Observed arrival · 2026-09-23

Cartridge Index catalogs the physical era of games

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A free public archive of retro game cartridges, organized by platform, region, variant, and entry type.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-23 issue.

For: Retro game collectors and cartridge researchers
Worth noticing: Its visible breakdown separates 14,583 official releases from 3,020 ROM hacks and labels unverified information as Unknown.

Field notes

The homepage groups records by platform and entry type, with regional shelves for systems such as Super Nintendo (US) and Super Nintendo (EU). Its visible type counts distinguish official releases from ROM hacks and compilations; the project says uncertain records are marked Unknown rather than presented as verified. A separate footer link points to a wholesale cartridge-supply business, while the archive describes itself as non-commercial.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

ƒJavaScriptBrowser-side code central

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