File extension .SA1
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Game Boy Emulator Save Format | N/A | Game Files |
The SA1 file extension is used for special files by the Game Boy emulator, an application for emulating classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles on a modern computer. It allows users to experience classic games without the need for an expensive original Game Boy device. The SA1 file saves data for individual games that have been backed up on the emulator. It is recommended to back up all SAV, or "save" files so that user progress doesn't get lost.
The SA1 file typically contains all of a game's progress data, such as collected items, level completion stats, and other user-related gameplay metrics. It may also contain other settings related to the emulator itself. It is stored in a binary format and can only be opened and used with the same version of a compatible emulator, such as VisualBoyAdvance or Higan. Depending on the emulator, it may be necessary to restart or load a save state before loading the associated SA1. Compatible emulators also support similar game save extensions like GBS, SGM, and SAV.
How To Open SA1 Files
VisualBoyAdvance, Higan(previously known as BSNES), SSF, and NeonDSare the best applications to open SA1 files. Most of them are available on Windows platform and can be accessed through internet freely. Using these programs, users can play classic Game Boy Color titles on their PCs and Macs using the SA1 file.
Saving Changes to SA1 Files
VisualBoyAdvance(VBA) can create save states when playing a Game Boy ROM image. VBA stores individual game save files as either.SAV or.SA1 files, whose contents are binary code that can be used to store any changes made while playing each game. When playing in multiplayer settings VBA will create a linked save state as a.GBA file that holds all of the players' individual progress.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .SA1) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .SA1 extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .SA1 file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .SA1 extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .SA1 extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .SA1 file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .SA1 file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .SA1 file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .SA1 file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .SA1 file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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