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Redlandsman87
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« on: April 20, 2008, 09:55:22 am »

Is it possible to delete data on a cartridge, and replace it with say, a translated ROM of the same game?

I've heard in many places that it's simply not possible. But a few sources have stated otherwise, but they claim it's far to difficult and takes to much work. So, is it or is it not possible?

I'm not exactly planning on doing this, but I would still like to know. I know flash carts are a much easier, quicker way of dealing with getting a translated ROM to play on physical hardware...but I would like to keep this in mind as a second option, if ever needed.

If it is, is there any site/guide to how the process would go?
InVerse
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« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2008, 09:59:38 am »

There are a couple of different places that do this with NES cartridges, though it requires a cartridge that utilizes the same mapper as the ROM. I would presume it's possible with other systems as well, though I haven't seen it being done. It requires an EPROM burner. As for a guide, I'm sure I've seen one before but I don't remember where. If nobody else comes up with a link, just trying searching for 'EPROM burner' and whatever system you're wanting to burn for.
Nightcrawler
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« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2008, 10:01:23 am »

No and Yes.

No, it's not possible to erase a cartridge and replace the data with something else.

Yes, it's possible to replace the EPROM on the cartridge with a new one that can be programmed with different ROM data. You'll need good soldering skills though. It's a tedious job.
RetroHelix
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« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2008, 05:00:03 pm »

Quote from: Nightcrawler on April 20, 2008, 10:01:23 am
No and Yes.

No, it's not possible to erase a cartridge and replace the data with something else.

Yes, it's possible to replace the EPROM on the cartridge with a new one that can be programmed with different ROM data. You'll need good soldering skills though. It's a tedious job.

If you want to know more about this method take a look at http://snesdev.romhack.de/ . They have complete instructions for building SNES cartridges.
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