Cartridges and Lockout Chips
The early days of gaming cartridges were marked by the challenges of ROM costs and the impact on game development. Nintendo's introduction of the lockout chip was a significant move to combat bootleg cartridges, creating an encrypted handshake between the console and the game. This innovation not only shaped the market but also highlighted the complexities of game production and licensing during that era.In this clip
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