notes:wonderswan:flashcart_db
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Table of Contents
WonderSwan unofficial flash cartridge index
Comparison
Notes:
- “Re-flashable?” terms:
- “Self” - the WonderSwan alone is sufficient to flash the cartridge. One can use BootFriend to reflash such a cartridge.
- Be careful - if the cartridge is re-flashed without a valid cartridge header, the console will not turn on with it inserted again!
- “USB” - the cartridge includes a USB port which can be used for flashing.
- “External” - external device required. This does not include hardware which has an edge connector or pinout for manufacturing use only.
- “?” - not fully tested, most likely it is “Self” that is unknown.
- Cartridges marked in Bold are currently manufactured (as of writing).
| Name | Flash chip | PCB marks | Flash size | Re-flashable? | SRAM Size | RTC | Mapper | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderswan 8MB, 32KB FRAM Flash Cart (InsideGadgets) | MX29LV640ET/EB | 8 MB | External | 32 KB (128 KB?) | No | 2001 | ||
| WS Flash Masta | JS28F00AM29EWHA | www.FlashMasta.com, WS Flash Masta USB | 16 x 8 MB | USB, Self | 512 KB | ? | 2003 | |
| WonderMagic Color | ? | ? | External, ? | ? | ? | ? | The only console-contemporary flash cartridge. Rare. | |
| WonderDog V1 (64Mbit) | ? | 8 MB | External, ? | 512 KB | ? | ? | ||
| WonderDog V3 (64Mbit) | ? | 8 MB | External, ? | 512 KB | ? | ? | ||
| WonderDog V3 (32Mbit) | ? | 4 MB | External, ? | ? | ? | ? | ||
| WonderDog V3 (4Mbit) | ? | 512 KB | External, Self | 256 KB? | ? | ? | WonderWitch (PTS-0101) clone | |
| AliExpress bootleg (liulili_0421) | MX29LV640??? | WONDERSWAN REPROGRAM CARTRIDGE DESIGN BY LIULILI_0421 | 8 MB | ? | 256 KB | ? | ? | |
| AliExpress bootleg (Judgement Silversword) | S29GL064A90TFIR4 | - | 8 MB | ? | 256 KB | ? | 2003 | |
| WonderWitch (Official) | MBM29DL400TC | PTS-0101 | 512 KB | Self | 256 KB | Yes | 2003 | Added for completeness. |
Device details
WS Flash Masta
- The “Due to hardware limitations” compatibility list is outdated and inaccurate. Software flaws in the official menu software caused many of the incompatibilities.
- Flash Masta rev4 uses a genuine Bandai 2003 chip, rev5 uses a re-implementation - details unknown.
- Until August 2023, the price was $100 (with the occasional 10-20% off sale).
- The SD card port available on the Flash Masta rev4 is non-functional - it's wired up to the AVR chip, but there is no way exposed to use it on production firmware.
Downloads
- CartFriend unofficial WS-side menu software - highly recommended
InsideGadgets
- The GBxCart with an edge adapter is required to flash this cartridge.
Downloads
- Product page - contains flashing and save management software
WonderMagic Color
Downloads
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