A cheaper way to make a video game cartridge?

What games are your console going to playing? Depending on the games I can gage what size you will need. Chances are, 32gb is a little more than you need.

Are you looking into making video games?

Not particularly. I'm considering it but I am more interested in the hardware. Are the games 2d or 3d? What processor are you using? What existing console do your games most closely match?

I would like to have both 2d and 3d.  You don't need good graphics to make a solid fun game, however there is nothing wrong with impressive graphics along with a solid fun game as well I don't have specific hardware details just yet.  Still writing down the idea of it to get patented, working on making 3d pictures/models, then I'll speak to investors and hardware companies to see what I can work with.  Ideally I'd like something between ps4 and wii u specs.

For those specs, disks are the most cost effective option by a long way. Cartridges are only suitable for low spec, low volume runs as they cost significantly more and hold less data. What I recommend is putting the disk inside a cartridge and then inserting the whole lot into the console. The console then interfaces with the disk while keeping it contained in the cartridge. This (in my opinion) combines the best of both worlds. A similar system way used for the 64DD (google it). If you prefer you could have games downloaded from the internet rather than use physical media. I agree that graphics are not  important. Sadly most gamers don't. When I first posted, I thought this was just a hobby project for games like pong. I was wrong. If you continue with this project, could you please send me the occasional update.

You can buy a ssd that holds much more data then a Blu-ray disk and loading times is instant with them so they are actually better and more durable then a disk.  I got excited when I did research about it   The only thing I'm concerned about is if people talks about not being able to play dvds or blu-rays.  Wii U doesn't play them either but due to fan base, people accepts it regardless.  With apps like Netflix, Youtube, and Hulu who needs to play dvds or blu-rays anyways? Not to mention it would save on the cost of making the console.  As far as digital vs physical, me personally I'm a physical copy kind of guy, but I would rather give people the option of either or.  Perhaps make the digital release cheaper then the physical on release date.

With that said I got everything written down I'm trying to make concept 3d printable art for the console and controller using the 123d design. I have the image of it on my mind and some drawings down but I'm not so good with 3d art, even as user friendly 123d design is lol I will be happy to keep you updated  

Ssd's are very nice (The computer I'm using now has one). The problem is they cost a huge amount. The cart vs. disk war has already been fought and PlayStation beat n64 (unfortunately). Gamers chose a slow load over an expensive game. I like the idea but it isn't going to work unless the customers are millionaires.

Ssd's are very nice (The computer I'm using now has one). The problem is they cost a huge amount. The cart vs. disk war has already been fought and PlayStation beat n64 (unfortunately). Gamers chose a slow load over an expensive game. I like the idea but it isn't going to work unless the customers are millionaires.