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*Rip and dump terms are often used interchangeably, the old language specific to DVDs is rip, if you had Windows Media Player back in the Vista days you might be familiar with the Burn and Rip functions in there but in most retro game circles you're more likely to see "dump" definition used.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/309643527816609793/315544036184293386/1147356690849742868 pandubz: discord message about ripping and dumping definitions]</ref> ''e.g. disc ripping and cartridge dumping''
*You can use [[FPGA]]or other boards-based (like Arduino Mega, which should be mentioned) hardware solutions such as GB Operator, [https://savethehero.builders/ Open Source Cartridge Reader] for dumping your cartridges to PC.[https://youtu.be/PVF-Paogpxk?t=424] See [[#Cartridge-based (Up to 4th Gen)]] section and [[FPGA]] page for more information.
*In most cases, the [https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF/releases MPF software] handles disc ripping tasks with ease if you have a compatible optical drive – a crucial component for reading the disc, making it the recommended choice for a majority of discs mentioned below.[https://youtu.be/PVF-Paogpxk?t=479]
