My PS4 Genesis cartridge won't save!

[Prince Noah]

Well, it'll save for like 30 seconds. But then after that, the files are gone! I know that Genesis cartridges use batteries of some kind to keep their save data. Does anybody know what kind of battery it takes, or do I need to but a new game?<p>EDIT: I have the GENS program for the same game, but where's the fun in using IT all the time?<p>[size=small][Edit by Prince Noah on [TIME]1089847166[/TIME]][/size]

[Demon Child]

:~ They need some kind of battery to save? I never knew that

[Prince Noah]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by Demon Child</i><p> :~ They need some kind of battery to save? I never knew that<br></blockquote><p>That's one way clocks on your computer keep their time even after being unplugged.

[Monocromatico]

I don´t know if you can replace them. It might be the case of moving to emulation gaming only.

[Tekno-Crystal]

I don't think they use batteries, I think the game is just saves onto the cartredge itself, like a hard drive or RAM.

[WolfHunt]

I have that same problem with my STARFLIGHT game

[Prince Noah]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by Tekno-Crystal</i><p>I don't think they use batteries, I think the game is just saves onto the cartredge itself, like a hard drive or RAM.<br></blockquote><p>Actually, it does use a battery. I know because I went to a gaming site that said so. All Genesis games that save use a battery or two.

[Ryucross]

Maybe its finally burnt out.. *sniff* We've lost another one...

[gm2987]

My old SF2 was like that and I bought a new one. I tryed to open it before hand (well someone else did) and it couldn't be opened so either buy a new one or emu only I guess...

[Monocromatico]

The battery in my PS1 cartridge started to die after 6 years. It began to erase the memory randomly from time to time. I don´t know how it is today, since I have nowhere to use the cartridge, but I guess it´s pretty much dead by now.<p>I opened the cartridge a few times, the battery is one of those round and flat that look like those used in clocks. Maybe one of those gaming "junkyards" have spare ones.

[Tekno-Crystal]

Well lots of cartridges have funny screws, so they're a pain to open. But you can actually order the screw kits to open cartridges. I found that out here.<p>Odd that you have to go through so much trouble, you'd think that Sega would make it somewhat easy...

[PSLassic]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by Prince Noah</i><p>Well, it'll save for like 30 seconds. But then after that, the files are gone! I know that Genesis cartridges use batteries of some kind to keep their save data. Does anybody know what kind of battery it takes, or do I need to but a new game?<p>EDIT: I have the GENS program for the same game, but where's the fun in using IT all the time?<p>[size=small][Edit by Prince Noah on [TIME]1089847166[/TIME]][/size]<br></blockquote><p>You can buy replacement batteries for like 5 bucks somewhere on the net....

[Ein Tyrion]

Good luck finding another psIV in good condition...i got one once...and it had the same problem

[Miles McCloud]

I've opened genny carts before with a pair of tweezers. It it isn't too hard if you don't mind developing blisters. The battery is a regular kind you could find at a radio shack I believe, and I *think* it's the same kind used in a Dreamcast VMU. You'd also have to unsolder the dead one to replace it. It won't just pop out.<p>If you'd seriously like to repair it rather than replace it, ask at the segaxtreme forums. There are some posts about this.<p>http://www.phantasy-star-universe.com/<p>Yes, that's the address.<br><p>[size=small][Edit by Miles McCloud on [TIME]1089907746[/TIME]][/size]

[Prince Noah]

<blockquote><i>Originally posted by Miles McCloud</i><p>I've opened genny carts before with a pair of tweezers. It it isn't too hard if you don't mind developing blisters. The battery is a regular kind you could find at a radio shack I believe, and I *think* it's the same kind used in a Dreamcast VMU. You'd also have to unsolder the dead one to replace it. It won't just pop out.<p>If you'd seriously like to repair it rather than replace it, ask at the segaxtreme forums. There are some posts about this.<p>http://www.phantasy-star-universe.com/<p>Yes, that's the address.<br></blockquote><p>Cool, thanks.