saves trading

condor216 · Post by **condor216** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:08 am

now that zsnes works well on my linux machine i want to ssh my saves from my lp to my iphone is there a way to get zsnes saves to translate to snes9x saves

creaothceann · Post by **creaothceann** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:51 pm

Only possible with games that support in-game saves. Copying the *.srm file (e.g. "Super Mario World (U).srm" if your ROM file is "Super Mario World (U).zip") should be enough.

If you're using the same emulator you can also use the ZSNES savestates (*.zs?).

condor216 · Post by **condor216** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:25 pm

from an ammeters look at snes9x's saves they seem to come in this format

game.smc-000000-000000.sv
with the zeros being a set of hash numbers

Killa B · Post by **Killa B** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:38 pm

Like creaothceann said, just copy the .srm.

condor216 · Post by **condor216** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:03 pm

the .srm is in the /var/mobile/Media/ROMs/SNES folder it doesnt show up under save states

Killa B · Post by **Killa B** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:29 pm

Probably because it's not a save state.

condor216 · Post by **condor216** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:56 pm

So in zsnes how do I save as a save state?

Post by **Agozer** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:59 pm

condor216 wrote:So in zsnes how do I save as a save state?

Read the documentation.

I.S.T. · Post by **I.S.T.** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:03 pm

Also, save states do not transfer over to other emulators(or, really, even different versions of the same emulator), usually.

condor216 · Post by **condor216** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:12 pm

so that was the death warrant for the idea then no trading saves

I.S.T. · Post by **I.S.T.** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:15 pm

You seem to be confused.

There are TWO types of saves. TWO.

The first is a save state. This one is used instantly, and can be used whenever. These are the ones that do not transfer.

The second is basically the game's own save function. The emulator saves it to a .srm file, and these are compatible with any emulator. You can use .srm files from ZSNES on snes9x, and vice versa. These DO transfer.

Post by **grinvader** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:15 pm

*gouges eyes*

creaothceann · Post by **creaothceann** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:16 pm

Load the savestate, let the game save your progress, exit the emulator, copy the SRM file.

creaothceann wrote:Only possible with games that support in-game saves.

EDIT: ninja'd