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=GameBoy Developer Cartridge Variants=
There are various different kinds of Gameboy prototype or development cartridge.
There are various different kinds of Gameboy prototype or development cartridge.
Blue G/A-I: DMG-B04-02 2000
Blue G/A-I: DMG-B04-02 2000
==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 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.
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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File: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.
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 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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File:kirbys pinball front 2.png|alt=Kirbys pinball land developer cartridge|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489586845
File:kirbys pinball back .png|alt=Kirbys pinball land developer cartridge back of board|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489586845
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==Prototype White Board:==
The prototype white Gameboy dev cartridge has an opening in the front for easy dip switch access, and a white label indicating "DMG-MBC5-32M-FLASH" but without a sub-type.
The prototype white Gameboy dev cartridge has an opening in the front for easy dip switch access, and a white label indicating "DMG-MBC5-32M-FLASH" but without a sub-type.
There is some text in the center of the board indicating MM1026 6129A 8860
There is some text in the center of the board indicating MM1026 6129A 8860
On the dip switch component is 6 switches, and the absense of an R1 chip immediately next to it. While an R1 function does exist, it appears to be different than the other boards.
On the dip switch component is 6 switches, and the absence of an R1 chip immediately next to it. While an R1 function does exist, it appears to be different than the other boards.
The battery is a CR1616.
The battery is a CR1616.
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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File:caterpillar construction front 3.png|alt=caterpillar construction prototype white label cartridge|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727859516
File:Caterpillar construction front 2.png|alt=caterpillar construction prototype dev cartridge|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727859516
File:Caterpillar construction back 2.png|alt=caterpillar construction prototype white label cartridge|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727859516
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White board:
==White Board:==
The standard white developer cartridge for the Gameboy has a white label on it with the identification of "DMG-MBC5-32M-FLASH" and G/A on it.
The standard white developer cartridge for the gameboy has a white label on it with the identification of "DMG-MBC5-32M-FLASH" and G/A on it.
The MBC-5 chip is marked as the MBC5-D LZ9GB34 9910B chip.
The MBC-5 chip is marked as the MBC5-D LZ9GB34 9910B chip.
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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File:hoyle games front 1.png|alt=Hoyle card games prototype cartridge front 1|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727848589
File:hoyle games board.png|alt=Hoyle card games prototype cartridge front 2|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727848589
File:hoyle games back 2.png|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727848589
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==Blue Board:==
The Blue developer board has significant differences from the white or white prototype boards, but it also has some similarities.
Blue board:
The Blue developer board has significant differences from the white or white protoype 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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File:dragon warrior 3 blue front 1.png|alt=dragon warrior 3 developer cartridge blue|sourced from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115726131620
File:dragon warrior 3 front 2.png|alt=dragon warrior 3 developer cartridge blue|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115726131620
File:dragon warrior 3 back .png|alt=dragon warrior 3 developer cartridge blue|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115726131620
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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.
Both seem to contain a CR1616 battery as well.
Both seem to contain a CR1616 battery as well.
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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File:unknown yellow.png|alt=Yellow dev gameboy cartridge|sourced from: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s1141675006
File:unknown orange front 1.png|alt=rare orange gameboy developer cartridge|sourced from: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b1136173785
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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.
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File:rumble.jpg|alt=Rumble cartridge front|sourced from https://x.com/forestillusion/status/1416208495179755522/photo/2
File:Rumble front 1.png|sourced from: [https://x.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361 https://twitter.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361]
File:rumble back.png|alt=Rumble cartridge back|sourced from [https://x.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361 https://twitter.com/Altomare3/status/1416342450914959361]
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There may be additional form factors for gameboy developer cartridges, or custom versions.
==Other Form Factors:==
There may be additional form factors for Gameboy developer cartridges, or custom versions.
Examples of these are the very tall gameboy dev carts, or the custom variants used by Gametek, and possibly a megaman 4 cartridge from Capcom in which the EP-ROM might say TOSHIBA TC57400AD-120 JAPAN 9305EAK VPP12.5Y.
Examples of these are the very tall Gameboy dev carts, or the custom variants used by Gametek, and possibly a megaman 4 cartridge from Capcom in which the EP-ROM might say TOSHIBA TC57400AD-120 JAPAN 9305EAK VPP12.5Y.
A board custom made by Gametek or by someone contracted in Korea was able to make an EP-ROM and presumeably a board with 8 dip switches.
A board custom made by Gametek or by someone contracted in Korea was able to make an EP-ROM and presumably a board with 8 dip switches.
The board has 4 SRAM chips, all untitled.
The board has 4 SRAM chips, all untitled.
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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File:star trek generations front.png|alt=star trek generations dev board.|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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