My game won’t save on the N64 and I tried using both save functions
(This is before the stone tower btw).
This started two days ago, I beat the stone tower and saved (using both the Song of Time, and saving at the Owl Statue), then the next day I went back to the game and it was just as I didn’t do it in the first place! I tried again last night several time and it still didn’t work. I deleted some of my progress on the other games on the N64. Then I tried again and it still didn’t work. What should I do? Is there a way to fix this? If so how?
When I was trying again I was doing the sound test in the bar and after I got the Mask I saved then reset the game using both save functions
Best Answer
There is a possibility that you need an accessory to assist with this. Being that the console and game are so old, it's likely that the memory is/has deteriorated, causing issues when you save your game.
While it doesn't appear to be an SRAM game, that need a battery replacement, others have suggested a memory expansion for better performance of games such as Majora's Mask.
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Why is my n64 game not saving?
Try putting the cartridge back together without the metal plate. Sometimes the way the metal plate, if rusted like mine, interfaces with the circuit board will keep the games from saving properly. It may be shorting the battery out. After putting it back together, give the saving another shot.How do you save games on Nintendo 64?
Hit B to save, select Yes and hit A. Then it should say game saved.How do you save in Zelda Ocarina of Time n64?
Figured out that ocarina of time is among a list of n64 cartridges that uses battery operated saving, and that the batteries have a lifespan of around 15-20 years.Trace Adkins - I Got My Game On
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