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boagman 8th Post
New Customer
"Why won't Ikaruga save?"
, posted Wed 11 Sep 09:31
Can't get my Ikaruga to save to the VMU. Here's the scoop: I've got a US DC with a US Sega-produced VMU, and they're running an obvious Japanese Ikaruga. I've already gone into the game menus to turn autosave on, but it failed. That's what's bugging me. Keep in mind that this is my first import game ever, so don't pile on too hard with the newbie jokes/insults. Anyway, here are the questions:
1. Am I just missing something? If so, what am I missing so that I can now save games?
2. Do I need a Japanese VMU to save the game properly?
3. Do I (shudder) have to actually have my DC modded in order to save import games?
Thanks for the help in advance, and for any furthur tips you can give me.
Pinball reigns. You heard me right.
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dorikyasu
600th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member
"Re(1):Why won't Ikaruga save?"
, posted Wed 11 Sep 09:40
Sorry to hear that. Try manually saving (by selecting SAVE from the Save/Load menu) after selecting AutoSave. If everything fails, you might wanna format the VMU and try it again.
Freeter
3149th Post
Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master
"Re(1):Why won't Ikaruga save?"
, posted Wed 11 Sep 09:48
VMUs are compatible with all games. Yours must be corrupted or something.
Take Dorik's advice and try formatting it.
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RivotHed 27th Post
Rare Customer
"Re(1):Why won't Ikaruga save?"
, posted Wed 11 Sep 10:27
quote: Can't get my Ikaruga to save to the VMU. Here's the scoop: I've got a US DC with a US Sega-produced VMU, and they're running an obvious Japanese Ikaruga. I've already gone into the game menus to turn autosave on, but it failed. That's what's bugging me. Keep in mind that this is my first import game ever, so don't pile on too hard with the newbie jokes/insults. Anyway, here are the questions:
1. Am I just missing something? If so, what am I missing so that I can now save games?
2. Do I need a Japanese VMU to save the game properly?
3. Do I (shudder) have to actually have my DC modded in order to save import games?
Thanks for the help in advance, and for any furthur tips you can give me.
It requires 34 blocks to save. Make sure you have enough on your VMU before you start the game.
Gojira
587th Post
New Red Carpet Member
"Re(1):Why won't Ikaruga save?"
, posted Wed 11 Sep 11:30
Check the free space on your VMU.
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Useff 25th Post
Rare Customer
"Re(1):Why won't Ikaruga save?"
, posted Wed 11 Sep 12:18
I don't know about everyone else's, but mine works perfectly.
boagman 9th Post
New Customer
"Re(2):Why won't Ikaruga save?"
, posted Wed 11 Sep 13:22
quote: Check the free space on your VMU.
And this was the problem. Before I formatted the VMU (I was appalled to have to give up my progress on Bangai-O and Confidential Mission), I checked the free space. Most games don't require the 34 blocks that Ikaruga does, and so when I realized that I had only 20 free blocks, and the CD jewel box had the number "34" in a *very small font*, I wondered if that could be the problem. I read absolutely *zero* Japanese, so when the game displayed the "problem message", it was all Greek to me.
What to do, what to do...I looked and saw that Shenmue took 80 blocks. EIGHTY BLOCKS! For that borefest?!?! Kiss it goodbye. Low and behold, Ikaruga's saving.
Thanks to all who wrote to help. Importing for the first time is quite the learning experience. ;)
Pinball reigns. You heard me right.
Iggy
594th Post
New Red Carpet Member
"Re(2):Why won't Ikaruga save?"
, posted Thu 12 Sep 01:21
quote:It requires 34 blocks to save. Make sure you have enough on your VMU before you start the game.
34 blocks??? what is there to save? a replay of the hole game?
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