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How to Transfer PS2 Game Saves to a PS3

The first PlayStation 3 consoles that came out were backwards compatible. This means that they are able to play PlayStation 2 games. When Sony started making PS3s with larger hard drives, Sony removed the backwards compatibility of the systems. Only the 60 gigabyte and some of the 80 gigabyte PS3s are able to play PS2 games. If you are using a backwards-compatible PS3, you can use a memory adapter to transfer your PS2 save games onto your PS3 hard drive.

Things You'll Need

Sony PS3 memory card adapter
PS2 memory card

Instructions

- 1
  Boot up your PS3.
- 2
  Select ̶0;System,̶1; and then select ̶0;System Information.̶1; Here you can view the amount of hard drive space is on your computer. You want to check this to make sure the PS3 version is backwards-compatible before you transfer your files. You are looking to see if your PS3 is a 60GB or an 80GB.
- 3
  Purchase a memory card adapter from your local game store, or order one online, after you confirm your system is able to play PS2 games. The adapter has a USB plug on one end and a slot for the PS2 memory card on the other end.
- 4
  Insert your memory card into the adapter.
- 5
  Plug the USB connector of the adapter into the PS3.
- 6
  Select ̶0;Memory Card Utility̶1; from the ̶0;Game̶1; list on the home screen of the PS3.
- 7
  Choose to ̶0;Copy̶1; the information and confirm it.
- 8
  Enter a name for the saves on the system. After this the PS3 will copy the saves from the PS2 memory card, and you can start playing your games.

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