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How to Use XPort Saves With a GameShark

The Sony PlayStation 2 video game console manages save data by accessing a proprietary memory card. There are various tools and accessories available that allow for PlayStation 2 game saves to be transferred to a computer. The Xport and GameShark SharkPort devices create save files that are not compatible with one another. The PS2 Save Builder application is used to convert PlayStation 2 save files from the Xport format to the SharkPort format.

Instructions

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  Download and install the PS2 Save Builder application from the developer's website.
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  Launch the PS2 Save Builder application.
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  Click on "File" in the main tool bar at the top of the application window. Select "Open" from the drop-down menu.
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  Browse to the location of the Xport save file. Highlight the file and click "Open."
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  Click "File" in the main tool bar and select "Save As" from the drop-down menu.
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  Click the "Save As Type" button and select "SharkPort" from the list of options. Click the "Save" button to convert the save file. The file can now be opened with the GameShark SharkPort.

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