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Saving Your PSOne Classic and PS2 Games on Your PS3

How to transfer save data between the consoles

By Roger Altizer Roger Altizer Writer University of Utah Former Lifewire writer Roger Altizer, Ph.D., has studied and taught video game theory and design at the college level and is PlayStation specialist. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 21, 2020 Tweet Share Email cheyennez / Getty Images Tweet Share Email Consoles & PCs Xbox Buyer's Guide The original PlayStation console was home to some great video games, like Final Fantasy VII and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. These titles require a memory card to save data, but the PlayStation 3 doesn't support them. It uses a hard drive instead. Here's how to use your old save game files.

Create an Internal Virtual PSOne or PS2 Memory Card

This method utilizes XrossMediaBar (XMB), a graphical user interface designed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Sony phased out XMB starting with the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4. Exit any game or video you are playing and navigate to the Game menu on your XMB. It should be indicated by a silhouette of a PlayStation DualShock 3 controller. Select Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2). Select the Create New Internal Memory Card option. Choose the appropriate memory card for the game you want to play, either Internal Memory Card (PS2) for a PlayStation 2 game or Internal Memory Card (PS) for a PSOne Classic game. Like the original physical memory cards, you can use one Internal (virtual) Memory Card for multiple game saves. Start by only creating one card for each system, even if you intend to play more than one game. Enter a name for your new Internal Memory Card using the directional pad of your Dualshock controller. For example, name them something obvious, such as PS1 Memory or PS2 Game Saves. Select OK when finished. Assign the memory card to a slot by selecting the memory card you just created and pressing the Triangle button. Then, select Assign Slots and choose either Slot 1 or Slot 2. It's best to assign a card to Slot 1. The two virtual slots represent the physical slots on the original PSOne and PS2 systems where you would insert a memory card. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire PS4 backwards compatibility: Can You Play PS1, PS2, and PS3 Games on PS4? How to Sync Your PS3 Controller How to Set Up Remote Play for Your PSP and PS3 How to Upgrade the PS3 Hard Drive to Create More Space The 8 Best PlayStation Emulators for Desktop PCs in 2022 How to Play PS4 Games on a PC How to Transfer Save Data Between Users on the Switch How to Play PSP Games on Your TV How to Connect a PS3 Controller to a PS4 How to Organize Your Nintendo Switch Games Into Groups How to Remove Motorola Droid 2 Back Cover How to Cancel PlayStation Plus How to Increase Storage on Nintendo Switch What Is PlayStation Plus? How to Fix It When Your PS3 Controller Won't Connect How to Connect a PS3 Controller to a PC Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies