#1 2022-03-27 00:46:08

kizuna

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Registered: 2022-03-27

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does the version of desmume matter when opening up the save data?

i used to play nds game with desmume

Recently I changed my desktop, and I backed up the dst save files but not the emulator file itself.

After that, I couldn't recall the exact same version of what I used,

so I just found any version of desmume available and installed.

I tried to open up the game file and save files, but every time I try the emulator freezes.

Does the version of desmume matter when opening up the save data?

Does the version have to be exactly the same with that of save data files?

zeromus

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Registered: 2009-01-05

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Re: does the version of desmume matter when opening up the save data?

yes. It must match exactly. but you're talking about "savestates", not "save data".
There's probably no way to figure out what version of desmume was used to make your states. Sorry, we're sloppy about that. With enough tries you may find the version that works.

someone

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Registered: 2009-01-07

Posts: 78

Re: does the version of desmume matter when opening up the save data?

Why you use savestats instead of ingame saves?
Ingame saves are compatible between different emulator versions and in some cases beween different emulators.
Savestates purpose isn't gaming, but debugging, speedrun training and video recording.

kizuna

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Registered: 2022-03-27

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Re: does the version of desmume matter when opening up the save data?

thank you so much

kizuna

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Re: does the version of desmume matter when opening up the save data?

Thanks I will try in game saves from now on.

richadam

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Re: does the version of desmume matter when opening up the save data?

If booting the game and trying to load the in-game save results in a new game, then you've screwed up your pokemon session, your desmume, or youre not running desmume from a directory on your desktop, or your security software is interfering.

it's perfectly fine to use one savestate. you should also in-game save, and you should also make plenty of backups.

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raiffallen5854g

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Registered: 2023-05-25

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Re: does the version of desmume matter when opening up the save data?

Hello, Yes, the version of DeSmuME can matter when opening up save data files. It is generally recommended to use the same or a compatible version of DeSmuME as the one used to create the save files. In some cases, using a different version may result in compatibility issues or freezes when trying to load the save data. Therefore, it's advisable to try using the same version or a version known to be compatible with your save files to ensure proper functionality.