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    ES default scraper isn't working!

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    • rbakerR
      rbaker @NSeroux
      last edited by

      @NSeroux said in ES default scraper isn't working!:

      I'm using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with Retropie 4.1.

      Please do not expect help if you do not https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first:

      Pi Model: (B, B+, 2 B etc..)
      RetroPie Version Used: (3.6, 3.8.1, 4.01 etc..)
      Built From: (Pre made SD Image on RetroPie website, Berryboot, or on top of existing OS etc..)
      USB Devices connected:
      Controller used:
      Error messages received:
      Log found in /dev/shm/runcommand.log (if relevant):
      Guide used: (Mention if you followed a guide)
      File: (File with issue - with FULL path)
      Emulator: (Name of emulator - if applicable)
      Attachment of config files: (PLEASE USE PASTEBIN.COM FOR LARGE LOGS)
      How to replicate the problem:

      The most important things are in bold if you wanted me to assist, I have now run out of time and patience. Maybe someone else can assist. Good Luck.

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      • N
        NSeroux
        last edited by

        Ok, I'm using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with Retropie 4.1 and the pre made SD Image.
        The problem isn't on a specified file or emulator because the scraper doesn't work anywhere, and I don't know how to replicate the problem.

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        • mediamogulM
          mediamogul Global Moderator @NSeroux
          last edited by

          @NSeroux

          The server could be down. Double check your own internet connection as well. If you find that both are active, try manually entering the game's title, as it can sometimes be malformed during a basic search.

          RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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          • N
            NSeroux
            last edited by

            I tried entering the game's title, and it didn't work. I'll try later, to see if the servers are down (my internet connection is ok). Thank you very much!

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            • herb_fargusH
              herb_fargus administrators @NSeroux
              last edited by

              @NSeroux thegamesdb is down quite frequently so if scraping stops working that's probably why. You can always. Check their site first before scraping just to make sure.

              If you read the documentation it will answer 99% of your questions: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/

              Also if you want a solution to your problems read this first: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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              • H
                Historik
                last edited by

                I got exact the same problem with RetroPie v4.1.5 (updated from pre-made image v4.1) and a RPi3 Model B. Thegamesdb.net is up and running, so that would not be the problem I guess..

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                • screechS
                  screech
                  last edited by

                  The website can be up, but the API can be down... It's 2 differents things.

                  Maybe you can try : https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/5291/soft-universal-xml-scraper-v2-easy-scrape-with-high-quality-picture

                  (if you have a Windows PC)

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                  • H
                    Historik
                    last edited by

                    Looks nice :) Will give it a go.

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                    • S
                      smoothmalik
                      last edited by

                      I installed the latest version of retropie last week and i haven't been able to scrape either. Got an error log when i shut the pie down about the scraper not working

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                      • J
                        JonPi3xxx
                        last edited by

                        You need to go back and delete the gamelist files from every console. They'll most likely be red. Hit F8 on each one from each console and confirm the delete. Reboot the emu station and re scrape all the games. I suggest scraping from the archive. I believe the files are .xml files

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