This method is probably the simplest and fastest, and possibly also the cheapest depending on whether or not you already own a DS with a GBA slot.
Method 1: Using the GBA slot in a DS or DS Lite Each of these programs is fairly intuitive to use, so it shouldn’t be too hard to figure it out. Note that, although this tutorial won’t show you how directly, each of these methods can also be used to dump save files in. For this tutorial I’ll be using the same FE8U cartridge through each method to show you that they all work. There’s a few methods here, all inexpensive (if you own the consoles they use) and all working equally well. Dumping a GBA ROM off of the cartridge, while it may seem daunting at first, is actually not only incredibly simple, but you most likely already own most of what you would need to do it. While not directly related to ROM hacking, obtaining ROMs from cartridges is a useful skill to have, and once obtained these ROMs can be used for whatever you please. Hey, you! Have you ever found yourself wanting to play a ROM hack, but every download site for the ROM you need has been shut down? Do you ever feel the need to do everything in the most convoluted manner possible? Do you own a physical copy of the game you want to patch? Well, do I have the solution for you!
