Difference between revisions of "Cartridge"

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A cartridge stores a game's [[ROM]] data, and in some cases also contains additional hardware such as the battery-powered [[SRAM]].
 
A cartridge stores a game's [[ROM]] data, and in some cases also contains additional hardware such as the battery-powered [[SRAM]].
  
*The [[Sonic & Knuckles]] cartridge has another cartridge slot on top of it. This is "[[Lock-On Technology]]".
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*The [[Sonic & Knuckles]] cartridge has another cartridge slot on top of it, similar to [[Game Genie]] and [[Pro Action Replay]] carts. This is [[Lock-On Technology]].
 
*Micro Machines 96 has two additional joypad ports on the front of the cartridge, making it a "J-Cart".
 
*Micro Machines 96 has two additional joypad ports on the front of the cartridge, making it a "J-Cart".
 
*Virtua Racing contains a DSP chip, allowing for enhanced graphics.
 
*Virtua Racing contains a DSP chip, allowing for enhanced graphics.

Revision as of 10:48, 8 October 2004

A cartridge stores a game's ROM data, and in some cases also contains additional hardware such as the battery-powered SRAM.

  • The Sonic & Knuckles cartridge has another cartridge slot on top of it, similar to Game Genie and Pro Action Replay carts. This is Lock-On Technology.
  • Micro Machines 96 has two additional joypad ports on the front of the cartridge, making it a "J-Cart".
  • Virtua Racing contains a DSP chip, allowing for enhanced graphics.