How Do you save and play PS1 games on PS3's? - Blu-ray Forum

The_Basterd · 04-23-2010, 06:52 PM

It says I need a memory card and I couldn't find any PS3 games in store.
I bought some classic (All 3) PS1 South Park games on Ebay to play on my PS3.

Every game says I have to save with a memory card which I don't have and can't find in stores... Is there a way to save with my hard drive?
Also all, but one of my games is Analog Stick compatible.
Yet..... the analog sticks won't work with the games? It only works with the D Pads.
Does this happen with all PS3 Systems/Controllers?

I actually have an old PS1 system that just plugs into the wall and works, but I can't find a new memory card for under $60?

Batman1980 · 04-23-2010, 06:59 PM

You have to create a PS1 memory card on the PS3's hard drive to save PS1 game data. Shouldn't be too hard once you scroll over to the PS1 part of the PS3 OS.

Chiyo_chichi · 04-23-2010, 07:35 PM

After you make your virtual ps1 memory card, don't forget to set it to slot one. I made that mistake a few times when I first got my ps3.

CZAR · 04-23-2010, 07:39 PM

So let me ask u guys, if u have a PS3 that doesnt play PS1, PS2 games can u still do the virtual memory card thing and play PS1 games anyway? Got Em!!

The_Basterd · 04-23-2010, 07:39 PM

Ok thank you both so much!
Any ideas why it only works with the D Pads and not the Analog Sticks even though the games say it can work with it?

The_Basterd · 04-23-2010, 07:49 PM

Oh I am not at home right now, is it under PS1 Settings to enable analog sticks?

Septimus Prime · 04-23-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

a PS3 that doesnt play PS1

It doesn't exist. All PS3 systems can play PSX games.

Anyway, as long as the virtual card has been created, you can reassign its slot designation whenever you want. In-game, you would just hold the PS button to bring up the Impose screen, and you'll be able to change it from there.

CZAR · 04-23-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

It doesn't exist. All PS3 systems can play PSX games.

Anyway, as long as the virtual card has been created, you can reassign its slot designation whenever you want. In-game, you would just hold the PS button to bring up the Impose screen, and you'll be able to change it from there.

Dude are u sure????????? Man I hear that everywhere. When I bought my PS3, they said it doesnt play the older games. Even my friend who is an electronic nut, he said the samething. I will have to try when I get home as I have been wanting to play Symphony of the Night. Is it easy to figure out how to make the PS1 memory card? Got Em!!

Spiderbri · 04-23-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Dude are u sure????????? Man I hear that everywhere. When I bought my PS3, they said it doesnt play the older games. Even my friend who is an electronic nut, he said the samething. I will have to try when I get home as I have been wanting to play Symphony of the Night. Is it easy to figure out how to make the PS1 memory card? Got Em!!

all PS3's play all ps1 games. It's the ps2 games that are in question unless you have the original 60gig or 80gig models.

as for making a memory card it isn't that bad. I believe (at work so can't check) in the game tab of the XML above trophies there should be an icon for memory cards. go into that and the options to both make a card and assign it to slot 1 or slot 2 will be there. once it's made you can save ps1 games like normal. I made a few and ported over all my original ps1 saves off of actual memory cards, because a friend had the convert cord.

hope that helps.

The_Basterd · 04-23-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Basterd

Oh I am not at home right now, is it under PS1 Settings to enable analog sticks?

Anyone know?

Batman1980 · 04-23-2010, 08:34 PM

I've never been able to get the PS3's analog sticks to work with PSX games, they're probably not compatible with the software.

Chiyo_chichi · 04-23-2010, 08:35 PM

I'm not in front of my ps3 atm, but IIRC, when you start the ps1 game, you hit the PS Button. Analog/Digital Controller setting should among the options.

Though some ps1 games flat out don't support both I think. I remember not being able to use the sticks on some ps1 games. Though more "modern" games like RE3 did allow it.

CZAR · 04-23-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiderbri

all PS3's play all ps1 games. It's the ps2 games that are in question unless you have the original 60gig or 80gig models.

as for making a memory card it isn't that bad. I believe (at work so can't check) in the game tab of the XML above trophies there should be an icon for memory cards. go into that and the options to both make a card and assign it to slot 1 or slot 2 will be there. once it's made you can save ps1 games like normal. I made a few and ported over all my original ps1 saves off of actual memory cards, because a friend had the convert cord.

hope that helps.

Wow man I did not know that. Well maybe they menat PS2 games. I am gonna do that tonight. Much appreciated. Also what if I actually have a PS1 memeory card can I just use that to save my PS1 game? Got Em!!

Rike255 · 04-23-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Basterd

Ok thank you both so much!
Any ideas why it only works with the D Pads and not the Analog Sticks even though the games say it can work with it?

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I've never been able to get the PS3's analog sticks to work with PSX games, they're probably not compatible with the software.

Press an hold the PS button while in the PS1 game. You'll have a whole bunch of options to simulate PS1 controller specs. Change the controller style from Digital to Analog or whatever and it should work.

MOONPHASE · 04-23-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Wow man I did not know that. Well maybe they menat PS2 games. I am gonna do that tonight. Much appreciated. Also what if I actually have a PS1 memeory card can I just use that to save my PS1 game? Got Em!!

This is what you will need http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-...2057239&sr=8-1 Works for PS2(if have a PS2 backwards compatible PS3) as well as PS1.

Can transfer the save files from card to PS3 or vice-versa.

Batman1980 · 04-23-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Wow man I did not know that. Well maybe they menat PS2 games. I am gonna do that tonight. Much appreciated. Also what if I actually have a PS1 memeory card can I just use that to save my PS1 game? Got Em!!

They sell converters you can plug into the PS3 through the PS3's HDMi cable but only if your PS3 is PS2 backwards compatible or bc-emulator.

Drew664 · 04-23-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rike255

Press an hold the PS button while in the PS1 game. You'll have a whole bunch of options to simulate PS1 controller specs. Change the controller style from Digital to Analog or whatever and it should work.

Wow..For any PS1 game?

I always thought I was stuck using the Dpad for older games...

Gonna try this out later in the week.

Batman1980 · 04-23-2010, 09:21 PM

Same, haven't played any of the SNES/PSX RPGs I own since last year, may have to fire up one of them soon and give it a shot.

Septimus Prime · 04-23-2010, 09:31 PM

Not all PSX games support analog control; most actually don't, since the analog stick control scheme and dual analog controller didn't come out until near the end of the PSX's life cycle.

Rike255 · 04-23-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew664

Wow..For any PS1 game?

I always thought I was stuck using the Dpad for older games...

Gonna try this out later in the week.

Like Septimus said, only games that support the analog stick will work.

04-23-2010, 06:52 PM	#1
The_Basterd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Grapes Are Fun! Blu-ray collection:307 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	How Do you save and play PS1 games on PS3's? It says I need a memory card and I couldn't find any PS3 games in store. I bought some classic (All 3) PS1 South Park games on Ebay to play on my PS3. Every game says I have to save with a memory card which I don't have and can't find in stores... Is there a way to save with my hard drive? Also all, but one of my games is Analog Stick compatible. Yet..... the analog sticks won't work with the games? It only works with the D Pads. Does this happen with all PS3 Systems/Controllers? I actually have an old PS1 system that just plugs into the wall and works, but I can't find a new memory card for under $60? Last edited by The_Basterd; 04-23-2010 at 07:38 PM.

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04-23-2010, 06:59 PM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	You have to create a PS1 memory card on the PS3's hard drive to save PS1 game data. Shouldn't be too hard once you scroll over to the PS1 part of the PS3 OS.

04-23-2010, 07:35 PM	#3
Chiyo_chichi Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Bayonne, NJ, USA Blu-ray collection:40	After you make your virtual ps1 memory card, don't forget to set it to slot one. I made that mistake a few times when I first got my ps3.

04-23-2010, 07:39 PM	#4
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	So let me ask u guys, if u have a PS3 that doesnt play PS1, PS2 games can u still do the virtual memory card thing and play PS1 games anyway? Got Em!!

04-23-2010, 07:49 PM	#6
The_Basterd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Grapes Are Fun! Blu-ray collection:307 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Oh I am not at home right now, is it under PS1 Settings to enable analog sticks?

04-23-2010, 08:34 PM	#11
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I've never been able to get the PS3's analog sticks to work with PSX games, they're probably not compatible with the software.

04-23-2010, 08:35 PM	#12
Chiyo_chichi Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Bayonne, NJ, USA Blu-ray collection:40	I'm not in front of my ps3 atm, but IIRC, when you start the ps1 game, you hit the PS Button. Analog/Digital Controller setting should among the options. Though some ps1 games flat out don't support both I think. I remember not being able to use the sticks on some ps1 games. Though more "modern" games like RE3 did allow it.

04-23-2010, 09:21 PM	#18
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Same, haven't played any of the SNES/PSX RPGs I own since last year, may have to fire up one of them soon and give it a shot.

04-23-2010, 09:31 PM	#19
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	Not all PSX games support analog control; most actually don't, since the analog stick control scheme and dual analog controller didn't come out until near the end of the PSX's life cycle.

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