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     * Notably, the original Swan's FSTN display has a different gamma compared to the color-capable models, including in compatibility mode! If you don't own this model, you can use an emulator to compare the reproduction of grey shades.     * Notably, the original Swan's FSTN display has a different gamma compared to the color-capable models, including in compatibility mode! If you don't own this model, you can use an emulator to compare the reproduction of grey shades.
  
-In addition, for capturing footage from real hardware, you may be interested in a consolizer mod, which turns an existing WonderSwan Color system into a headless device with HDMI output. The [[https://github.com/zwenergy/swancolorHD|swancolorHD]] is open source design for DIY builders; [[https://shop.retro-protect.com/|RETRO PROTECT]] sells finished builds in Japan under the WSCHD brand.+In addition, for capturing footage from real hardware, you may be interested in a consolizer mod, which turns an existing WonderSwan Color system into a headless device with HDMI output. The [[https://github.com/zwenergy/swancolorHD|swancolorHD]] is open source design for DIY builders; [[https://shop.retro-protect.com/|RETRO PROTECT]] sells prebuilt units in Japan under the WSCHD brand.
  
 ==== Flash cartridge ==== ==== Flash cartridge ====
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 ===== WonderWitch ===== ===== WonderWitch =====
  
-Testing WonderWitch games can be achieved flashing an [[wonderwitch|mkrom image]] to any cartridge with at least 256 (sub-optimally, at least 128) kilobytes of SRAM. However, for verifying full compatibility, a real WonderWitch environment is required. To do so legally, it is currently required to purchase a WonderWitch.+Testing WonderWitch games can be achieved on emulators and real hardware alike by flashing an [[wonderwitch|mkrom image]] to any cartridge with at least 256((128 kilobytes is supported with hacksbut it's best to buy a cartridge with at least 256.)) kilobytes of SRAM. 
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 +However, for verifying full compatibility, a real WonderWitch environment is optimal. To do so without resorting to copyright infringement, it is currently required to purchase a second-hand WonderWitch.
  
 The full WonderWitch box set consists of a few key elements: The full WonderWitch box set consists of a few key elements:
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