MarioKirby Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 So, if I am remembering correctly, there was supposedly a recent 3DS update that allowed the user to create back-up save files either onto the SD card or the system itself. Now, I have a couple questions regarding this. First off, am I even remembering correctly, or am I getting my facts all mixed up? Second, assuming that this is true, how would I go about doing this? The reason I ask is a game I've been playing has several major choices that can't be undone and not enough save files in-game to cover all permutations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 No, that's pretty much as you stated it. As for how it works, basically from the Home Menu of the 3DS, you do something, I forgot exactly, and it brings up the option to back-up a save file. It gets stored, and now you're free to make another save file in your game. Now, if you want to switch back to the first without loosing the 2nd save, you back-up the 2nd save, then you choose to restore the 1st save to be back the one to use in-game. It's fairly simple. The only restriction of note is that this is not compatible with everything. Some games you can't do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airship Canon Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 No, that's pretty much as you stated it. As for how it works, basically from the Home Menu of the 3DS, you do something, I forgot exactly, and it brings up the option to back-up a save file. It gets stored, and now you're free to make another save file in your game. Now, if you want to switch back to the first without loosing the 2nd save, you back-up the 2nd save, then you choose to restore the 1st save to be back the one to use in-game. It's fairly simple. The only restriction of note is that this is not compatible with everything. Some games you can't do this. It's also digital only. Physical copies are SOL with this system. And an example of a game where it doesn't work: Pokemon X/Y. [Just to rustle the jimmies of those wanting multiple saves] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruity Insanity Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 At least it works for Awakening. Heck, that's, like, all I'm using it for. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuxSpes Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I would love for this to work on physical copies of Awakening. I feel bad every time I have to delete a save file to create a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) Physical copies are SOL with this system. *Waves* Hi. Edited October 28, 2013 by shadowofchaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDRHAWK Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 god damn Rey so much stuff with Olivia's name on your computer is nothing sacred from your weeb anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuxSpes Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Welp, I guess it's just me being an electronic noob that stops me from saving my on-cartridge files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airship Canon Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 *Waves* Hi. Save Dongle =/= Nintendo's official Back-up system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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