How do saved games on used DS's work?
If you buy Nintendo games pre-owned, will you start from the beginning or will the old owner's things still be saved on there? I'm a bit confused as to where the data is saved.
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The game save data is stored on the card itself. However it does a data format is if it is on a different DS.
So, if you put a card in a different DS, it will have the same game data.
Also, if you are going to sell your game, be sure to erase the data.
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How does Nintendo DS save games?
The save file goes on the cart, supplemental data (DLC, patches, stuff like replays) goes on the SD card.How do DS carts save?
DS cartridges uses flash memory instead of a battery to keep the save. That means that it will virtually last forever. Flash memory is limited by the number of writes. That means you can eventually burn out the chip, which may or may not be harder to replace than a battery.Are 3DS games saved on the cartridge?
According to Nintendo, all 3DS games are saved to the cartridges they are played on (unless they are games downloaded from the eShop). The only information saved to the 3DS system itself by some games is StreetPass and SpotPass info.Do DS games stop saving?
As most games save less than once or twice per ten minutes, I'd say that the electronics in a cartridge will go bad before you cannot save anymore. You will not be able to exhaust its write cycles. So, it should work for at least 40 or 50 years.How To Backup 3DS/DS Saves and Cartridge Roms
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