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= GameBoy Developer Cartridge Variants =
=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.
[[File:double dragon 3 front 1.png|alt=Double Dragon 3 Developer Cartridge|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489613358|left]]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.
[[File:double dragon 3 back.png|alt=Double dragon 3 back of board|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489613358|left]]
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.
== 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.
==EP-ROM Board 02:==
[[File:kirbys pinball front 2.png|alt=Kirbys pinball land developer cartridge|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489586845|none]]
[[File:kirbys pinball back .png|alt=Kirbys pinball land developer cartridge back of board|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126489586845|left]]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.
==prototype white:==
== prototype white: ==
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.
[[File:Caterpillar construction back 2.png|alt=caterpillar construction prototype white label cartridge|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727859516|none]]
[[File:Caterpillar construction back 2.png|alt=caterpillar construction prototype white label cartridge|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727859516|none]]
== 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.
[[File:hoyle games back 2.png|thumb|alt=|none|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727848589]]
[[File:hoyle games back 2.png|thumb|alt=|none|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115727848589]]
== 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 protoype boards, but it also has some similarities.
[[File:dragon warrior 3 front 2.png|alt=dragon warrior 3 developer cartridge blue|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115726131620|none]]
[[File:dragon warrior 3 front 2.png|alt=dragon warrior 3 developer cartridge blue|thumb|sourced from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115726131620|none]]
== 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.
[[File:unknown orange front 1.png|alt=rare orange gameboy developer cartridge|thumb|sourced from: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b1136173785|none]]
[[File:unknown orange front 1.png|alt=rare orange gameboy developer cartridge|thumb|sourced from: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b1136173785|none]]
== 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.
== Other form factors: ==
==Other form factors:==
There may be additional form factors for Gameboy developer cartridges, or custom versions.
There may be additional form factors for Gameboy developer cartridges, or custom versions.
