GBxCart Review and Comparison with GB Operator (GB/GBC/GBA Reader/Writers)

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I've covered the GB Operator accessory in previous videos - and here is another highly recommended tool that does similar-but-different jobs with GB/GBC/GBA game cartridges (both real games and flashable carts).

While the GB Operator is more a "player's tool", the GBxCart could be seen more as a "utility accessory".

There are some very interested comparisons and differences - you'll want to check this out.

GBxCart (Retro Gamer Repair Shop)
https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/insidegadgets/products/gbxcart-rw-gameboy-gbc-gba-cart-reader-writer-flasher?variant=37682780733612

GBOperator
https://www.epilogue.co/product/gb-operator

Flash Carts
https://www.coolspotgaming.co.uk/products/custom-game-boy-advance-game?_pos=3&_sid=8e745f313&_ss=r
https://www.coolspotgaming.co.uk/products/custom-game-boy-game-boy-colour-game?_pos=1&_sid=94bd64306&_ss=r&variant=41993282224377

Patching GBA Roms for Various Save Types
https://flashcartdb.com/index.php/How_to_Patch_GBA_Games_with_GBATA

Chris' channel (Gameboy, Switch and more)
https://www.youtube.com/user/Wompratz

Chapter Jumps
00:00 - Opening Bumper
00:05 - Introduction
00:30 - The Purpose of These Devices
00:50 - The GB Operator Quick Look
02:15 - The GBxCart Hardware Overview
03:35 - Modifying a GBA case for the GBxCart
04:55 - The GBxCart FlashGBX Software
07:25 - Backup, Restore and Erase Save Data
08:05 - Backup GB Rom Image (GBxCart)
08:45 - Backup GB Rom Image (GB Operator) Comparison
10:22 - Firmware Updates
11:10 - Discussing Flash Cartridges
12:38 - GBA Flashing Considerations
13:35 - Speed Comparison Read/Write on Both Carts
18:20 - GBA Flash Cart Comparison SRAM vs Flash
20:30 - How Each Allows Flashcart Options / Flexibility / Choosing
23:50 - Identifying Chipsets for Flash Carts
25:40 - Which Might Be For You?
26:45 - Built In Emulator Advantages / Some Disadvantages
29:40 - Detecting Dead Batteries in Carts
30:55 - Big Advantage of GB Operator; save game R/W by session
32:30 - Wrap Up / Pros & Cons



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