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RetroArch fails to scan Dragon Warrior VII (PSX) despite exact CRC32 and name match

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Description

I'm trying to import "Dragon Warrior VII (USA)" for PSX into RetroArch, but it won't recognize it. I've tried both the "Scan Directory" and "Scan File" options. It finds every other game I have except for this one. I confirmed that the name and CRC32 (as well as the md5 and sha1 hashes) exactly match the ones found in the DB. I'm not sure why it's not finding it...

For more info:

  • The games are in .bin/.cue format like all my other PSX games.
  • I can of course just add the game to the playlist manually - it works fine, but with no art, etc.
  • I've tried updating the database and core info files.
Expected behavior

Dragon Warrior VII (USA) discs 1 and 2 should be detected and appear in the PSX playlist similar to other PSX games.

Actual behavior

Dragon Warrior VII is silently ignored like an unrecognized game.

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. Rip your personal copy of Dragon Warrior VII (USA) for PSX.
  2. Ensure that the .bin files match the CRC32 in libretro's DB.
  3. Run "Import Content" > "Scan Directory" on the directory containing the images.
  4. Become sad.
Version/Commit
  • RetroArch: nightly/554bbb5fd0, but had the same on stable 1.8.2
Environment information
  • OS: Windows 10 x64 Build 18363

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Research direction

Start by examining the Sony - PlayStation.dat database entry linked in the report and compare it with the .bin/.cue images for Dragon Warrior VII discs 1 and 2. Reproduce the failure through RetroArch's Import Content > Scan Directory and Scan File paths. Done means both discs are detected and appear in the PSX playlist with database metadata and art.

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Assessment

Domain
databases
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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