libretro / libretro/RetroArch

PCSX2 file save location inhibits Steam cloud sync

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Description

PCSX2 files are currently not being cloud saved due to the memory cards being saved within the Retroarch/saves/pcsx2/slot 1 while Steam only syncs direct files to Retroarch/saves

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Research direction

Start by tracing where PCSX2 memory cards are written under Retroarch/saves/pcsx2/slot 1 and how Steam syncs files directly under Retroarch/saves. Confirm the intended save path and verify that a PCSX2 memory card is included by the existing Steam cloud sync behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cloud
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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