{"product_id":"gamedrive-for-atari-lynx-lynx-ii-2-handheld-game-development-testing-cartridge-retro-hq","title":"GameDrive for Atari Lynx \u0026 Lynx II 2 handheld game development \u0026 testing cartridge | Retro HQ","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Compatible with Atari Lynx \u0026amp; Lynx II consoles.\u003cbr\u003e- Supports up to 32GB Fat 32 memory\u003cbr\u003e- Allows homebrew game testing and playing\u003cbr\u003e- Play all software using a single cartridge\u003cbr\u003e- Micro SD card required (not included)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny memory card up to 32GB in size can be used with the Lynx as long as it is FAT16 or FAT32 formatted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtari Lynx Mk1 and Mk2\u003cbr\u003eComLynx Play\u003cbr\u003eFAT16 or FAT32 MicroSD cards\u003cbr\u003eEEPROM save game support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Compatibility:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Lynx software up to 512KB in size including those with EEPROM save, as well as the ComLynx interface for multi-player titles\u003cbr\u003eLNX \u0026amp; LYX file formats supported\u003cbr\u003eWide support - extensively tested for compatibility\u003cbr\u003eNo compatibility issues known\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsert the memory card into the LynxGD and power on your console. The cartridge will boot to the software title selection screen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirmware Updates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriodically 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA screen similar to the initial firmware setup screen will be displayed with QR code and website address. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither scan the QR code or visit the website manually to check for a firmware update.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpdates to the firmware will be available from the RetroHQ website if required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003eLEGAL NOTICE: Product Use Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb style=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003eUSE OF THIS PRODUCT\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOPYRIGHTED CONTENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDownloading 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBACK-UP AND PERSONAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLIMITED SUPPORT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMODIFICATION \u0026amp; USE\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny unauthorized modification or use of this product outside its intended purpose will void all manufacturer and retailer warranties. 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