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Post by TV Eye on Jun 12, 2008 14:38:24 GMT -5
Alright, I haven't played my Yellow version in awhile, but I decided to go back and play the surfing minigame again...
Lo and behold, my save file is gone.
"No big deal," I told myself. "This gives me an excuse to start a new game!" So I did.
After I beat Blue/Gary, I decided to save and take a break. I got back after awhile and that save file was gone! So I tested it. I started another new game and saved and, guess what? That save file also disappeared.
So I was wondering. Is there any way to fix this, or am I doomed to never play my Yellow version again? I'd really like to...
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Post by Sqrt2 on Jun 12, 2008 15:33:44 GMT -5
The same thing happened to my Silver cartridge as well.  I guess that there's nothing really that you can do, except accept the fact that that your games gone down the proverbial drain. |
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Post by TV Eye on Jun 12, 2008 15:42:24 GMT -5
The same thing happened to my Silver cartridge as well. I guess that there's nothing really that you can do, except accept the fact that that your games gone down the proverbial drain. So...many...good...memories Okay...okay. I think I'm feeling better now. At least my Silver still works! Anyways, does anyone know of a place that still sells Gameboy games? (used, of course) |
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Post by missingno.is back? on Jun 12, 2008 16:48:05 GMT -5
GameStop should. That's where I get mine.
The Gold I bought from an old friend has the same problem. I was mad when I played for a few hours and raised a crazy good Croconaw, then it didn't work/
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Post by mach7 on Jun 13, 2008 9:46:55 GMT -5
Okay, i think i can help you with your problem, although you have to sacrifice another gbc game to do it. The problem is that your internal battery for your yellow version is either expired ( it expires after 2 - 4 years of non consecutive use), or broken. To get the game to save again, you need to open the cartridge ( yes open it) with a screw driver or whatever tool is needed, due to the case being sealed with different kinda of screws, then once you see a battery that looks like a silver button, slide it out using whatever object that can fit thru, then switch it with the battery of another working gbc battery ( note: this definitely works because I tried it with over 14 gbc games to my success). Although if you mess up, you may lose 2 games in the process, additionally if your asking if the battery is "glued to the game" it only applies to gba games, meaning the battery is slidable. I managed to fix my pokemon blue by swithcing the internal game battery with the battery of Winnie the poo adventures or whatevar( don't ask why i have it). Lastly to make sure the intenal battery doesn't slip out, once you succesfully insert the battery do not remove the game cartridge from the gameboy, due to the shock the game gets, once the cartridge is being removed.
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Post by wanderingshadow on Jun 13, 2008 10:02:57 GMT -5
A few things to add to that.
I've been browsing around and I hear that you don't actually have to sacrifice another game. The battery you need is a CR2025. RadioShack's website has them available for $5. My source also says that the larger CR2032 also fits, last longer, and costs about the same.
Second, the screwdriver. What you're going to want is a triwing screwdriver, which you can get for $10. However, I hear of a cheaper way that might be just as effective. Take a cheap, plastic pen and heat it until the plastic is soft. Put the end of it on the screw and wait for it to harden. After that, you should be able to unscrew the screws with the pen.
EDIT: Fixed a typo.
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Post by TV Eye on Jun 13, 2008 11:29:25 GMT -5
wanderingshadow: I was wondering about the screw! I'll definitely try that pen thing! @mach: Thanks, bro! Yeah, I was just reading up on this. I knew the battery had died, which makes sense 'cause I got Yellow the day it came out 
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Post by mach7 on Jun 13, 2008 20:38:06 GMT -5
Sure no problem TV, As for what i used to remove the bolts,......... a NAIL CUTTER!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2008 22:44:22 GMT -5
You don't have to sacrifice another game. Just open the game and bu the battery online.
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Post by TV Eye on Jun 26, 2008 17:15:38 GMT -5
Jeez, this is all really complicated (to me at least).
I'll just look around and see if any stores are selling Gameboy games.
I tried Gamestop, but all the ones near me have hoboty games like Snow White and Robocop.
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Post by Sqrt2 on Jun 26, 2008 18:36:46 GMT -5
How long do these GB cart Batteries last for anyway? I'm only asking because my Pokemon Blue is still A-OK, whereas my Silver died a death years ago....
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Post by TV Eye on Jun 26, 2008 18:44:53 GMT -5
How long do these GB cart Batteries last for anyway? I'm only asking because my Pokemon Blue is still A-OK, whereas my Silver died a death years ago.... Ironic, as my Silver's working perfectly  |
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Post by mach7 on Jul 1, 2008 19:39:27 GMT -5
Well dropping the cartridge does reduce battery life, plus exposure to extreme heat or cold.
I always keep my cartridges in air tight containers for prolonged battery life
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