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Can i switch memory cards while playing? - el_rika - 11-19-2021

Some games (RE4) seem to have performance issues when using quick save/save states, and i like to have multiple saves. Can more memory cards be used?


RE: Can i switch memory cards while playing? - ExtremeDude2 - 11-19-2021

I would be very cautious of savestates, they can be corrupted. I guess you could make copies of your memory cards, but what exactly are you trying to do?


RE: Can i switch memory cards while playing? - el_rika - 11-20-2021

My goal is to have more in-game save slots available.
I prefer not to use save states, as they seem to cause a random, drastic performance drops in RE4.

Making cooy of mem card folder is of course a solution, but i want something that doesn't require exiting the emulator. Can i have 2 memory card available at the same time?


RE: Can i switch memory cards while playing? - JosJuice - 11-20-2021

You can have two memory cards available at the same time, one in Slot A and one in Slot B, but not all games support using Slot B. If the game doesn't, or you want more than two memory cards, you'll have to copy/move/rename the memory cards using a file manager app.


RE: Can i switch memory cards while playing? - el_rika - 11-20-2021

Oh...so how can i enable the B slot ??


RE: Can i switch memory cards while playing? - JosJuice - 11-20-2021

Ah, right, I guess that isn't available in the Android GUI...

In Dolphin.ini, there should be a setting named SlotA which is set to either 1 (raw memory card) or 8 (GCI folder). Change SlotB (which should be right next to it) to 1 or 8.


EDIT: It is actually available in the Android GUI. Just go to Config > GameCube > GameCube Slot B Device.


RE: Can i switch memory cards while playing? - el_rika - 11-20-2021

Good, but what option do i chose for Slot B? I have GCI or Memory Card. (for Slot A, the default is GCI...)


RE: Can i switch memory cards while playing? - JosJuice - 11-20-2021

Either works. If you want my personal suggestion, I'd say pick the same as for slot A.


RE: Can i switch memory cards while playing? - el_rika - 11-20-2021

Thank you so much for your assistance. Doesn't work though. It seems Re4 is one of those games that doesn't use Slot B. I can't switch between them in game Sad