your new eprom. Can be completely reversed.
Admittedly, now I just use a SUPER UFO Pro, load a translation on SD, and plug the authentic cart ontop.