Save Game\Save State\Memory Card Backup

[Bernard Brennan]

It would be great if I could tell LaunchBox, on a per game basis, where my save files are located and have it replicate that data in my LaunchBox folder. Somewhere like LaunchBox\Saves\Platform Name\Game Name.

We could then also use this function to restore saves should be change computers or re-install.

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I am currently using robocopy scripts per game to do this for me, it simply copies the contents on game close.

I have another script that can do the reverse and restore the game, I just link it as an additional app to the game title.

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I think this would of value to all users.

[Bernard Brennan]

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[Bernard Brennan]

Have attached the scripts I use as an example.

Pretty simple;

Backup: Copies the savegame folder, overwriting modified files. Runs on close after exiting the game.

Archive: Mirrors the folder, allows for a cleaner backup as it deletes saves no longer in use. Designed for when you done playing and have cleaned up your save files. Is only run manually by the user.

Resore: Reverse of archive, copies from the LB backup to the applications save game location. Only run manually by the user.

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This works for pretty much every game if you know the paths, emulated or native.

Not sure how this effects retro achivements but I don’t use them so I can’t test.

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It’s a lot of legwork per game, but it does allow me to save my saves.