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How to Change Ownership on PS3 Game Saves

The PlayStation 3 (PS3) offers users the ability to backup the save files of a specific game. If you wish to transfer your save file to a new PS3 or a new profile on your PS3, backup the file on an USB memory device and restore it to the new device or profile. Though you can back up the save file from any game, you cannot save your Trophy collection unless you create a PlayStation Network account and transfer it to your new device.

Things You'll Need

USB memory card or other thumb drive

Instructions

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  Turn on the PS3 that contains the original save file and log in to your account.
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  Insert a memory stick, USB Flash drive or SD memory card. If you wish to use an SD memory card, connect it to the PS3 with an USB card reader.
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  Scroll to "Settings" using the arrows. Press the "X" button. Scroll to "Backup Utility" and press the "X" button.
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  Highlight the "Backup" option and press the "X" button. Scroll to "Game" and press "X". Scroll to "Save Data Utility" and press "X."
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  Scroll to the name of the appropriate game, press the triangle button, highlight "Copy" and press "X." Highlight the appropriate USB storage device and press the "X" button.
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  Remove the USB storage device.
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  Connect the USB storage device to the new PS3 or log in to the appropriate PS3 account. Navigate to the "Backup Utility" option in the "Settings" window. Highlight "Restore Data" and press the "X" button. Highlight the appropriate game save file and press the "X" button.
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  Repeat the process as necessary.

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