That_One_Guy Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 I went to play Super Mario RPG and my save file is just gone. Like wtf I checked several other games and everything is there so there must just be a problem with Mario RPG. I had a similar thing happen with Glover. Very fucking disappointing to say the least.
lupin_bebop Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 Is this with an emulator or an actual SNES?
That_One_Guy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, lupin_bebop said: Is this with an emulator or an actual SNES? Actual SNES
Gyaos Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) Have you tried restarting a playthrough and saving? If the save file disappears again, it's possible that the save battery may have died. A lot of older games with saving functionality have one. I experienced this tragedy first hand with two Pokemon cartridges. They can have an incredible lifespan, but they were not designed to last forever. Edited January 26, 2020 by Gyaos 1 2 1
Kudasai Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) Sounds like the save battery in the cart needs to be changed Edited January 26, 2020 by Mode 7 1 1 1
That_One_Guy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Gyaos said: Have you tried restarting a playthrough and saving? If the save file disappears again, it's possible that the save battery may have died. A lot of older games with saving functionality have one. I experienced this tragedy first hand with two Pokemon cartridges. They can have an incredible lifespan, but they were not designed to last forever. I was considering trying to do a playthrough and save but I'm so disheartened I'm just going to bed I might have to trade it in
That_One_Guy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Mode 7 said: Sounds like the save battery in the cart needs to be changed If it were to be changed could my data be restored? 1
Kudasai Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 1 minute ago, That_One_Guy said: If it were to be changed could my data be restored? Unfortunately no you would have to start over 1
Gyaos Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, That_One_Guy said: If it were to be changed could my data be restored? Unfortunately, the save is lost when a battery dies in the cartridge. You can replace the battery to renew your ability to keep a file on the cartridge, but that data is gone forever. It sucks, and I'm sorry that it happened. Even if you replaced the battery beforehand, the save file would been lost regardless. 2
NaBarney Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gyaos said: . I experienced this tragedy first hand with two Pokemon cartridges Rip my og Gold crew.. I remember still playing with my original gold team on my snes in 2010...I thought maybe my game was special and would last forever....... After that bubble was finally popped I started a new campaign and just left the snes on for many days, only turning the tv off when i wasn't playing. 1
NaBarney Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, That_One_Guy said: If it were to be changed could my data be restored? No.
That_One_Guy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks for the help y'all. I know it's just a game but it just sucks that I lost everything. I'm pretty bummed and I'm gonna sleep it off. Life's a cunt sometimes. 1
rpgamer Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 I've had this happen before with some games. I've experienced that, sometimes, restarting the game will somehow magically bring the save files back. As if on initial start up, it didn't have the energy to remember the saves, but after a warm up, memory came back. But, I think I can only really remember this happening with GBA games, so, maybe probably different tech.
lupin_bebop Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, That_One_Guy said: Actual SNES My best guess for you: The save battery inside the cartridge has most likely died, or is close to it. There is a small cell battery inside the cartridge which powers the memory for saves and the like. Over time, it loses its charge and, and your game won't save/saves disappear. You can replace the battery yourself, if you know what you're doing, and have the tools. I recommend going to the iFixit YouTube page and searching for the project. You can probably just do a general Google search for it and find it. 1 1
That_One_Guy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 7 hours ago, lupin_bebop said: My best guess for you: The save battery inside the cartridge has most likely died, or is close to it. There is a small cell battery inside the cartridge which powers the memory for saves and the like. Over time, it loses its charge and, and your game won't save/saves disappear. You can replace the battery yourself, if you know what you're doing, and have the tools. I recommend going to the iFixit YouTube page and searching for the project. You can probably just do a general Google search for it and find it. Thanks man. I'm getting a battery and a soldering iron today
Kudasai Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, That_One_Guy said: Thanks man. I'm getting a battery and a soldering iron today Best of luck on that open cart surgery 1
That_One_Guy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mode 7 said: Best of luck on that open cart surgery thanks man. Hopefully I'm slaying noobs with Geno tonight
Kudasai Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, That_One_Guy said: thanks man. Hopefully I'm slaying noobs with Geno tonight I need to finish that game myself sometime
Sieg67 Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, That_One_Guy said: If it were to be changed could my data be restored? No, but it'll allow you to save again. The batteries supply the power that keeps information the games RAM. Kinda like how the battery on your motherboard keeps your bios settings and also how sleep mode works on your computer. Luckily they're basic flat cell batteries like 2033 or 2025. They may be soldered in but can easily break them out and you can hold the new one in place with some electrical tape. Edited January 26, 2020 by Sieg67 2
lupin_bebop Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 11 hours ago, Sieg67 said: No, but it'll allow you to save again. The batteries supply the power that keeps information the games RAM. Kinda like how the battery on your motherboard keeps your bios settings and also how sleep mode works on your computer. Luckily they're basic flat cell batteries like 2033 or 2025. They may be soldered in but can easily break them out and you can hold the new one in place with some electrical tape. This is the SAME shit with GB/GBA games. I HATE doing this shit. I have the original Pokemon Games, and it's a bitch trying to change those cartridge batteries without fucking the tabs up.
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