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How to Change Profiles on PS3 Saves

The PlayStation 3 (PS3) saves game files in the "Backup" folder, located within the "Export" section. PS3 offers several saving and restoration options from a system backup to saving a single game save. When you transfer to a new PS3 profile, you lose all your game saves. To transfer a game save, backup the save file from your first profile and restore it on your second profile. If you wish to keep your profile but transfer PS3, sign up for a PlayStation Network profile.

Instructions

- 1
  Log in to your PS3 account.
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  Scroll to the "Games" section using the left-stick. Press the "X" button of your controller.
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  Navigate to the "Game Saves" using the left-stick or directional pad (D-pad). Tap the "X" button.
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  Insert your USB Flash drive, SD card or memory stick into the USB port of the PS3. If necessary, insert a USB adapter and slide the device into the female slot of the USB adapter.
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  Press the Triangle button. Scroll to "Copy" and press the "X" button. Highlight the appropriate memory device and press the "X" button.
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  Log out of your PS3 account and log in to the profile you wish to modify.
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  Highlight "Backup Utility" and scroll to "Restore." Highlight the appropriate memory device and press the "X" button.

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