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How to Use Game Boy Memory Cards

Video game save points serve an important function--they allow the player to return to the game at a later point and can even help lessen frustration when a character battle is lost. The Mega Memory Card by InterAct, a subsidiary of Recoton Corporation, is a third-party device that provides extra save opportunities for Gameboy, Gameboy Color and Gameboy Pocket games. With an interface that is easy to navigate and storage for up to 100 additional save slots, the memory card provides users with an easy alternative to in-game save limits.

Things You'll Need

Gameboy, Gameboy Color or Gameboy Pocket system
Mega Memory Card (Gameboy version)
Game cartridge compatible with your system of choice
Instruction manual (for reference)

Instructions

Set-Up
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  Insert your game cartridge into the Mega Memory Card, ensuring the cart's pins are firmly connected to the device.
- 2
  Insert the Mega Memory Card into your Gameboy system the way you would normally plug in a game cartridge. When held upright, the game cartridge will appear to be upside down, with the cart's arrow pointing upward.
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  Turn on the Gameboy.
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  After the start-up screen, the Mega Memory Card menu will load.
Menu Options
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  Choose the selection on the menu that best fits your needs.
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  Back up your game by selecting "Backup." Enter what you would like to name your save file and confirm your selection. A "Working" dialog box will appear on the screen; then the device will return you to the main menu. Your game data has been saved to the memory card.
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  Restore a save file from the Mega Memory Card to the plugged-in cart by selecting "Restore." Choose the file you would like to restore and confirm your selection. A "Working" dialog box will appear; then the device will return you to the main menu. Your game data has been restored.
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  Delete a save file on the memory card by selecting "Delete." Choose the file you would like to delete and confirm your selection. A "Working" dialog box will appear; then the device will return you to the main menu. Your game data has been deleted.
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  Perform a factory reset on the memory card by selecting "Reset." Be warned--this will delete all saves and return the card to its original settings.
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  Selecting "Options" allows the user to change various settings.
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  Delete a save file on the game cart attached to the unit by selecting "Erase Game Save." A "Working" dialog box will appear. When you see the main menu, your file has been erased.
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  Flip the small, black switch at the top of the Mega Memory Card unit. This takes you directly to the game. Flip it back to enter the Mega Memory Card menu upon start-up.

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