Supergun MAK Strike refuses to "remember" region switch?

[DracoBlade]

It's a minor error but it seems like whenever I play Metal Slug, regardless of entering menus, soft-booting/resetting, then region switching to Japanese for red blood, my Supergun MAK Strike returns to a Europe region setting. Any ideas how to fix this? I'd prefer red blood rather than semen spilling soldiers.

 

[red impact]

Sounds more like a board battery issue if it's not remembering your settings...the supergun is merely the interface

 

[xsq]

Sounds more like a board battery issue if it's not remembering your settings...

this. All the supergun does is pass on the signals/electricity. which MVS board do you have?

 

[DracoBlade]

MVS 1FS! Sorry about the confusion with the supergun being the cause. It's just bizarre because when I switch it to japanese/softboot, and the supergun explicitly states it's in JP mode in game, the blood is still Alien android milk.

 

[GohanX]

You still probably need to change the softdip setting to red.

 

[xsq]

MVS 1FS!

It's very easy to replace the battery on that one. James has a tutorial on his site or you can check youtube, there's a million vids.

the supergun explicitly states it's in JP mode in game

pic or it didn't happen. your supergun isn't equipped to tell you anything besides power (on/off) and 5V voltage. Are you talking about the (Uni)BIOS?

 

[DracoBlade]

Unibios* yes! Sorry, been trying to solve this in-between finals. Not a bright idea I've learned now, but it definitely seems like a battery issue after more tests/your comments! The coin battery replacement seems like the easiest/most effective treatment within my low soldering abilities. I'll get back to you guys when I give it a shot!

 

[xsq]

The coin battery replacement seems like the easiest/most effective treatment within my low soldering abilities.

It's very doable even as a first time project. I'd suggest using a desoldering pump. And watching some tutorials... like the good old pace ones.

Good luck on your finals!