insideGadgets

632 orders since Jul 06, 2013

SUNNYBANK HILLS, QLD, Australia

Ships from Australia.

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Average Ratings

Product: (4.97)

Documentation: (4.66)

Shipping: (4.83)

Communication: (4.90)

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Tyler | Jan. 28, 2023

GBxCart RW works great!

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

I recently purchased the GBxCart RW and I am very pleased with my purchase. The product itself is well-made and functions as advertised. I am able to backup and write roms and saves with ease. The product arrived in good condition and I am satisfied with my purchase!

Forrest | Sept. 10, 2022

great seller

For Gameboy 2MB, 32KB FRAM Flash Cart

Perfect transaction, arrivnd fairly quickly and was well made, works great with my dmg gameboy, thanks again!

Leonel | Sept. 5, 2021

Great Product - works fantastically!

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

A must have for your back-up needs. You do not have to worry about losing your game files you have worked so hard to build.

Claude | June 27, 2021

Working as intended, no issue with product

For Wireless Gameboy Controller Device

I have been using my Gba as a controller for retro games (DOS or NES) on PC and it has been working wonders. Also this added functionality allows me to always have a controller for travels!

Lucas | Nov. 17, 2020

Excelent gameboy catridge programmer

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

Works really good and has opensource firmware which helps a lot! Tested with both GB and GBA catridges and also tested with both original and clones. Its great and helpfull!

Mike | Sept. 20, 2020

Works great for flashing GB/GBC carts

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

I’m using it for GB homebrew. Mostly using the command-line apps, it’s really great that they are open source. So far I have flashed a few Pokémon clone carts. I’ll probably make a case for it soon because having the bare PCB sitting on my desk feels a little sketchy.

Sandro | Aug. 20, 2020

Really a great product!

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

Nothing to report on this Dumper/Flasher.
Also compatible with the most popular Chinese production cartridges.

Sandro | Aug. 10, 2020

Everything is perfect!

For Gameboy 4MB 128KB SRAM Flash Cart

The cartridge arrived on time and there were no hindrances in use.
The only drawback to use it in the best possible way is to use their dumper/flasher which also costs relatively little for what it does.

Thomas | March 4, 2020

Fast shipping, works great

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

Fast shipping from Australia to Europe. Works great for dumping original GB/GBC/SGB and GBA games (tested using the Windows GUI) as well as writing flash carts with my own homebrew (flash carts from the same Tindie store). Thanks!

Thomas | March 4, 2020

Fast shipping, great support

For GBA 32MB, 512Kbit Flash Save, Flash Cart

Shipping was fast from Australia to Europe. E-Mail questions about saving (writing my own homebrew) were promptly answered with all the necessary documentation. Thanks :)

Mirleis | Feb. 5, 2020

Took a While to Get Used To

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

The writer is really good but it did take me a while to figure out even when i read the instructions. The flasher id checker really did help a lot so that was neat. I highly encourage folks to read the instructions carefully and try seating the flash cart differently like i did to find the sweet spot. 10/10.

Nikita | Oct. 4, 2019

Good.

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

Their site doesn't work at the moment, so I had to google a bit just in order to download at least an older version of the coftware to use the device! It works well.
Why should I rate the communication if there was no communciation?

Ben | July 16, 2019

It works and man does it feel good

For Wireless Gameboy Controller Device

This works exactly how I was hoping it would. The worst part about it was the shipping from Australia, but hey, that's just how shipping works!

The item works like a dream, and now I can feel the nostalgia from my childhood in an even more vivid fashion.

Thank you so much for making this!

Roland | June 12, 2019

Wonderful addition to any Gameboy fan

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

The GBxCart arrived even faster than I thought. I live in the US, and it arrived a little over a week. As for the device itself, it works flawlessly. Everything was documented well, the GUI interface is easy to use as well. It reads and writes fast, and works fantastic for backing up GBCamera photos and saves. Perfect for when you want to replace the batteries. Can't recommend this enough.

Karol | Feb. 18, 2019

Awesome product

For Wireless Gameboy Controller Device

I always wanted this product to exist, thanks a lot! And it works absolutely perfectly.

I only needed to search the documentation for a moment, because my GBA wasn't syncing to the receiver, but figured it out without much problem.
For some people having an additional receiver instead of using bluetooth might be a downside, but I don't mind it at all.

After turning on the GBA the controls work instantly, so if you are going for a break you can just turn off your GBA to save battery and turn it back on when you come back, and wait only for the Gameboy logo animation to finish.

Matthew | Feb. 4, 2019

Excellent product, Excellent seller

For Gameboy 2MB ROM, 32KB FRAM Flash Cart

Alex at insideGadgets was quick to get in touch after I submitted my order and was great at following up with shipping updates. Preloaded my cart with my licensed copy of LSDJ for me. I've since rewritten to the card with my flasher and it works flawlessly.

Solid cart with a handsome board, neat shell and excellent service to boot.

Conor | Jan. 8, 2019

Great Product Amazing Dev

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

Very cheap, arrived in a few days (though I am in Australia)
Had numerous issues with compatibility with macOS, which Alex hadn't been able to test as he did not have access to it himself, but after a long email exchange, testing various iterations and such, Alex was able to solve every problem I had.
I can't compare to other products, but the developer of this one is very responsive. It supports macOS and Linux and all the software is open source, plus this is one of the cheapest gba writers on the market already.
Highly recommend.

Blake | Oct. 1, 2018

Awesome

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

I just wanted to reach out and let you know I received my GBxCart yesterday in the mail and it worked perfectly for backing up both my GB and GBA ROMs and save files. My childhood Pokémon progress is finally backed up and safe. I was even able to demonstrate using an open source mGBA emulator version 0.7-beta1’s “alternative save” feature to read and write the save file on the PC and write back to the cartridge. Super fun to be able to play a game with the Gameboy on the go and be able to pick up where I left off on the PC and write new progress back to the cartridge.

Thank you for the opportunity!

Josip | Aug. 29, 2018

OH YEAH, DUMPED MY GAMEBOY SAVES

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

OH YEAH, IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO DUMP YOUR GAMEBOY CARTRIDGE THEN YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE, THIS THING IS LIT AF, JUST DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM, CONNECT THE CABLES, SLOT IN YOUR CARTRIDGE, AND YOU DUMPIN'.

Devon | June 9, 2018

Bought for Pokemon

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

Was able to dump a Pokemon Yellow save, add Mew to it, and re-flash it back onto my cartridge successfully. I think this will be very handy for when I change cartridge batteries and also if I want to play a game on PC. There was a small problem where the switch wouldn't switch to 5V, it's a bit sensitive but you just need to fiddle with it a bit and it works fine.

Thomas | June 6, 2018

Brilliant Product

For Gameboy Cart Shield

Seller is friendly and very helpful. Product is a genius idea that's nicely constructed. Arrived well packaged and in expected time frame (Australia to UK). Happy :)

Mark | Feb. 22, 2018

Brilliant AND Cheap!

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

I'm in the process of backing up all my games for archival purposes (don't want to lose my hours spent on pokemon blue!/advance wars).

I have a usb GBA flashing tool from back in the day. I thought this would do the job, but doesn't have 64-bit compatible drivers, is flakey in modern Windows and can't help with my original DMG games.

As a replacement this really hits the sweet spot of features and price. Usage was completely effortless with the included instructions.

2 really minor niggles to make this the perfect product...

1) consider changing "3.3v"/"5v" label to "GBA" /"DMG" respectively.
2) fit a power switch to the board. Most users will be bulk backing up and run the risk of complaining if they unseat the micro usb connector when re-plugging (you must remove power from the board when changing carts) . Inline usb switches that carry data and power are very rare. I think the price point now is keen enough to cover any increase in cost caused by this part.

Just to be clear, these are very minor points and shouldn't detract at all from the item!

Any chance of a similarly priced dumper for my game gear and or master system?

Miranda | Feb. 9, 2018

Does as I needed it to.

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

A much cheaper alternative to some of the more expensive rom/save reader/writers out there, this device functions precisely as I needed it to--taking Pokemon Crystal Virtual Console saves from my 3DS and putting them onto my physical Crystal cartridge. (With the PC as the middle man, of course) Now I have a permanent backup of my Crystal save on my computer, to simply put back into the cart every time I have to replace the battery.

Bart | Feb. 7, 2018

Neat little device! Ideal for Game Boy Camera photo back ups

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

Works like a charm. Easy to use. And probably the most ideal way to quickly and easily transfer your GB Camera photos to your computer.
Few extra's for the future could be a simple acrylic box so I could just store it anywhere without the possibility of damaging the device. Or a few extra available options like being able to set a custom folder for the downloaded files.
But hey, I'm not complaining :-) Great device.

David | Jan. 9, 2018

Awesome device with a small downside

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

I needed this device for extracting roms and savegames (especially for pokemon). Everything went well with me yellow pokemon. I could extract the game and the save so I can now play it an emulator. But sadly it killed my savegame from pokemon red on my first attempt to extract it. Later I found out that my red was a chinese clone. Maybe it didnt work because of that. Device is super easy to use and so far compatible with every game I tried ( except the ram of pokemon red of course).

Artur | Nov. 10, 2017

Easy to use at a good price

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

The device works perfectly. I was able to finally back up savegames and Game Boy Camera Photos. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody that wants to do the same without much hassle.
No problems with shipping either.

Daniel | Nov. 2, 2017

Very happy with the product

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

A perfect product. I was able to save my old Game Boy Color savegames. Easy to use and at a great price. I am very satisfied with the purchase and I recommend it to everyone.

Andy | Aug. 11, 2017

What I needed to backup my GB and GBA Cart SRAM saves.

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

I wanted something to be able to backup my old game saves especially with my old GB games before the battery completely fails in them and this did what I needed, I was also was able to backup my Game boy camera to my computer with no issues. Thank you!

Nicola | July 10, 2017

Neat and simple device

For GBxCart RW (Gameboy/GBC/GBA Cart Reader/Writer)

Shipping was fast and it was packed very well.
Works a charm with every cartridge I tried so far. The soft- and hardware is very easy to use.

David | Aug. 6, 2013

Really usefull tool.

For ATtiny Programmer Adapter PCB v1.2

Great little board, plenty of similar ones for PIC, but this is the only cost effective one I've been able to find for Atmel.