Go to 'File > Save as.' and select 'Save as file type: X-port2 (*.xps)' and save the file as your Root/ID (i.e. Now edit the Root/ID field to match the name of the folder (i.e. Import every file from that directory into the tool. It will look something like 'mc0:/BASLUS-21490'

Run SaveBuild.exe **Note - you may have to open PS2save-builder manually with admin rights it is located in 'tools' **Ĭlick 'Edit > Add File', and browse to the folder of your savegame.

Select Decrypt VME, and select your VME in orig_VMEĤ. Copy SCEVMC0.VME to the 'orig_VME' folder of the GUI tool. Navigate to drive:/PS3/EXPORT/PS2SD/PS2UĢ. Connect your storage media to your computer. Overwrite if necessary.ĬONVERT YOUR NEW SAVEDATA FROM YOUR OLD PS2ġ. Press triangle on your savedata, and select 'Copy.'ħ. Under 'Game', navigate to 'Saved Data Utility (PS2),' then scroll to your PS2 savegame data.Ħ. ** DO NOT SAVE ANY DATA TO THE 'MEMORY STICK' WHILE IN-GAME, THIS IS CRUCIAL.**Ĥ. Load your converted PS2Classic at least once on your PS3, then quit when you see the PlayStation 2 logo. Under 'Game', navigate to 'Saved Data Utility (PS2),' and delete the savedata for your PS2 game.ģ. That's how you find it on your storage media (PS2UXXXXX).Ģ. Convert your game with PS2iso2pkg REMEMBER THE GAME ID. Want to master Microsoft Excel and take your work-from-home job prospects to the next level? Jump-start your career with our Premium A-to-Z Microsoft Excel Training Bundle from the new Gadget Hacks Shop and get lifetime access to more than 40 hours of Basic to Advanced instruction on functions, formula, tools, and more.This new Command-Line GUI tools converts your old PS2 savegames to a readable format for the PS3 system.įixes the major 'Invalid' error, now most saves should work, except those with time stamp issues.ġ. Have you tried any hacks to make your PS3 backward compatible? Let us know how they've worked for you in the comments. If you don't know how to get into Factory Service Mode, this page should help. Get into Factory Service Mode (FSM Tool/Dongle) Replace following files on your consoles /dev_flash/Ģ. Here are the original instructions posted on PS3 Dev Wiki:ġ. As with all hacks, you run the risk of doing damage to your console or wiping it clean if you're not careful or are unsure of what you're doing, so proceed with caution. You can download the file here, but before you get started, you may want to make a backup copy of your /dev_flash folder since you'll be replacing some files.

But in just a few minutes, you can install this PS2 software emulator to make your PS3 backward compatible.

Ps2 game saves to ps3