VIC-20 Cartridge Kracker for C64

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ka20
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VIC-20 Cartridge Kracker for C64

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This appears to be a device for dumping VIC-20 cartridges (as well as C64 carts) using a Commodore 64. Has anyone used this one or are familiar with it?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/KARTRIDGE-KRACKER ... 2346202951
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Re: VIC-20 Cartridge Kracker for C64

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obscure device =) from my experience similar devices (for the c64) are not worth the money... a couple switches at a few cartport lines do the job just as good :)
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Re: VIC-20 Cartridge Kracker for C64

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it is cute and may be nice in a collection
but today what cartridge isnt already been dumped and ready to download from the interent?
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Re: VIC-20 Cartridge Kracker for C64

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for dumping a simple cartridge port expander with switches will likely work as good :) for collection... sure, why not. not for that price though =P
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Re: VIC-20 Cartridge Kracker for C64

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Interesting device :)
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Re: VIC-20 Cartridge Kracker for C64

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It's also one of the few commercial disk programs that were made for the VIC back in the day (albeit C64 compatible as well). A nice collector's item for somebody.
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