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Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges
01/02/13 11:28 PM


> I have numerous gaming console systems and 100's of game cartridges I would like to
> store and I would like to know the safest way to store these. Everything from the
> intellivision on up to the last generation cartridge consoles.
>
> I would hate to corrupt all my games due to improper storage but I figured this
> would
> be the place to ask seeing how the cartridges use rom chips. Any help would greatly
> be appreciated !

I'm no expert, but my understanding is that cartridges are reasonably durable, especially compared to something like CDs or magnetic media. Avoid temperature extremes, excessive humidity, and direct sunlight, keep them in some kind of sleeve or plastic box to protect against dust, and you should be good.







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* Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges Renegade 01/02/13 08:30 PM
. * Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges Renegade  01/03/13 08:09 PM
. * Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges mw  01/05/13 06:47 AM
. * Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges DMala  01/05/13 08:31 AM
. * Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges italieAdministrator  01/05/13 04:12 PM
. * Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges Waremonger  01/03/13 10:26 AM
. * Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges italieAdministrator  01/03/13 02:58 AM
. * Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges DMala  01/02/13 11:28 PM
. * Re: Somewhat O.T. need advice storing game cartridges jumpmaniac81  01/02/13 09:17 PM

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