Closed Hew-ux opened this issue Jan 6, 2022 · 5 comments. bin". cht file, applied, and nothing happens. Copy/paste your saved file to IDeaS that can be found in your Battery folder. pub. 9. I press import save file and when I click on the raw . RetroArch database(s) that are associated with the melonDS core: ; Nintendo - Nintendo DS ; Nintendo - Nintendo DS Decrypted ; Nintendo - Nintendo DS (Download Play) BIOS The save file is written in the same directory as the rom, so my rom on the EXT4 filesystem didn't use the save created on the NTFS or FAT32 partitions. Nov 6, 2022. shabbirmahmud changed the title I changed the bios7. A bunch of text isn't an xml file, which is the only thing melonds on android will accept. 0 with the emulator's latest release: 0. GPLv3; A summary of the licenses behind RetroArch and its cores can be found here. If the ROM is in a zip file or is missing a paired BIN or CUE file, the Compression Tool will not detect the ROM. To see if the save files were broken, I imported my most recent save file [12/27 9:30AM] to DeSmuMe and it was able to load and save. it's not in English, because the game is not English version. melonDS 0. 3, and the new File menu: First of all, the 'Open ROM inside archive' option has been merged with 'Open ROM', to declutter the menu and make things more intuitive. Files required: bios7. dsv file created in the Backup folder. I’ve not been using melonDS for very long, and still trying to sort out how the wifi is supposed to work, but I’ve just today run into an issue with my save states when doing some converting. I tryed import the save file to MelonDS. The emulator loads straight from the . I figured it out, it seems that melonds cannot create ini files in the program files folder which is admin. The only thing you need to do after that is drag the newly created. dsv for me to take a look. ago. Out of curiosity, I opened my earliest save and saved to see where it would save, and it did save over itself. are abandonware so any post seeking help of these emulator will be removed because there are better options (listed in the post above). Its developer is Arisotura (formerly known as StapleButter/Luigi__), a former contributor to DeSmuME, and it is available as a libretro core since version 0. sav file, I get a warning message that says “the emulation will be reset and the current sa file overwritten”. I export backup memory from Desmume as a raw sav file. ah thanks for clarifying. When you are finished modifying the file, select File → Save or Save As, name the file, choose the save location, and click Save. sav is not currently supported. dsv files. B) DxD is a safe choice on Windows. nds. • fix potential issue generating the config file path under Linux. Any. If that doesn't work out for you give melonDS a try: File>Import savefile. Can melonDS run Game Boy games? To load a GBA title, either drag and drop a . Looking at the files of melon i have found a file named "user-dirs. I noticed the game saves are in the rom location folder rather than a special folder like desmume used to do with "battery"Step 2: Boot DSi NAND firstly. com. This in turn calls melon_fopen. 2. Save file location for DeSmuME. 3, Windows 64-bit. Copied the name and file extension of a . I have a save file from DesMuMe for Pokemon Platinum that I would like to import to MelonDS for two reasons: 1) I was farther along in DesMuMe before finding out about MelonDS and wanted to use the wi-fi capabilities. “no, discard it” → use the ROM db size. I export backup memory from Desmume as a raw sav file. dsv file that I could place into the save directory of Retroarch and it loaded up into the DeSmuMe 2015 core fine. " I try import it to desmume, successed. I want play it on MelonDS. Hit OK. With the controls set up, you’re free to play your Nintendo DS game. it's not in English, because the game is not English version. sav file, where as DeSmuME uses a. it is possible to specify which file to load from the archive the CLI help (invoked by the --help option) will show all the possible CLI arguments and values. Original Poster 1 day ago. dsv" into ". I tried the following: - Disabled separate save files. . I usually play on DesMuMe, and we can export a save file (. nds files in, the software will close with a generic system error, every time. . When I load the the rom, the game is recognised as a new game with no save files. Next: 11. 4. . But when I manually load them (and when I click load state 5, etc. bin", and "bios9. nds. 0 is now available for download! This release brings cleanup tools for orphaned data, file hash searching for the scraper, the ability to change systems sorting from the GUI and much more. dsv format as save file. Example: game. You can also add a footer to restore the original DSV format. 2. MelonDS supports a wide range of ROMs, including commercial games and homebrew titles. dsv, the MelonDS is for using the wifi/multiplayer capability on my pc so i can connect my game with save file from DraStic to internet, MelonDS has a. 5MB is 500KB. Note that for now, you will need to provide an image file, melonDS does not yet build such images on the fly like DeSmuME can do. You can convert your save file using the save converter tool found here. Any. 7. bin) Linking those is illegal, you need to dump them yourself or use google. * Finally, copy all save files from the PC (files that end with ". I think I didn't notice that the file name of my sav file and the ROM weren't exactly the same. Discord: and RetroArch EmuDeck Setup Video: video has been made with Fair Use i. Save state files. I would like to be able to load the most recent save file in MelonDS. 7. 7. Branch. noah978 •. Afterwards I just imported the savefiles inti DeSmuME as backup memory. nds", the save files must be named. nds Databases . . 1-Associate . It aims to be faster and more accurate than many existing Game Boy Advance emulators, as well as adding features that other emulators lack. Content that can be loaded by the DeSmuME core have the following file extensions:. you still have savefile which is too large lying around so melonDS used this size as a referenceI export backup memory from Desmume as a raw sav file. Cheat Codes Add and Request group The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pokémon Legends: Arceus cheat codes Xenoblade Chronicles 3 cheat codes Request a cheat. これらの準備ができれば，以下を. ago. No additional setup is required. To see if the save files were broken, I imported my most recent save file [12/27 9:30AM] to DeSmuMe and it was able to load and save. However, it has been mentioned before in another thread that this feature can be disabled by going to system -> settings (thread: MelonDS creating multiple saves that game can't load). bin) DS mode firmware (firmware. nds would be pokemon. To change it per-game, tap on a game then select Settings > Emulation profile and adjust it there. I can’t find the location of melonds core’s save files for games. then I try import desmume dsv file to MelonDS. cpp's melon_fopen_local. 你先确定savestate setting-separate savefiles 那里没有打勾，其次，不要去读取以前的存档，先尝试重新游戏后尽快打到能保存的地方进行游戏保存后退出melonds，看还会不会变成0. Back to the Top. Any. 2. This site will convert those files into "regular" saves that can be directly loaded by an emulator. ago I'm not sure how it works with Melon DS, but with other emulators that force save in the same directory as my games, I just pull the save files. In the pop-up window that appears, select Manual EEPROM 64kbit. Before you do anything though, make a copy of your save in case something goes. And then you run melonDS. MelonDS uses . Add a Comment. I noticed the game saves are in the rom location folder rather than a special folder like. 1. You don’t need to extract your games from archives, because the emulator supports ZIP files. sav file is definetly off, it's size was supposed to be 512KB. If yours is not shown, get more details on the. When I load the the rom, the game is recognised as a new game with no save files. Get the save file. But note that there are two types of files in DeSmuME, save states and save files. 4) Save. sav". export melonDS p??emon bl?ck . dsv Save Battery file. If your MelonDS is running from a C. Example: game. Congratz about the save state tho, after loading it, try saving in-game. SonicFan54 • 4 yr. ml1 files when I save-state. Anyway, I installed everything as advised, including the firmware files etc. bin -- ARM7 BIOS, 16KB * bios9. state but the emulator melonDS save the gams in . Locked post. . - Deleted (moved) all my save files + savestates except the most recent save state. sav instead of the . update to 'latest 0. dsv file i get from SuperNDS and just use it i put it in the "saves" folder when i tried saving in game on lemuroid i could load it but when i take the one from SuperNDS it doesn. Welcome to r/emulators, please make sure you read the pinned post Emulators 101 before posting a problem, you should know, EPSX, ZNES, etc. So the original NDSCart::LoadROM() function did just that. Bt Drastic Ds Save file not working now. Inside will be your in game save. SFO, USER. melonDS is a free and open-source Nintendo DS / DSi emulator aiming for better performance than DeSmuME and to emulate Wi-Fi and local multiplayer capabilities. No additional setup is required. Big fire melon Administrator Level: 43 Posts: 22/583 EXP: 540400 Next: 24646 Since: 10-12-19 Last post: 3 days agoUnofficial port of melonDS, a free, open-source and highly customizable emulator. File > Insert ROM cart > (I choose the Gen III game I want, in this case Pokemon Emerald) 3. Unfortunately, the new version melonDS for Android is incompatible with older save states. ago. Where is the NDS save file located on RP4. Out of curiosity, I opened my earliest save and saved to see where it would save, and it did save over itself. If you want to download ninfs v1. Customise your embeddable card using the options below. :)The . Move the save file from the "Battery" directory created by DeSmuME into the same directory where the rom is located and change the extension from . You put the required file in the same folder. • fix potential crash under the software renderer when display capture is used. 1. You can help Emulation General Wiki by improving it. " 5. Self-contained app bundle. exe file. However, it has been mentioned before in another thread. 5) Rename the save file. DAT}. Transfer that file to your phone and overwrite the current dsv file and it should work fine. . melonDS savestates not working on windows 10. Reply. It uses Steam ROM Manager, which automatically downloads cover art for each game and adds a shortcut to Steam. Also always save in game reguarly. 2. ago. - Create a savestate on melonDS. load the . 2 melonDS Android Nightly Build #130: Commit e0547c2 pushed by. Go to Config ‣ Input and hotkeys ‣ Add-ons and assign a hotkey to " [MelonRipper] Rip" (I used [F]). . sav file, I get a warning message that says “the emulation will be reset and the current sa file overwritten”. Where are Melonds save files? nds file). dsv file created in the Backup folder. When a savefile is present, melonDS determines the savemem type from that file's size, ignoring the autodetect/romlist. which is doable by stripping the extra shito DeSmuME adds at the end of its files and renaming it to . 12² > Battery. In reality all that's done is truncate the little bit of extra text they have at the end but whatever it still counts. I want to play MegaMan Star Force 3 with everything unlocked. dsv file for that game it will search a . MelonDS is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator developed by Carl Kenner. I would like to be able to load the most recent save file in MelonDS. I want play it on MelonDS. ; Press save. Make sure both your ROM and save file have the same name and are in the same directory. You probably have to use a save converter. In the drop-down menu to the right of Joystick, select your controller. To see if the save files were broken, I imported my most recent save file [12/27 9:30AM] to DeSmuMe and it was able to load and save. mGBA is an emulator for running Game Boy Advance games. That save also works. sav file and DeSmume's . This time the check will be. sav file, I get a warning message that says “the emulation will be reset and the current sa file overwritten”. SAV) file type to maximize compatibility with emulators and reduce possible errors you may encounter. You can choose separate folders for save files and save states in Settings > Save Files. Last post: 1138 days ago. 1. Edit: Figured it out. Start the emulator and open the ROM file before clicking "Import Backup Memory" from the File menu. I have seen a similar issue present in this thread:. That save also works. ml2 files I'm assuming are the save states. When I try opening the files on other DS emulators, though, it treats it like a fresh game and I can't find a save directory (or any directory at all for Lemuroid, for that matter). While this type of save file (. ago. r/emulation. bin, 4KB: ARM9 BIOS. ago As the other commenter said, save states are not compatible. sav file by changing the ". Run PKHeX. net. 9. bin) DS mode firmware (firmware. Enter the name for this slot, click Save or press Enter. MalXXXeroza • 2 yr. EXP: 35. A better option would be to try to copy the save file itself. The emulator can run ROMs in . gba file over melonDS, use the "Open ROM. But no one will explain how to find those files. I just tried the . Arisotura; The melonDS core is licensed under. Basic_Bolt • 2 yr. 3 My Pokemon Diamond run was going smoothly the past few days, until I decided to catch a Gastly with one poke ball without damaging it (by getting lucky with save states). ; Select a Nintendo DS ROM, a Game Boy Advance ROM, and optionally a Game Boy Advance. Screenshots: Local multiplayer - Camera support. dscorrigan • 1 yr. ago. . 9. melonDS comes with a Steam Input profile for Hotkeys. app should now be in the build directory. . If you don’t know where your System directory is, inside RetroArch, go to Settings -> Directories and read where your System Directory is located. When done, click “OK. have you moved directory of the rom ¿ thats one of the things that can cause a reset , if you move just the rom without the . then it could be configured, with a given path, and "relative to ROM / relative to melonDS"流星のロックマン2, 3の対戦では，melondsというエミュレータが使われています．. How to run a ROM on MelonDS . Other ways of doing thisDirect Answer. sav) and also import, but in MelonDS, there is only import. I got quite a few warnings and. That save also works. In the "Add codes from" options, click "Database". I'm not the best when it comes to this stuff so I. - Load your save. I am using Linux, and copied the required BIOS/firmware into. Most emulators make a . Select Save Content Directory Remap File. The melonDS core has been authored by. For me personally, I have hand tics, which happen slightly when I play, so not being able to customize the save load hotkey position, or like they mentioned, controller support, means I have to use a mouse and click on the menus everytime I want to save, otherwise I might. According to all I've read, this should load the save upon launching the game, yet it doesn't. Generate an embeddable card to be shared on external websites. I press import save file and when I click on the raw . However, when working with the melonDS savestates, a "timewarp. Everytime I start up up DS game my core option settings are never loaded so I have to manually set them each time. melonds. melonDS 0. var is an invisible folder. SAV) file type to maximize compatibility and reduce possible errors you may encounter. The save file will be erased due to corruption or damage. I tested the same game (Pokemon White) and cheats using the desume core and they work fine there. I run melonds, I open the ROM which then gives me the option to “import sav file”. Just find where your PC emulator put this file and put it in the corresponding place on your phone and there's a 95% chance it'll work. bin) ARM7 BIOS (bios7. 2) DesMuMe has a simple way to use Action Replay codes, which I use to access special event items like the Azure Flute. It originated from a rib of Retrograde, but graduated to a standalone project integrating LibretroDroid. • add fast-forward and pause/reset. New comments cannot be posted. sav file, I get a warning message that says “the emulation will be reset and the current sa file overwritten”. 2. Last view: 1163 days ago. The file picker dialog just lets you pick either a ROM file or an archive, and in the latter case, it asks you which file you want to. This is because the latest changes from melonDS were merged, which saves the states differently. Check the reference issu. Note: If you select "Auto" in step number 8, DeSmuME imports a 1kb file to the Battery folder and it gets stuck on "Intializing save file. 4. r/RG35XX. sav (raw save) for that game and then will automatically convert it. 9. The DS uses a RTC chip to keep track of the current date and time. sav file being created, or read. Save states are saved as . A summary of the licenses behind RetroArch and its cores can be found here. The available options are: Save file directory: put save state files in the same directory as the standard save files. MelonDS is prized for its precision and its capability. Usually you can transfer those easily even between different emulators. On DesmuME click on File > Export Backup Memory and export your save file as a [. Is it possible to export the save or not? I want to also trade pokemon, so that is why I am switching from DesMuMe to MelonDS. sav 5. cpp's LocalFileExists. 2) DesMuMe has a simple way to use Action Replay codes, which I use to access special event items like the Azure Flute. melonDS 0. sav file is still in my rom folder, but it cant be loaded. Hi, haven't touched my games for a while now and when I booted them up again I get State Load Failed. Open the Quick Menu with L3 + R3 6. Afterwards,. Apr 15th 2021, by Arisotura I continued the work on the cart_refactor branch, and the structure itself is nearly done (I'll still need to take care of savestates). 2. proper support for multiple melonDS instances for multiplayer (Arisotura) DSi: actual, proper camera support (Arisotura) DSi: fix DSP enough that it will actually work (Arisotura) fix OpenGL context handling (Stenzek, Generic, Nadia) force-align all memory accesses (instead of just CPU memory accesses) (Arisotura)Lonestar1991 • 1 yr. melonDS core only giving a white screen. exe executable, to see if it would save a . The problem is, that upon reloading the. 5/5 - (1 vote) MelonDS is a highly regarded open-source emulator that enables you to indulge in the world of Nintendo DS games on your personal computer. bin . I just started emulating on the Steam Deck with EmuDeck and installed melonDS emulator and Pokemon SoulSilver as the first game. I have found some old posts about the issue but was having little luck. What I'm doing is opening up the game nds in DeSmuMe, saving there, then importing the save file from DeSmuMe's. sav file and DeSmume's . I have also tried placing the ROM in the same folder as the melonDS. Linking to a page with the code as just text isn't helpful. This is especially important if you use a savefile coming from DeSmuME as it will create a 256KB file. it's show me a fail message. - Put a working Black 2 . melonDS 0. melonDS is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. ago. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment I export backup memory from Desmume as a raw sav file. save WFC settings to separate file (Arisotura) disable firmware overrides UI when firmware override isn. When a savefile is present, melonDS determines the savemem type from that file's size, ignoring the autodetect/romlist. You need them in the system folder inside of the RA folder. Importing SAV Files in DeSmuME. I run melonds, I open the ROM which then gives me the option to “import sav file”. melonDS does not support direct-booting DSiWare at this time; you need to install DSiWare games to a NAND image, then start them from the DSi menu when you want to play. duc) Game Save (North America) Has every pokemon in the white pokedex shiny and pokedex is %100 complete you have all badges and all fly locations. 10. To run a ROM on MelonDS, simply open the emulator and select “File” > “Open ROM. Get the save file. How to use: melonDS requires BIOS/firmware copies from a DS. For reference sake, all my save files are 512KB. dscorrigan • 1 yr. github. MelonDS determines the type of save using exact byte count in the save file. 3; Add support for Rewind. sav I did a little research, and the only way I seemed to be able to get this to work was to import a MelonDS standalone . 1 (Windows x86_64) This program will grab some save files from DeSmuME and "convert" them to . I tried to convert my file using various tools such as NDS Save Converter, but it always displays the same error, and I can't continue on my original save. The hotkeys below can only be used if you have the Steam Input profile active. ago. default firmware: save WFC settings to separate file (Arisotura) disable firmware overrides UI when firmware override isn't checked (Nadia) 2D: more accurate fade/blending (Arisotura)The steps for loading a Game Boy Advance ROM are a little more involved. LemonDS is an emulator for the Nintendo DS, allowing users to play classic Nintendo DS games on their computers. Loaded the . A) It has to be the same name as the ROM. open another instance of melonDS on the same PC and import the p??emon wh?te drastic . I run melonds, I open the ROM which then gives me the option to “import sav file”. That save also works. Play the game and save your file. Drastic uses the. " menu and select the "GBA ROM" file type, or, if you happen to use the command-line interface, add the path to the GBA ROM file as an extra argument following that of the DS one. As well, a build for MP 1-3 on Android through Mupen Plus FZ has been released for all Android players. Yo need to disable the "Save next to ROM file" and select the directory using "Save file. 8. Although technically different, which is a similar, albeit different feature. sav file is definetly off, it's size was supposed to be 512KB. nds". Then move the new USER. Last post: 1273 days ago. 공식적으로 윈도우 64비트 및 x86-64와 ARM 기반의 리눅스와 macOS [3]까지 지원하고 있으며, 비공식적으로는 안드로이드 버전과 iOS 버전도 있다. Only regular save files can be moved over. 3. sav" and paste them in the directory in which you placed your ROM files on your Android device). Nintendo - DS (melonDS) Background An up-and-coming Nintendo DS emulator by StapleButter, ported to libretro. “yes, load it anyway” → ask the user if they want to resize/coerce/normalize the sav space to what it "should" be, or use it "as-is". You call Config. - Copy the DSi firmware, bios and nand files to the folder "* etroarchsystem". bin -- ARM7 BIOS, 16KB. so can't read . Download Link for v0. 2 beta 2 with a brand new melonDS-based core for DS games is now available to all Patrons! melonDS is modern Nintendo DS emulator that supports _several_ cool. I turned on the wifi functionality by mistake, so now the game freezes when I try to save. fixed" to "pkmn black 2 new. I would like to be able to load the most recent save file in MelonDS. None of these things have resulted in any . 1. This post has been marked for review for matching terms possibly related to piracy. I export backup memory from Desmume as a raw sav file. Its first commit on.