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statikcat · 08-23-2007, 01:56 AM

If I download Castlevania SotN can the download game share the same saves as the actual hard cd copy?

Also, do you think we will see a lot more and more PS1 titles on the store? Is Sony focusing any effort on this atm? I would love to see games like Vandal Hearts 1+2, Final Fantasy Tactics, and many other PS1 classics on all levels hit the store. I can't imagine it is that hard to port a CDrom game from a PS1 disc to a download version. Would be really nice to have tons of classic games and new games all on your HD.

red_5ive · 08-23-2007, 02:13 AM

More than likely not. A full release is often incompatible with a demo version.

And lastly, the last few demos I downloaded (different platforms) didn't have a save option to begin with.

Shin-Ra · 08-23-2007, 02:15 AM

He's talking about the full version of a PlayStation game on CD-ROM and the same full game downloaded from the PlayStation Store. Are the saves compatible?

I don't have the games to test unfortunately but downloaded PSone games do save on 'internal PSone memory cards' just like the CD-ROM versions. Some download PSone games may be modified to work better with the software emulator, that doesn't necessarily mean they'd change the save files but it's a possible reason they'd be incompatible.

red_5ive · 08-23-2007, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

He's talking about the full version of a PlayStation game on CD-ROM and the same full game downloaded from the PlayStation Store. Are the saves compatible?

Thanks for pointing that out, Shin-Ra. Sorry, statikat, my bad.

Icemage · 08-23-2007, 03:47 AM

I don't have SotN on disc to check, but I don't see why they'd be incompatible. It's still a PS1 title (in fact, if you play it on your PS3 - and I have - the save files have to go into a PS1 virtual memory card on the HDD), and transferrable to a PS1 card via the memory card adaptor. They haven't added anything to the game, so in theory the game saves should be identical.

Starkiller · 08-23-2007, 12:09 PM

I think it would be compatible. I have one PS1 game disk (Tempest X3) and its game save shows up on my virtual PS1 memory card whenever I save my progress in Castlevania: SOTN. So it doesnt matter if its a game disk or download, it still will access the memory card in the same fasion.

Damiesmallz · 08-23-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by statikcat

Also, do you think we will see a lot more and more PS1 titles on the store? Is Sony focusing any effort on this atm?

I REALLY hope so, when I first got into the store I was expecting tons. FF7 would be a killer ap for my PS3

. Heres my question does Sony still have the rights to put other companies games out or do they have to remake deals.

Amon37 · 08-23-2007, 08:06 PM

The games on the PS store are a direct rip from the actual game. I'd be willing to bet the saves will work no problem.

08-23-2007, 01:56 AM	#1
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	PS3 online store If I download Castlevania SotN can the download game share the same saves as the actual hard cd copy? Also, do you think we will see a lot more and more PS1 titles on the store? Is Sony focusing any effort on this atm? I would love to see games like Vandal Hearts 1+2, Final Fantasy Tactics, and many other PS1 classics on all levels hit the store. I can't imagine it is that hard to port a CDrom game from a PS1 disc to a download version. Would be really nice to have tons of classic games and new games all on your HD.

08-23-2007, 02:15 AM	#3
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	He's talking about the full version of a PlayStation game on CD-ROM and the same full game downloaded from the PlayStation Store. Are the saves compatible? I don't have the games to test unfortunately but downloaded PSone games do save on 'internal PSone memory cards' just like the CD-ROM versions. Some download PSone games may be modified to work better with the software emulator, that doesn't necessarily mean they'd change the save files but it's a possible reason they'd be incompatible. Last edited by Shin-Ra; 08-23-2007 at 02:19 AM.

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08-23-2007, 02:13 AM	#2
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:384 Blu-ray collection:1022 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	More than likely not. A full release is often incompatible with a demo version. And lastly, the last few demos I downloaded (different platforms) didn't have a save option to begin with.

08-23-2007, 03:47 AM	#5
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	I don't have SotN on disc to check, but I don't see why they'd be incompatible. It's still a PS1 title (in fact, if you play it on your PS3 - and I have - the save files have to go into a PS1 virtual memory card on the HDD), and transferrable to a PS1 card via the memory card adaptor. They haven't added anything to the game, so in theory the game saves should be identical.

08-23-2007, 12:09 PM	#6
Starkiller Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	I think it would be compatible. I have one PS1 game disk (Tempest X3) and its game save shows up on my virtual PS1 memory card whenever I save my progress in Castlevania: SOTN. So it doesnt matter if its a game disk or download, it still will access the memory card in the same fasion.

08-23-2007, 08:06 PM	#8
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	The games on the PS store are a direct rip from the actual game. I'd be willing to bet the saves will work no problem.

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