N64 DEV Cartridges

There were several different versions of these N64 Development Flash cartridges released to developers. Each PCBA model# had their own specific combination of Flash/RAM memory sizes. Many are shown further below.

For those interested, you can download a Japanese copy of a Nintendo Development Flash Cartridge Datasheet. This is for the PCBA model number “NUS-8F16FB”. (Link below)

Nintendo 64 Dev Flash cartridge datasheet: NUS-8F16FB PDF

Shown below are several of the known PCB models. (Multiple photos for each)

Images and documents Provided by @GamingLegend64 (Twitter)

NUS-8F16F = 16 MB Flash Memory (NO RAM INSTALLED)

NUS-8F16F = 16 MB Flash Memory (NO RAM INSTALLED)


NUS-8F16FB(128MBit-256K) = 16 MB Flash Memory (256K RAM)

NOTE:

Regarding the cartridge Shell top decal “NUS-8F16F” you will notice this does not match the model number indicated on the circuit board silkscreen “NUS-8F16FB“. It’s possible this is simply a decal typo, however it may indicate specifics on how the game uses the onboard memory. Again we are not sure, and this is just speculation.

If anyone has any additional information regarding the Decal serial numbers, please contact us through our contact page HERE.

NUS-8F16FB(128MBit-256K) = 16 MB Flash Memory (256K RAM)

NUS-8F16FB(128MBit-16K) = 16 MB Flash Memory (16K RAM)

Images Provided by @Voodooween (Twitter)

Regarding the cartridge Shell top decal “NUS-8F16F” you will notice this does not match the model number indicated on the circuit board silkscreen “NUS-8F16FB“. Also make note of the decal inscription “128M16K”. This was understood to indicate the cartridge FLASH memory capacity (128M) followed by the amount of SRAM installed (16K). However, this cartridge uses the same SRAM memory chip as a 256K cartridge. So these decal differences may simply be a typo, however it may indicate specifics on how the game uses the onboard memory. In this case the game loaded on the cartridge may only be using 16K of the available 256K SRAM. However again, we are not sure on this, and is just speculation at this point.

If anyone has any additional information regarding the Decal serial numbers, please contact us through our contact page HERE.


NUS-16F32SB (128MBit-256K) = 16 MB Flash Memory (256KB RAM)

NUS-16F32SB (128MBit-256K) = 16 MB Flash Memory (256KB RAM)


NUS-16F32SB (256Bit-256K) = 32 MB Flash Memory (256KB RAM)

NUS-16F32SB (256Bit-256K) = 32 MB Flash Memory (256KB RAM)

I will continue to update this page as I receive new information and photos. (Updated: May/25/2022)