Hacking Is there a way to back up my Golden Sun: DD save file?

[Smash Br0]

I'm talking about backing up the save file from the legit retail card, of course. I'm borrowing the real game from a friend, but I'd like to save a copy of my save file when I'm done... Is there any way to do that?

Right now, I only have an old DSTT for my DS Lite, but I may get a Supercard DSTWO soon. I was thinking about getting an EZ Flash 3-in-1, but I'd rather save the $20... Unless it's the only way I can make a backup of my save file?

I also have an Action Replay MAX DUO, by the way... I think it has a backup/restore feature, but I heard it doesn't work on some games?

Thanks in advance for any info or advice!

 

[how_do_i_do_that]

The NDS backup 3in1 tool detects the GSDD game. It can dump the save and the rom from the retail game.

The NDS adaptor plus also detects GSDD and can dump the save.

 

[Smash Br0]

Thanks for the info. Is the "NDS backup 3in1" tool hardware or software, though? I guess I can just look it up... Unless you have a link?

I take it that I can't back up my save with my DSTT or AR MAX DUO...?

 

[how_do_i_do_that]

First one is a homebrew app you run from slot1. You will need a 3in1 to use this.
If you got a 3in1+ (v3): http://filetrip.net/f9407-NDS-Backup-Tool-3in1-0-31a.html
If you got a 3in1 (v1 or v2): http://filetrip.net/f2486-NDS-Backup-Tool-3in1-0-31.html

You shouldn't have a problem with running it on a DSTT, you still need a 3in1 to use. Wood dumper should work too.

The other one is an actual usb cart reader. I bought mine here:
http://www.renchi.com/renchi/NINTENDO_DSi_...dapter_Plus.htm


Any of these will dump the save you need. If you use an AR anything, you will need to convert the save file format.

 

[Smash Br0]

If you use an AR anything, you will need to convert the save file format.

Would you please tell me more about this, or link me to a guide? I'd like to get this save file dumped ASAP, so if my AR MAX DUO will do the job, I'd prefer to use it. I just need to know how to convert the save file, right?

(thanks for the info on the EZ Flash 3-in-1 - I do plan to get one eventually. Is the EZ Flash V you posted a picture of the same as the 3-in-1? And what's the difference between the regular 3-in-1 and the 3-in-1 plus?)

 

[how_do_i_do_that]

Action Replay devices save format for NDS save files is *.DUC. You can use shuny's online file converter.

 

[Smash Br0]

Well, it doesn't look like my AR MAX DUO can rip Golden Sun: DD save files properly. I saved the file to the device, copied to my PC, sent the save to my DSTT, and... It doesn't work. I only get the "initializing" message every time, along with empty save files.

I tried naming it both "Golden Sun - Dark Dawn (U)" and "Golden Sun - Dark Dawn (U).sav", but neither worked, so I suspect the save file is just too complex for my AR MAX DUO to rip correctly. :/

 

[xakota]

Did you convert it properly with shunyweb?

 

[Smash Br0]

Yes, from .dss to .sav (DSTT), using Shuny's online converter...?

 

[how_do_i_do_that]

You probably want to get a AR DSi, AR MAX DUO isn't updated anymore. You can get one at walmart for like 20 bucks.

 

[Smash Br0]

I've got an Action Replay DS, but it does not have the ability to read/write save files, that I know of...

If it can somehow, please let me know.

 

[how_do_i_do_that]

The AR DSi is a alot less fugly at navigation and saves to a microSD.


To dump the save on a AR DS you have to be connected to the computer. The game manager program does the save dumping, not the device itself. I don't see a dump save button, nevermind.

 

[junn]

I also have an Action Replay MAX DUO, by the way... I think it has a backup/restore feature, but I heard it doesn't work on some games?

Thanks in advance for any info or advice!

probably it should work,
i tested a dragon quest IX retail cart and it works.
as in this pic:

Spoiler

won't work on pokemon soul silver though,you need a NDS adaptor plus.
btw,action replay max duo save output is in .DST format.

 

[Smash Br0]

I couldn't get my AR MAX DUO to rip the GS: DD save properly. After it would say "Checking EEPROM...", the connection to the PC would drop.

It's not a big deal...