Judeau on Nostr: I would just like to get a general consensus on how long cartridges will last. I have ...
I would just like to get a general consensus on how long cartridges will last.
I have read some articles that mention cartridges up through N64 should last a lifetime if stored in decent conditions.
Some games will need their backup battery replaced but games stored on ROM should be reliable.
It sounds like most DS games are also ROM but the flash memory for saves will eventually wear out?
Switch and 3DS only use flash memory and I've read they are estimated for 20 to 40 years?
#Gaming
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