| Option Category | # # CORE OUTPUT DIRECTORY OPTIONS # |
| Description | This is the path for save state files created when you press SHIFT+F7 whilst running a machine. N.B. Not all machines support saving! Multiple paths can be added by using the (;) separator. Paths with spaces in them need to have quotes ("") around them. e.g. "C:\Mame\My Savegames" |
| Full Command | -state_directory <path> |
| Alt. Command | none |
| Reverse Command | none |
| Example | mame64.exe -state_directory C:\Mame\Savesmame64.exe -state_directory C:\Mame\Saves;"C:\Mame\My Savegames" |
| mame.ini Command | state_directory |
| Command Default | sta |
| Argument Format | <path>;<path> ... |