GameDrive for Atari Lynx & Lynx II 2 handheld game development & testing cartridge | Retro HQ

Features:

- Compatible with Atari Lynx & Lynx II consoles.
- Supports up to 32GB Fat 32 memory
- Allows homebrew game testing and playing
- Play all software using a single cartridge
- Micro SD card required (not included)

Description:

This fantastic development tool is the perfect companion for any budding retro game developer, allowing you to run your latest creations on real hardware, the RetroHQ Lynx GameDrive cartridge is like a micro sd adapter providing a memory card slot to acccess your library directly from the console, wherever you are.

You can also use GameDrive to load license free open source software, with the renewed interest in retro gaming hardware, there are more and more open source projects being game available by enthusiasts for you to enjoy.

To play software on the Lynx console, they must first be loaded onto a micro SD card using a PC or Mac capable of working in Fat 16 or Fat 32 format.

Any memory card up to 32GB in size can be used with the Lynx as long as it is FAT16 or FAT32 formatted.

Hardware Compatibility

Atari Lynx Mk1 and Mk2
ComLynx Play
FAT16 or FAT32 MicroSD cards
EEPROM save game support

Software Compatibility:

All Lynx software up to 512KB in size including those with EEPROM save, as well as the ComLynx interface for multi-player titles
LNX & LYX file formats supported
Wide support - extensively tested for compatibility
No compatibility issues known

Usage instructions:

Insert the memory card into the LynxGD and power on your console. The cartridge will boot to the software title selection screen.

The game selection screen displays the folders and recognised files on your memory card, allowing you to navigate the folder structure and select a title to play.

The button functons are shown in the bar at the bottom of the screen. If a software title has preview images associated with it, you can view these images with the screenshot functon. When launching a software title, if it has any cheats available, these will be selectable from the software trainer screen. If the software supports save data, it will be saved automatically in a file named the same as the software title ROM image, but with the extension E2P.

Firmware Updates:

Periodically you may wish to check for firmware updates. To do this, press the OPTION1 button when instructed to do so as the cartridge is booting.

A screen similar to the initial firmware setup screen will be displayed with QR code and website address.

Either scan the QR code or visit the website manually to check for a firmware update.

Updates to the firmware will be available from the RetroHQ website if required.

LEGAL NOTICE: Product Use Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability

USE OF THIS PRODUCT

This product is intended exclusively for homebrew development and the use of legally obtained, open-source software. It is designed to support independent developers and hobbyists who wish to create and play original content on retro gaming consoles. We do not condone, support, or encourage the use of this product for piracy or any form of copyright infringement.

COPYRIGHTED CONTENT

Downloading or playing copies of games, software or other media without the copyright holder’s permission may violate copyright laws in your country, even if you own the original version. Please ensure that any media used with this product complies fully with local copyright laws.

BACK-UP AND PERSONAL USE

In some jurisdictions, creating personal back-ups of games is permitted, while in others it may be restricted. Using ROMs of games that you did not personally back up, even if you own a physical copy, may infringe on the copyright holder’s rights, we advise all customers to familiarize themselves with local laws and restrictions before using any back-up media.

LIMITED SUPPORT

Our customer support for this product is limited to legitimate uses, such as homebrew development or playing authorized open-source games, we do not provide support for any other use of this product.

MODIFICATION & USE

Any unauthorized modification or use of this product outside its intended purpose will void all manufacturer and retailer warranties. This product should be used only as intended, any other use is unsupported and may result in damage or functionality issues.