Datel Powersaves 3DS and Windows 8

[Angelsbane720]

I recently got Powersaves 3DS for Pokemon X and Y game save editing, but it appears my PC running Windows 8 (64bit) will not recognize the device when I put it in my computer. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[theSLAYER]

screenshot the error, it'll help to determine the problem

[Vakturion]

Well it must something else. I'm running windows 8 on x64 and I'm having no troubles at all. Some people are having their X copy be detected, and fix it by licking it... you could give that ago.

[Angelsbane720]

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When I attach the device via USB to my computer, I get the "USB device not recognized" message from Windows.

"USB Device Not Recognized. The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it.

Recommendation: Try reconnecting the device. If Windows still does not recognize it, your device may not be working properly."

[evandixon]

Try this:

http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?24780-How-to-use-the-SMS4-or-NDS-Backup-Adapter-Plus-on-Windows-8-Preview&p=149956

With that error, it's probably not the drivers, but it's worth a try.

[Angelsbane720]

Unfortunately, it didn't work. but I appreciate it!

[Whiplax]

I'm also using it on windows 8 x64 and everything is ok. I have backup the installed driver but is up to you use it.

https://mega.co.nz/#!oh0kCDgZ!XQmQxQAJannEkxvqWh2nqnKAM8MvYM9Ym0vZ-xjPkMs

[theSLAYER]

Receiving Diancie activates a mini-in game event in the Pokemon Centre.

And that's about it. nothing special happened when I went to Reflection cave.

Moveset

18 - Reflect

21 - Stealth rock

27 - Guard Split

31 - Ancient Power

35 - Flail

40 - Skill Swap

46 - Trick Room

49 - Stone Edge

50 - Moon Blast

50 - Diamond Storm

I didn't go any further

[Angelsbane720]

I'm also using it on windows 8 x64 and everything is ok. I have backup the installed driver but is up to you use it.

https://mega.co.nz/#!oh0kCDgZ!XQmQxQAJannEkxvqWh2nqnKAM8MvYM9Ym0vZ-xjPkMs

Can you tell me all of the steps to do this?

I attempted to get this to work, but I don't think it did.

I downloaded that file, opened it and restored the drivers. I then restarted my PC like it said.

Upon restarting my PC and plugging in the powersaves device, I get the same "USB Device not recognized error".

Am I missing something?

[evandixon]

Can you tell me all of the steps to do this?

I attempted to get this to work, but I don't think it did.

I downloaded that file, opened it and restored the drivers. I then restarted my PC like it said.

Upon restarting my PC and plugging in the powersaves device, I get the same "USB Device not recognized error".

Am I missing something?

Things to try:

-Try a different USB port.

-Make sure the contacts on the USB port are clean

[Angelsbane720]

I have tried both of those things, the contacts and leads are clean, I've made sure. I'm not sure what is the issue

[haoLink]

Connect the Datel Powersaves device to your USB - then press Windows-R (Windows key and R) - the "Run" screen should open.

Type in "devmgmt.msc" to open the Windows device management. Does it show any "unknown device"? If so: if you unplug the Datel Powersaves Adapter - would that unknown device disappear.

In that case you haven't installed the driver properly.

If you don't see any unknown device - is the Datel Powersaves device properly listed among other devices? It should be listed as a "Human Interface Device" with no other data.. just.. when you remove it.. the hardware item gets removed and added back in.

Edited February 27, 2014 by haoLink

[Angelsbane720]

I found the problem. The USB cable that came with the device was faulty. I used my PS3 controller cable and the power saves device connected no problem.

Thanks for the help guys!

[PellOfTheTundra]

I am having this issue as well.

The device just DOES NOT show up on my laptop, no matter which USB i plug it into. It isn't in the device manager, it isn't anywhere. It's really upsetting me because I'd like to be able to use my new Power Save. I have tried both the stock USB cable and another cable of the same variety that I owned. I have cleaned the connections, updated all my drivers, and plugged it into every USB port I have. Anyone have any ideas?

To be more specific:

[evandixon]

I am having this issue as well.

The device just DOES NOT show up on my laptop, no matter which USB i plug it into. It isn't in the device manager, it isn't anywhere. It's really upsetting me because I'd like to be able to use my new Power Save. I have tried both the stock USB cable and another cable of the same variety that I owned. I have cleaned the connections, updated all my drivers, and plugged it into every USB port I have. Anyone have any ideas?

To be more specific:

Try this.

http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?24780-How-to-use-the-SMS4-or-NDS-Backup-Adapter-Plus-on-Windows-8-Preview&p=149956

Datel usually signs their drivers, but I can't definitively say they did for this.

[PellOfTheTundra]

Try this.

http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?24780-How-to-use-the-SMS4-or-NDS-Backup-Adapter-Plus-on-Windows-8-Preview&p=149956

Datel usually signs their drivers, but I can't definitively say they did for this.

Well, I did what you said. After it was all said and done, I plugged in the device, and it "ping'd" as if a device were detected. However, the device still does not show up on Device Manager, and the "ping" hasn't been heard since I switched which port it was in in order to see if that USB port was simply faulty (spoilers, it's not). I've no idea what to do now.

[Mac of York]

I had this error as well and I had to get a replacement -- the device itself was bad.

[ShinySheimi]

Try allowing the Powersaves application through your firewall if it isn't already, or turning off your firewall completely while you plug it in. I was having a slightly different issue and despite people telling me that it was definitely a hardware issue, this solution worked for me.

Also worth noting that sometimes the application doesn't recognise that there is hardware plugged in unless a 3DS cart is in it. Sometimes I have to plug a cart in, unplug the device and plug it back in for the computer to recognise it.

Hope this helps.