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    Issues with Sega CD Ram Cartridge feature

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    • G
      GadgetJax
      last edited by

      I have been using the Sega CD emulation feature on RetroPie, and I've come across a bit of a problem.

      When using a game where data needs to be saved to the Ram Cart (like Shining Force CD), I'm forced to format it first.

      The gama data saves properly with no issue, but once I quit the game, playing it again will require me to format the Ram Cart again, therefore meaning it's impossible to save games unless done through the Internal Backup.

      Does anybody have a solution to this problem? I'm looking for a solution on how to prevent the Ram Cart from clearing all its data after quitting. Again, this is a problem only with the Ram Cart and NOT the Internal Backup. Any help is appreciated.

      Thank you,

      -Jax

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        BenWlson
        last edited by

        I don't know the answer, but a good piece of information would be to know if you're using Picodrive or GenesisPlusGx.

        I AM ERROR.

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          GadgetJax
          last edited by

          I use Picodrive. And just in case it does matter in the long run, I should mention that this is Pi 2 I'm running.

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            Rion @GadgetJax
            last edited by

            @GadgetJax said in Issues with Sega CD Ram Cartridge feature:

            I use Picodrive. And just in case it does matter in the long run, I should mention that this is Pi 2 I'm running.

            The same thing happens if you use GenesisPlusGx?

            FBNeo rom filtering
            Mame2003 Arcade Bezels
            Fba Arcade Bezels
            Fba NeoGeo Bezels

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              GadgetJax @Rion
              last edited by

              Actually, I have yet to give GenesisPlusGx a try. I'll attempt that emulator instead, and report back with results later.

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                GadgetJax
                last edited by

                I can't seem to get GenesisPlusGX to work at all. I have the correct BIOS, but all I get when I boot it up is a blank screen. That makes two problems. Ugh.

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                  Rion @GadgetJax
                  last edited by

                  @GadgetJax said in Issues with Sega CD Ram Cartridge feature:

                  I can't seem to get GenesisPlusGX to work at all. I have the correct BIOS, but all I get when I boot it up is a blank screen. That makes two problems. Ugh.

                  Remember Bios names are different from Picodrive and GenesisPlusGX, they are also case sensitive.

                  FBNeo rom filtering
                  Mame2003 Arcade Bezels
                  Fba Arcade Bezels
                  Fba NeoGeo Bezels

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