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==EP-ROM board 01:==
==EP-ROM board 01:==
The EP-ROM variant of the Gameboy flash Cartridge Board typically has a large protruding EP-ROM chip at the top, exposing the internals of the board in a fashion that will become common in the other forms of the Gameboy Developer cartridge. In many cartridges the Flash of the EEP-ROM chip is exposed, which can be very dangerous for the data that may be contained.
The EP-ROM might have various model numbers, many are very faded.
The EP-ROM might have various model numbers, many are very faded.
possible EP-ROM ID codes are: AM27C010-205DC 12.5V PGM 934DYV3 with an unknown manufacturer.
possible EP-ROM ID codes are: AM27C010-205DC 12.5V PGM 934DYV3 with an unknown manufacturer.
Another example might be D27C10010-20 8747EX002 made by NEC, or D27512-200V05 U742238MS OO 1 '85.
Another example might be D27C10010-20 8747EX002 made by NEC, or D27512-200V05 U742238MS OO 1 '85.
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double dragon 3 front 1.png|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489613358
File:double dragon 3 back.png|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489613358
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==EP-ROM Board 02:==
==EP-ROM Board 02:==
The EP-ROM variant of the Gameboy flash Cartridge Board typically has a large protruding EP-ROM chip at the top, exposing the internals of the board in a fashion that will become common in the other forms of the Gameboy Developer cartridge. In many cartridges the Flash of the EEP-ROM chip is exposed, which can be very dangerous for the data that may be contained.
much like the 01 board, It appears there is no standard label.
much like the 01 board, It appears there is no standard label.
The MBC2 chip appears to be a DMG MBC2A NINTENDO S9205 5 AB.
The MBC2 chip appears to be a DMG MBC2A NINTENDO S9205 5 AB.
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kirbys pinball front 2.png|alt=Kirbys pinball land developer cartridge|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489586845]]
kirbys pinball back .png|alt=Kirbys pinball land developer cartridge back of board|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489586845]]
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==prototype white:==
==prototype white:==
The back of the board appears to have a year on the bottom center indicating 1998.
The back of the board appears to have a year on the bottom center indicating 1998.
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caterpillar construction front 3.png|alt=caterpillar construction prototype white label cartridge|thumb|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727859516]]
Caterpillar construction front 2.png|alt=caterpillar construction prototype dev cartridge|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727859516]]
Caterpillar construction back 2.png|alt=caterpillar construction prototype white label cartridge|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727859516]]
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==White board:==
==White board:==
The back appears to have the copyright year of 1998 in the upper left of the board.
The back appears to have the copyright year of 1998 in the upper left of the board.
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hoyle games front 1.png|alt=Hoyle card games prototype cartridge front 1|thumb|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727848589]]
hoyle games board.png|alt=Hoyle card games prototype cartridge front 2|thumb|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727848589]]
hoyle games back 2.png|thumb|alt=|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727848589]]
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==Blue board:==
==Blue board:==
The Blue developer board has significant differences from the white or white protoype boards, but it also has some similarities.
The Blue developer board has significant differences from the white or white prototype boards, but it also has some similarities.
The Label of the cartridge indicates that it is a "DMG-MBC5-32M-FLASH" as well as a G/A-I variant of the board.
The Label of the cartridge indicates that it is a "DMG-MBC5-32M-FLASH" as well as a G/A-I variant of the board.
The back bears the copyright year of 2000.
The back bears the copyright year of 2000.
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dragon warrior 3 blue front 1.png|alt=dragon warrior 3 developer cartridge blue|thumb|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115726131620|left|150x150px]]
dragon warrior 3 front 2.png|alt=dragon warrior 3 developer cartridge blue|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115726131620|left|148x148px]]
dragon warrior 3 back .png|alt=dragon warrior 3 developer cartridge blue|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115726131620|left|162x162px]]
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==Orange or yellow board:==
==Orange or yellow board:==
The Label of the cartridge indicates that it is a "DMG-MBC5-32M-FLASH" as well as a G/A-S cartridge variant.
The Label of the cartridge indicates that it is a "DMG-MBC5-32M-FLASH" as well as a G/A-S cartridge variant.
In the upper right, there is at least one number from 1-6 indicating possibly a version of some kind
In the upper right, there is at least one number from 1-6 indicating possibly a version of some kind
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unknown yellow.png|alt=Yellow dev gameboy cartridge|thumb|sourced from: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s1141675006|left|167x167px]]
unknown orange front 1.png|alt=rare orange gameboy developer cartridge|thumb|sourced from: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b1136173785|left|172x172px]]
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==Orange/yellow Rumble board:==
==Orange/yellow Rumble board:==
The rumble cartridge appears to have a longer, different form factor than the others.
The rumble cartridge appears to have a longer, different form factor than the others.
The back of the board indicates a copyright year of 1999.
The back of the board indicates a copyright year of 1999.
[[File:Rumble front 1.png|thumb|sourced from: [https://x.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361 https://twitter.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361]|alt=|none]]
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rumble.jpg|alt=Rumble cartridge front|thumb|sourced from [https://x.com/forestillusion/status/1416208495179755522/photo/2 https://x.com/forestillusion/status/1416208495179755522/photo/2]]
Rumble front 1.png|thumb|sourced from: [https://x.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361 https://twitter.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361]]
rumble back.png|alt=Rumble cartridge back|thumb|sourced from [https://x.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361 https://twitter.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361]]
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This board has silver pins at the bottom and the back has a black shroud over it with a sticker saying "108"
This board has silver pins at the bottom and the back has a black shroud over it with a sticker saying "108"
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star trek generations front.png|alt=star trek generations dev board.|left|thumb|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Trek-Generations-Beyond-the-Nexus-Nintendo-Game-Boy-1994/166741788744?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc]]
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