PS3 General Discussion

[Pako]

As far as I know. There is a system info file included, so I don't know if that checks PS3 S/N and or Version to allow the saved game or what. Hopefully it's as easy as copy and share.

 

[Pako]

Perhaps we could do a little test with one of the other three members that have a PS3. USB or Memory drive required.

I can save:
Resistance
Tiger Woods PGA 2007
Ultimate Alliance
Ridge Racer
Fight Night

Let me know if anyone wants to participate in this little test.

 

[livemusic]

Oh, the end of MAX Drive. Poor guys...

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

Pako - I'll participate. The easiest way for you to test w/out losing your data is to create a "test" account, because it will overwrite your data, and I'd hate for you (or me) to lose any data. I can test it out though, hopefully, we'll have to see exactly. I'll have to use my iPod, lol.

 

[Solid Lifters]

Try a PS2 and a PS1 game save if you can.

 

[opendriver]

Try a PS2 and a PS1 game save if you can.

I had an ida for MEM edit for a GT4 gamesave if anyone wants to give me one, or post it here PLEASE, if you could

 

[DuckRacer]

Oh, the end of MAX Drive. Poor guys...

Not exactly...

 

[Pako]

Pako - I'll participate. The easiest way for you to test w/out losing your data is to create a "test" account, because it will overwrite your data, and I'd hate for you (or me) to lose any data. I can test it out though, hopefully, we'll have to see exactly. I'll have to use my iPod, lol.

Cool. Check back for a link where I'll post some Resistance data later, but I have to take off for a bit.

 

[Pako]

Here is a Resistance save game/profile.

Let me know how it works out.

 

[Solid Lifters]

Here is a Resistance save game/profile.

Let me know how it works out.

Thanks, Pako. Now, I would like to know what devices can take that file and put it in the PS3; for example memory cards, portable HDD, etc.

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

Thanks, Pako. Now, I would like to know what devices can take that file and put it in the PS3; for example memory cards, portable HDD, etc.

Memory Stick
SD Card
Compact Flash
USB Thumb Drive
USB External HDD
iPod

Lots and LOTS of things can be used.

 

[Solid Lifters]

Memory Stick
SD Card
Compact Flash
USB Thumb Drive
USB External HDD
iPod

Lots and LOTS of things can be used.

Well, have you tried it yet?

It's real convenient you can use so many devices, but what's the one that is compatible with the PSP? Memory Stick Pro Duo?

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

Well, have you tried it yet?

It's real convenient you can use so many devices, but what's the one that is compatible with the PSP? Memory Stick Pro Duo?

I haven't tried it yet, but I will shortly hopefully, I have a paper due, and have to get ready for work tomorrow, plus my Room mate is playing Resistance right now...lol.

And the PSP uses the Mem Stick Pro Duo, you are correct.

 

[Solid Lifters]

I haven't tried it yet, but I will shortly hopefully, I have a paper due, and have to get ready for work tomorrow, plus my Room mate is playing Resistance right now...lol.

And the PSP uses the Mem Stick Pro Duo, you are correct.

And you could just use the PSP to transfer the data, also. Right?

It said in the PS3 manual, that in order to store copywrite movies and material on a memory card, it needs to be Memory Stick Pro. However, couldn't you also use a MagicGate Memory Stick Pro Duo? I don't see why the PS3 manual limits the card to a Memory Stick Pro.

EDIT: Here's what the PS3 manual listed...

"The only type of storage media that can be used to move copyright-protected video files is Memory Stick PRO™.
Video files that have been copied or moved to storage media are usually saved in the [VIDEO] , [MP_ROOT] , [MPE_ROOT] or [MLE_ROOT] folder. If the storage media does not contain these folders, they will be created automatically.
Depending on the device in use, some copied files may not be playable.
Depending on the model of PS3™ system in use, an appropriate USB adaptor (not included) may be required to use storage media. Also, when moving video files to Memory Stick PRO™ media, a USB device that supports copyright-protection features such as the PSP™ system or MSAC-US40 (a Sony product) is required.
For some copyright-protected video files, you may not be able to use the Move feature.
Take care not to infringe the intellectual property of others.
Video files cannot be copied or moved during playback.*
* Includes content playback using other features, such as playback of music files."

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

File Save copies work like a charm.

Basically you have to store it in the same PS3 file save directory for it to work:

PS3>SAVEDATA>BCUS98107_PROFILE>(files)

If you do that, everything works fine.

For proof, Pako has completed Resistance: Fall of Man 1 time, on easy, and has a total of 26 Skill points (as of the file he uploaded).

Very simple.

Solid - The amount of copywrited video files you'll ever encounter on the net is SLIM. Very very slim.

 

[Pako]

Well, have you tried it yet?

It's real convenient you can use so many devices, but what's the one that is compatible with the PSP? Memory Stick Pro Duo?

I've tried:
PSP through a USB connection.
PNY 1gb USB memory stick.
Two different types of memory sticks.

I haven't tried my External USB Hard Drive. The 1.30 software on the PS3 will only allow Pictures to be uploaded by using the browser, but no other files. Haven't heard if the Linux install will allow full access to the PS3 partition. My guess is that it will.

 

[Pako]

File Save copies work like a charm.

Basically you have to store it in the same PS3 file save directory for it to work:

PS3>SAVEDATA>BCUS98107_PROFILE>(files)

If you do that, everything works fine.

For proof, Pako has completed Resistance: Fall of Man 1 time, on easy, and has a total of 26 Skill points (as of the file he uploaded).

Very simple.

Solid - The amount of copywrited video files you'll ever encounter on the net is SLIM. Very very slim.

Awesome!!! I figured it should work. Thanks for validating it.

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

I've tried:
PSP through a USB connection.
PNY 1gb USB memory stick.
Two different types of memory sticks.

I haven't tried my External USB Hard Drive. The 1.30 software on the PS3 will only allow Pictures to be uploaded by using the browser, but no other files. Haven't heard if the Linux install will allow full access to the PS3 partition. My guess is that it will.

When you say pictures being uploaded by using the browser, what exactly do you mean?

I've saved some media files off the net (specifically a MGS4 trailer) and some MP3's as well.

I've also uploaded multiple files to the PS3. Encoding videos isn't too hard with PS3 Video, but they don't always work

 

[Solid Lifters]

Wow, this is pretty cool stuff. 👍

Now, all is next is confirming PS2 and PS1 game saves, then we're in business sharing game save and replay data quite easily from now on.

No more cheating for lap times or other devious crap like that. Just upload a file with your replay and anybody can confirm your lap times (GT4 and GT5).

 

[livemusic]

Well, it's done like that already in the WRS here on GTPlanet, but you got to have a MAX Drive to do that and participate. Now it's just easier.

 

[Pako]

When you say pictures being uploaded by using the browser, what exactly do you mean?

I've saved some media files off the net (specifically a MGS4 trailer) and some MP3's as well.

I've also uploaded multiple files to the PS3. Encoding videos isn't too hard with PS3 Video, but they don't always work

I'm talking uploading files within the Web Browser. When you click on a "Browse" button to find a file, the PS3 software has it filtered to only allow the upload of image files. It also limits the directories to the Image directory of the PS3 and any external storage devices.

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

I'm talking uploading files within the Web Browser. When you click on a "Browse" button to find a file, the PS3 software has it filtered to only allow the upload of image files. It also limits the directories to the Image directory of the PS3 and any external storage devices.

Okay I gotcha, like attaching files to forums.

What PS2 games do you have that we could experiment and see if we could trade files?

I've got:

FFXII
MGS3: Subsistence
GT4
Silent hill 2
MGS2
VF5
Tekken 5

Let me know and we'll see what we can trade. Having the game makes it easier to test, but even if we can upload the files everything will be okay.

 

[Pako]

I don't have anyway to get any saved games from my PS2 memory card to the PS3. Do you?

If so, upload a GT4 saved file.

 

[livemusic]

I don't have anyway to get any saved games from my PS2 memory card to the PS3. Do you?

If so, upload a GT4 saved file.

I think you would have to create a virtual PS2 memory card on the PS3's HDD and save the game there, then transfer it to your computer.

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

I don't have anyway to get any saved games from my PS2 memory card to the PS3. Do you?

If so, upload a GT4 saved file.

Well, we've got a memory card adapter in rotation around here between all of my friends, lol, so yea I've got a way. I'll load up a replay file so you can see if it all works out fine and is functional

Probably a little later tonight. I've got to work till 4:30, then I gotta hit the gym for an hour or so, so look for an update around 6-7 pm CST.

This is fun

 

[Pako]

I think you would have to create a virtual PS2 memory card on the PS3's HDD and save the game there, then transfer it to your computer.

That's correct, if your going that route. And it would tells us what we need to know.

 

[Solid Lifters]

Yeah, this is fun. It's dopey fun, but fun.

It's this kind of stuff that has me excited about the PS3. But, I'm also cautious. I'm only going to download files from people I really know for fear of a bad file.

I've got Pako's Resistance game save already, not that I really need it lol, and I'll download whatever else you guys can upload here.

I have ultimate game saves for GT3, Resident Evil 4, MLB2004, Madden 01, Crash Bandicoot, MGS3: Subsistence, MGS, and a few others. Everything unlocked, every special item obtained, etc.

I'm trying to get an ultimate game save of MGS2. I had one, but deleted it by accident when I needed the room. I was planing on playing the game again, but lost interest half way through the tanker episode and quit.

I think this could be fun getting ultimate game saves from other people. Perhaps a special thread can be created for this purpose. JR, Pako, interested? The interested party can make sure to update the first post with all new files to download. Just a thought.

Keep those files coming, guys! 👍

 

[Pako]

Problem with the PS3 game saves, most of them are larger than 100k. If the size limit for .zip files could be increased to 300k it would make it more worth while to insure the link doesn't go dead from a off site storage site.

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

I'll be posting some files for:

Madden 2007 (All hall of famers unlocked hopefully sometime soon?)
Resistance Fall of Man (all skill points and intel coming soon)
Fight Night Round 3 (Uhhh???)

I'll also post up an ultimate FFXII save, if anyone cares. I'm very close to having all items / license points, but no Zodiac Spear, lol.

I also have an MGS3 Subsistance, all special items / camo.

Umm....I have an SH2 save with all endings I think? lol.

This is pretty cool.

 

[TopHat]

Does the PS3 have the function of digital partitioning within the HDD? Just a thought.