Game backup device
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Game backup device - is a device for storing or backuping ROM information to a computer file format or ROM image. This article discusses ROM Dumper for [[video games]]. It's also called game copier or ROM dumper. Video game companies considered these devices as a tool for reverse engineering to circumvent copying. Most of the devices are made in China and the most notable manufacturer is Bung_Enterprises_Ltd. It is widely available in the most part of Asia and Europe since the 1990s. Most of the game console emulator today emulated the features of game backup devices.
Overview & legality
The general purpose of backup devices are to create digital copies of the game's information. Often referred to as 'ROMs' (referring to the read only memory media they were 'ripped' from), these backups can often be stored on other media and replayed, even if the original is damaged, lost or not present.
The legality of these methods is dubious. While they are often advertised for their ability to make legal backups,[citation needed] assuming you own the game you're backing up, be used for legal homebrew software[1] and are considered a cheap method of development compared to purchasing official dev kits,[citation needed] a backup device's potential for software piracy is a major concern to software manufacturers.
Companies such as Nintendo have fought long legal battles against companies like Bung Enterprises[2] and the makers of the R4DS[3]/* Known backup devices */ on the grounds that their products are used primarily for piracy and qualify as theft.
Known backup devices
Super Nes
16 bit game backup devices are using micro floppy disk. Super UFO series- by UFO Enterprise. Available from 16 to 32 Megabits. Compatible with Pro Fighter and Game Doctor file formats. File format extension is 1 to 8GM.
Game Doctor Series - by Bung Enterprise. Available up to 64 Megabits with optional Digital Signal Processor cartridge to run games like Tales of Phantasia, Street Fighter Alpha and Star Fox. File format extension is *.078
Multi Game hunter (MGH) by Venus Corp. a dual solution game copier for both [[Sega Genesis]] and SNES.
Gameboy
Nintendo 64
Main article: Doctor V64
Nintendo DS
In 2005, modern game backup devices are now using flash memory.
Super Card the most popular among flashcarts uses CF and all SD flash memory formats. High compatibility with DS and GBA games. Formerly using the extension *.dsq format.
R4DS - uses Slot-2 slot of the NDS.
External links
References
- ^ "R4DS homepage FAQ". Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- ^ "U.S. Federal Court Awards Judgment To Nintendo(r) Against Hong Kong Manufacturer Of Video Game Copier Devices". Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- ^ "Kotaku.com: Nintendo And 54 Companies Battle Evil R4 In Court". Retrieved 2008-08-28.
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