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'''Saving''' (Japanese: '''レポート''' ''Report'') is a function used in the {{pkmn|games}} which allows the {{player}} to resume their adventure from where they left off the last time the game was booted. {{wp|Saved game}} {{wp|Data (computing)|data}} is stored in {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM}}. It is required when using certain in-game features, such as going to the [[Global Terminal]] and entering a [[Battle Tower]]. Since [[Generation II]], an automatic saving process is performed after defeating the [[Elite Four]]. | '''Saving''' (Japanese: '''レポート''' ''Report'') is a function used in the {{pkmn|games}} which allows the {{player}} to resume their adventure from where they left off the last time the game was booted. {{wp|Saved game}} {{wp|Data (computing)|data}} is stored in {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM}}. It is required when using certain in-game features, such as going to the [[Global Terminal]] and entering a [[Battle Tower]]. Since [[Generation II]], an automatic saving process is performed after defeating the [[Elite Four]]. | ||
If there is already saved game data stored in RAM, the player must first overwrite the existing data with the new data. A new saved game can be started if saved game data is present; however, the new data cannot be saved unless it overwrites the existing data. From [[Generation IV]] onwards, as a precaution against unintentional loss of data, any existing saved game data must be manually deleted by pressing Up + B + <sc>Select</sc>(Up + X + B in Generation | If there is already saved game data stored in RAM, the player must first overwrite the existing data with the new data. A new saved game can be started if saved game data is present; however, the new data cannot be saved unless it overwrites the existing data. From [[Generation IV]] onwards, as a precaution against unintentional loss of data, any existing saved game data must be manually deleted by pressing Up + B + <sc>Select</sc> (Up + X + B in Generation VI) on the title screen before new data can be written. Saving also plays a role in several [[glitch]]es and in obtaining [[glitch Pokémon]]. | ||
In the event that the saving process is interrupted, the saved game data risks corruption, effectively removing the player's chance of resuming from where they left off, thus forcing the player to start their adventure from the beginning again. The game will prompt the player when this happens the next time they access the title screen menu. Starting in [[Generation III]], there is {{wp|backup}} saved game data. This means that if the saving process is interrupted and the saved game data becomes corrupted, then the previous data will be loaded from the backup. Interrupting the saving process in the [[Generation I]] and II games may result in saved game data loss or corruption. | In the event that the saving process is interrupted, the saved game data risks corruption, effectively removing the player's chance of resuming from where they left off, thus forcing the player to start their adventure from the beginning again. The game will prompt the player when this happens the next time they access the title screen menu. Starting in [[Generation III]], there is {{wp|backup}} saved game data. This means that if the saving process is interrupted and the saved game data becomes corrupted, then the previous data will be loaded from the backup. Interrupting the saving process in the [[Generation I]] and II games may result in saved game data loss or corruption. | ||