How to use Game Save States

1. Download the .state file from the link on the website.
2. Locating RetroArch‘s Save Folder
   • Once the save files are downloaded, place them in RetroArch’s designated save directory. The location of the directory depends on the platform:
     • Windows: Save states are generally located in C:\Users\[Your Username]\Documents\RetroArch\states.
     • Mac: Save states can be found in ~/Library/Application Support/RetroArch/states.
     • Linux: Save states are typically located in /home/[Your Username]/.config/retroarch/states.
     • Mobile (Android/iOS): Users may need to find the RetroArch folder in the device's file manager (usually in /sdcard/RetroArch or similar).
3. Download the save file and move it to the correct folder, matching the name of the game ROM they are using.
4. Naming Convention
   • RetroArch identifies save states based on the game ROM name, so the downloaded save file must match the ROM’s filename. For example:
     • If the ROM file is named SuperMarioWorld.smc, the save state should be named SuperMarioWorld.state1, SuperMarioWorld.state0, etc.
     • The save file must match the game’s name exactly, including file extension (if applicable).
5. Loading the Save State in RetroArch
   • After downloading and placing the save file in the correct folder:
   • Launch RetroArch and load the same game ROM as the save file is named.
   • Open the Quick Menu (F1 or via the RetroArch menu) and choose Load State.
   • If multiple save slots are used, they can navigate to the appropriate slot using the hotkeys (usually F3 to select a slot) before loading.
6. Alternative Method: Manual Save Location Setting
   • If you don’t want to put the files in the default directory, they can change RetroArch’s save location:
     • Go to Settings > Directory > Savefile Dir (for ingame saves) or Savestate Dir (for save states).
     • Choose the folder where the downloaded save files are located.
     • After setting the directory, the saves will load from that location automatically.

PlayStation 1

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