Prompt asks “Which one do you want to use?” for save data. Does the unused Save Data get ...

To be clear I have an external HDD. You can transfer DLC and installed game data between the external and internal drives but your save game data itself is NOT something you can copy or move (at least not in Shadow of Mordor or Watch Dogs).

I've been searching for a way to make a backup save of the game data. So far this is the only thing that might do it. I would have to play offline but the moment I sign back on I would get this prompt:

"Message: “Which one do you want to use?”

You get this message when your console has newer or different locally saved data than what’s saved in the cloud, usually after you play offline. You’ll be given the choice of which saved data to use, the locally saved or cloud saved version (and you’ll be notified
which is newer). Pick the “save” you want to use and continue."

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/games/manage-cloud-saves

I obviously don't want to delete my old save data since I want to keep it. I have a Shadow of Mordor file with a lot of items and skills unlocked at the very start of the game and I want to back it up so I can use it to replay anytime I want to. The cloud
and local save system automatically saves over the data anytime you acquire something or do a mission so there's no way to make a backup normally.

:)

 

I hate having to ask a n00b question, but...

Using Cloud Game Saves | Xbox One

How do I delete saves I don’t want?
You can manage your data for individual games through My games & apps on your Home screen. Here's how:

1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select My games and apps.
2. Highlight the game, press the Menu button on your controller, and then select Manage game.
3. In the menu on the left of the screen, scroll down to Saved Data, then highlight the saved data for your gamertag on the right and press the A button on your controller.
4. You'll be prompted to confirm deletion of this game save data:
   • Delete from console removes the local copy of this save. You can get it from the cloud the next time you play.
   • Delete everywhere removes your saved data from this console, the cloud, and all other consoles you play on.
   • Cancel leaves your data intact.

 

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Hi there, it does sound a bit weird because all save data is backed up to the cloud automatically, when looking through 'My games and Apps' select one of the games with the issue, can you still see your save data there?

If you can, try deleting the save data there and restarting the game, make sure to select 'yes' when it asks if you want to sync data as they will retrieve your saves from the cloud.

I also thought I might mention giving the console a quick physical power cycle, if you haven't already:

support.xbox.com/.../power-cycle-console

 

Hello,

Scenario A: You^ve played SoM for 3 hours online, after that you^ve Play 2 hours offline...

when you get back online it askes you if you want to Keep your "offline" Game Savings. If you press Save you will be have your game savings from offline synchronized to the Cloud.. (Keep the 5 hours)

Now if you are at a friends place with your Account, you can Play straight ahead from your "5 hours mark"

If you press No, you^ll Need to Play from the 3 hours mark again and the "offline-saving" is lost... ( It synchronizes your cloud to the xbox) (Keep 3 hours lost 2hours)

(The whole Gamesaving will be synchronized..)

YES, the unused File will be deleted!

In some Games you^ve the Option to set manually checkpoints (like GTA). as Long you don^t overwright this "Slot in Game" you^ll have still your Checkpoint..

 

That kinda sucks that we can't backup certain game saves without overwriting...