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Emulator and game troubles....
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I'm not very computer savvy and never really used an emulator before. I tried reading the stickied stuff on the bored, but couldn't really find the problem.So, I download Visual Boy Advance 1.7.4 for the Mac. I opened the zip file up, no problem.
I then downloaded Pokemon - Crystal version.7z. The file is currently just sitting on my desktop.I select visual boy advance in the file and then select the Pokemon Crystal file. I then get:Error!Unknown file type /Users/mitchelltewksbury/Desktop/Pokemon - Crystal Version.7zI'm not sure what I'm supposed to do or how to fix it. I'm really afraid to do anything and screw up my computer. Can someone help me and show how stupid I am? I just know it's got to be something stupid on my part....
U
::) Extract the file firsti recomend downloading 7zip
M
Where can I get a 7zip file... extractor... or whatever it is I need?
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M
That's... for windows... I found a Mac one to extract the files, but now I have to figure out why it is in Spanish and why is the screen so small....
U
you really havn't used an emulator before :oonce extracted run the Pokemon Crystal (U) [C][!] oneand in visual boy to increase screen size click on options, video, 2x etc..thats how large gb games are
M
Yeah, I got it working, but what does this error mean?Error creating file Battery Saves/Pokemon - Crystal Version (UE) (V1.0) [C][!].sav
A
Try deleting the save file, and then change the save type, and then try again.
U
umm, do you have the mac version of visual boyif not download hereor rather herehttp://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/vba/VisualBoyAdvance-1.7.2-MacOSX.dmg.gz
M
anandjones · #8Try deleting the save file, and then change the save type, and then try again.
Which one is the save file? And let me guess... that error means it isn't saving is it?
I do have the Mac version. I got it running now the problem is it isn't saving my saves.
Yes. There should be an option to in one of the tabs.
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Options tab > Emulator > Save type. Delete savefile, change accordingly and then reset. Try that. If that doesn't work, try using a regular GBC emulator, such as NO$GMB.
M
Replying to #13
I have Mac so I had to get the Visual Boy.
Under options is only:
Freeze Game State
Defrost Game State
Add codebreaker Cheats
Add Gameshark cheats
configure keys
That's it.
Oh, my bad, didn't happen to read that you had a Mac.
M
Replying to #15
So... how do I fix this problem then. ><;
Usoppu · #6you really havn't used an emulator before :oonce extracted run the Pokemon Crystal (U) [C][!] oneand in visual boy to increase screen size click on options, video, 2x etc..thats how large gb games are
Was I supposed to decompress the file. That could be my problem.....
Yes. VBA only supports ROM loading from within .zip archives. Extract the file from the .7z so you get a .gbc file.
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i think this is his problem:the emulator will default to saving in the SAVE and BATTERY sub folders
if these do not exist, create them. and make sure they have write permission.
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anandjones · #18Yes. VBA only supports ROM loading from within .zip archives. Extract the file from the .7z so you get a .gbc file.
I'm gonna try decompressing the file again. What file should I run on the emulater just to check and make sure....
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