"Pokemon Players Urged to Back Up Game Carts Amid Reports of Complete System Failures"

Pokemon players are facing a new issue with failing cartridges, as even after replacing the battery, some games are unable to save. This problem affects older GameBoy Color cartridges as well as DS and 3DS era games. The issue is exacerbated by the need to maintain a real-time clock, causing the battery to drain twice as quickly in Generation 2 Pokemon carts. To mitigate potential data loss, players are advised to back up their older cartridges using alternative devices or methods, as there is currently no official solution for preserving these games.