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How to Convert a Game Boy ROM

A ROM (read-only memory file) is a copy of a game that can be converted from the original cartridge to a computer file. Converting a Game Boy cartridge into a ROM is a relatively straightforward process if you have the right hardware and software. Once you understand the process, you can convert your entire collection of Game Boy cartridges to digital media for safe keeping.

Things You'll Need

Flash Advance Linker or similar device to connect your cartridges to your computer Conversion software (links provided in Resources below) Computer with USB port

Instructions

- 1
  Download a Game Boy ROM conversion program from one of the links provided below. Install the program, and make a note of where the program file (identified by an .exe extension) is saved.
- 2
  Connect your Flash Advance Linker or similar device to your computer. These devices most often simply plug directly into a USB port.
- 3
  Insert the Game Boy cartridge you want to convert into the Linker.
- 4
  Start the conversion software. Select "Convert" from the File menu (this will be available in all three pieces of software listed below), and choose a location to save the ROM file.
- 5
  Click OK, and wait for the program to finish. Once it is done, the ROM will be saved with a ".gba" file extension. You now can play this file on an emulator on your PC or simply keep it for backup.

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