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AngelikaMerkel@feddit.org to Games@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 20 days ago

Turn ‘Em On: Modern Nintendo Cartridges May Have A Limited Lifespan

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Turn ‘Em On: Modern Nintendo Cartridges May Have A Limited Lifespan

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AngelikaMerkel@feddit.org to Games@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 20 days ago
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Cartridge-based consoles have often been celebrated for their robust and reliable media. You put a simple ROM chip in a tough plastic housing, make sure the contacts are fit for purpose, and you sh…
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    Laughs in ROMs

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    If you crack open the battery-driven memory carts, the battery itself is usually pretty easy to replace. Losing your game saves sucks though. I lost my Link save which was a kick to the nostalgia. That’s when you boot up the ROM save on your computer or Steam Deck like I do lol.

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      The article is about 3DS carts.

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        It mentions other carts and their resilience too.

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