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How to Transfer PS3 Saves to PS2 Memory Cards

The PlayStation 3 game console isn't natively compatible with memory cards designed for the PS2. The PlayStation 3 doesn't actually use memory cards at all --- it saves all game data to its own dedicated hard drive. Therefore, if you want to copy a PlayStation 3 game save to a PS2 memory card, you need to use a specific adapter that makes this process possible.

Things You'll Need

PS2-to-USB memory card reader

Instructions

- 1
  Connect your PS2-to-USB memory card reader to either of the USB plugs on the front of your PlayStation 3.
- 2
  Insert your PS2 memory card into the mouth of the memory card reader the same way you would insert the card into the front of your PlayStation gaming console.
- 3
  Turn on your PlayStation 3.
- 4
  Open "Game" and select the icon for your virtual memory card.
- 5
  Highlight the save you want to copy. Press "Triangle." Select "Copy." Highlight the listing for your PS2 memory card and press "X" to copy the game save to the PlayStation 2 formatted memory card.

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