E-reader Guide!

[NeoMaster]

Okay GBA fans, you might know a little thing called the E-Reader. Its a device for the GBA which allows you to upload certain E-Cards to be played on your GBA. There has been a dump for the rom a while back but there wasn't really any use for it since there was no games were dumped. Well, I've just found out that they are well availiable but only for the "133t" people. But don't worry, leave it to Neomaster to let you in on the goods that the fat cats don't want you to have. Just follow my simple tutorial and you will be on your way!

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*Step 1*

 

First off, you will need an emulator. My personal favourite is Visualboy Advance. Get yourself a copy and move on to Step 2.

 

*Step 2*

 

You will need the E-Reader Rom. This rom is really rare, since GBA download sites are being shut down all over the place and its pretty old too. But here is the direct link.

 

http://www.extreemu.co.uk/roms/publicdomai...%5b!%5d.zip (USA Version)

 

If you want the Jap Version, use this link.

 

http://www.extreemu.co.uk/roms/publicdomai...eader%20(J).zip

 

Now that you have the E-Reader rom, lets get some games shall we?

 

*Step 3*

 

Now that you have the rom, you need to games to play. Get your butt over to http://ereader.vze.com/ to download the games pack. Or use this link. http://ereader.kiczek.com/E-Reader_Saves_(01-26-04)(29).tar

 

*Step 4*

 

Here is what to do to get them to play in Visualboy. Find the E-Card game you wish to play and rename it to "chosengame.sav"

 

Load up your "E-Reader.gba" rom file that you downloaded in step 2. Now there are some important notes you should keep in mind if you don't want the E-Reader to screw up. Make sure your GBA save settings are set to either Automatic or Flash. To change it, go to Options->Emulator->Save Type and then choose it from the list there. Also, you have to set it to Flash 128k, or the E reader will have memory problems.

 

When you boot up your E-Reader rom, you notice that you can format the memory. Press A if you wish to do so (this is not necessary). After that, load up your desired game. Here is how to do it. Go to file->import->Battery File then select your sav file. Finally, you should enter the E-Reader Menu where you have several options. Choose the last one that says "Access Saved Data" and your on your way to playing your game.

 

PS! Do not patch any of the files with the ELoader that comes with the archive. Use it only if you have the flash hardware!

 

If you need any clarification or help, reply here.

Edited April 21, 2004 by NeoMaster