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How to Copy PS1 & PS2 Memory Cards Back From a PS3

One of the most interesting features of the PlayStation 3 is its' ability to play both PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 1 games. While only some PS3 models offer backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 games (the 20GB and 60GB models), all of the models are compatible with PlayStation 1 games. Fortunately, Sony also offers gamers the opportunity to transfer their saved game files to and from their PS1 and PS2 memory cards and their PS3.

Things You'll Need

PS1 or PS2 memory card
Sony memory card adapter

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your PlayStation 3.
- 2
  Insert your PS1 or PS2 memory card into the memory card adapter.
- 3
  Connect the memory card adapter to an open USB port on the front of your PS3.
- 4
  Navigate to the "Games" menu on your Cross Media Bar.
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  Scroll down to the internal memory card that contains the PS1 or PS2 game saves that you wish to transfer to your PS1 or PS2 memory card.
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  Press "X" to access the game saves on the internal memory card.
- 7
  Scroll to the game save file you wish to copy to your PS1 or PS2 memory card, then press the triangle button to access the memory card options.
- 8
  Select the "Copy" option, then press the "X" button.
- 9
  Choose the Memory Card option as the destination for the copied file. The correct option will say either Memory Card (PS2) or Memory Card (PS1), depending on the type of memory card you inserted into the memory card adapter.

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