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CUSTOM RETRO CARTRIDGE MANUFACTURING

Your game.
Made physical.

The cartridge. The artwork. The unboxing.
Bring your next release into the real world with custom hardware and retail packaging.

SAMPLE-APPROVED PRODUCTIONSee the real workshop ↗
Product visualization of a translucent violet custom cartridge with coordinated retail packaging
PRODUCT VISUALIZATION / YOUR ARTWORK. YOUR FINISH.
50 units

Starting project quantity

10–15 days

Typical sample lead time

15–30 days

Typical bulk production

Start with a project review.
Approve the sample before bulk.Specifications and timing confirmed per project.

01 / FROM IDEA TO SOMETHING YOU CAN HOLD

Make it a release
worth keeping.

A complete physical release or the parts you need.
Choose where your project starts.

Product visualization of green and smoke-clear custom handheld cartridges
PRODUCT VISUALIZATION / CUSTOM SHELL & LABEL

YOUR FILES → YOUR PHYSICAL EDITION

From playable build
to collectible object.

Bring the board, shell, label and final assembly together around your game. Start with platform requirements and a sample you can check.

  • Platform and project-file review
  • Custom shell and label options
  • Sample approval before the production run
Discuss my cartridge build ↗Explore cartridge manufacturing ↗
Technical concept visualization of a cartridge PCB and gold edge connector
TECHNICAL CONCEPT / PROJECT-SPECIFIC BOARD DESIGN

SPECIFY THE HARDWARE

Start with the
right foundation.

PCB manufacturing and IC programming for customer-owned, licensed and homebrew projects. Review the platform, mapper and voltage requirements before a build.

  • Platform-specific hardware review
  • Customer-supplied files and IC programming
  • Fit, function and sample checks
Discuss my PCB requirements ↗Explore boards & programming ↗
Packaging visualization of a coordinated carton, insert, instruction booklet and label
PACKAGING VISUALIZATION / FINISHING OPTIONS

MAKE THE FIRST IMPRESSION COUNT

The experience
starts at the box.

Carry your artwork across the carton, manual, label and insert. Confirm dimensions and materials with a physical sample before production.

  • Coordinated boxes, labels and manuals
  • Inserts and protective packaging
  • Dimensions and finishing agreed by sample
Plan my packaging ↗Explore retail finishing ↗

02 / FIND YOUR FORMAT

Classic platforms.
New possibilities.

Explore cartridge supply across seven platform families. Confirm hardware requirements and approve a sample before the production run.

Compare all platforms ↗

03 / LOOK CLOSER

See how the work
comes together.

Inside the workshop ↗
Production equipment inside the RetroForge workshop
WORKSHOP / PRODUCTION LINE
Watch the workshop ↗
01

Define the build.

Platform, files, quantities and packaging. We review the project before quoting.

02

Approve the sample.

Check physical fit, function and finishing before committing to the production run.

03

Build. Inspect. Prepare.

Assembly, inspection and packaging follow the confirmed project specification.

Explore the production process ↗

BEFORE YOUR FIRST RUN

A few things
worth knowing.

A clear brief makes a better starting point.

What do I need for a quotation?

Share the platform, approximate quantity, services needed, delivery country and target date. If the hardware specification is still open, describe the project and we can review it with you.

Can I start with a sample?

Projects go through review and sample approval before bulk production. Typical sample lead time is 10–15 days after requirements are confirmed; the schedule depends on the build.

What is the minimum order quantity?

The starting quantity is 50 units per title or project. Mixed platforms, components and packaging requirements are reviewed individually in the quotation.

Can you coordinate packaging with the cartridge?

Shells, labels, manuals, cartons and protective packaging can be specified together. Final dimensions, materials and finishing are confirmed for the project and checked by sample.

YOUR GAME / YOUR PHYSICAL EDITION

Plan your
cartridge run.

Bring the game file, hardware and retail finish into one brief. We will review the specification and a sample plan before bulk production.

Cartridge projects start from 50 units per title or project, subject to feasibility and specification.

YOUR CARTRIDGE BRIEF* Required · other choices are optional
02 Where can we reply?
03 A few useful details

Useful details: target hardware, game-file status, save features, shell or label preferences, delivery country and target date. Files must be owned or licensed for production.

No files are needed for the first message. We will arrange any file review after the initial discussion. Privacy policy