So... You have your game/consoles and you're wondering, "What tools do I need to open this?" This table goes into detail what exact bit, size and how to open.
Carts
Please note: This table is alphabetised.
| Cart | Tools Required | Disassembly Tutorial |
|---|---|---|
| Atari 2600 | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | Unscrew the screw on the front of the cart, under the label, remove rear face. |
| Nintendo 3DS | Plastic Spudger (0.6mm plectrum will work) | DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE |
| Nintendo 64 | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | Unscrew the screw on the back of the cart, remove rear face. |
| Nintendo DS | Plastic Spudger (0.6mm plectrum will work) | DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE |
| Nintendo Game Boy | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | Unscrew the screw on the back of the cart, remove rear face. |
| Nintendo Game Boy Advance | 1.5mm Tri-Wing Screwdriver | Unscrew the screw on the back of the cart, remove rear face. |
| Nintendo Game Boy Color | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | Unscrew the screw on the back of the cart, remove rear face. |
| Nintendo NES | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | Unscrew the three or five screws on the back of the cart, remove rear face. |
| Nintendo SNES | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | Unscrew the two screws on the bottom-front face of the casing, remove front face. |
| Nintendo Super Famicom | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | Unscrew the two screws on the bottom-front face of the casing, remove front face. |
| Nintendo Switch | Plastic Spudger (0.6mm plectrum will work) | DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE |
| Nintendo Virtual Boy | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | |
| Sega Game Gear | 3.6mm Line Head Screw (commonly known as 3.8mm Gamebit) | Unscrew the screw on the back of the cart, remove rear face. |
| Sega Genesis¹/Mega Drive | ||
| Sega Mark III | ||
| Sega Master System | ||
| Sega Saturn | ||
| Sony PlayStation Vita | Plastic Spudger (0.6mm plectrum will work) | DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE |
Notes:
- ¹ The Sega Nomad also applies.
Consoles
TO BE ADDED AT A LATER DATE