List of SEGA Master System Games with Save Batteries

Which SEGA Master System games use a save game battery?

Well not many, but there are a few master system games with battery that rely on a coin cell battery to save the game save data.

The list below contains all the SEGA Master System (SMS) games that use a save battery in the cartridge:

• Golden Axe Warrior
• Golfamania
• Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord
• Monopoly
• Penguin Land
• Phantasy Star
• Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
• Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished Omen

Guide: SEGA Master System battery replacement

Which type of batteries do SMS cartridges use? What is the SEGA Master System battery type?

It's simply a CR2032 with solder tabs on the sides.

SEGA Master System Game Cartridge Battery Replacement tools list

• CR2032 tabbed battery with solder in pins
• Phillips Head Screwdriver Number 2 size or JIS screwdrivers
• Soldering iron (We recommend the TS101)
• Desolder pump or braid
• Leaded solder 60/40
• A steady hand and some time

PS: If you're wondering what JIS means, it's the Japanese Industry Standard screws. They are very similar to Phillips screwdriver bits, but have a larger angle and therefore don't bottom out in JIS screws, causing less slippage. Most Japanese retro consoles use JIS.

How to replace the battery in SEGA Master System carts?

• Open it up with a Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Desolder the original battery
• Solder in the new CR2032 with tabs

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