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Retro game question
I started playing my dad's copy of yellow because I accidentally deleted his save file when I was 5 or 6 (I have learned and apologize for my mistake). I temporarily stopped playing for a few minutes, yes I saved, but when I started it again there was no continue option. I think it may be the cartridge battery so if anyone could help me I would be very greatful.
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"Dad's copy"? Excuse me while I crumble to dust.
Game Boy cartridges use a watch battery to keep power in memory and preserve the save file. If power has already run out then the save file has been lost, but you can restore save functionality by replacing the battery.
To do so you will need a special 3.8mm Gamebit screwdriver to open the case and a new CR2025 battery (I think. Double check that.). It is also recommended that you use a soldering iron to remove and then resolder the battery in place.
You can sometimes get away with squeezing the old battery out and pushing the new one in, but this can bend and damage the contacts, so I would advise against it.
Soldering may seem a little daunting at first if you've never done it, but I promise you it is very easy. Look up YouTube videos online if you are unsure. Some of them specifically demonstrate this very procedure.
Best of luck with it.
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I would help but I have no idea
I think it is the battery though
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@Lonestar85 will be able to help you I think. They have yellow
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Thank you, and I apologize for making you feel old
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@Pokémaniac25 You're hardly the only thing in my life doing that these days, lol.
I hope I helped.
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I always feel old and I have Yellow version but mine still works. Cartridge games back in the day had internal Batteries. Yet all Batteries eventually go bad but they can be replaced if you know where to look(I don't but someone on here might). If you don't have saved data when turning it back on, its likely an issue with the internal Battery. A way to troubleshoot it is to quickly start a new game, save it, turn it off and then restart the game to see if it registered. If it does, then Battery is ok for now. If not, it's time to replace it.
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Definitely need a new battery. Played for a little, saved, turned off, turned back on, no save file
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