how do I get my PS3 to recognize a save file from my computer?

[netguy503]

Say the files on this page?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps3/save/942059.html

I know I have to save it to my computer but then what. And what do I need to do in order to make sure my PS3 recognizes the file? anything special? Please help guys. Much thanks if you take the time to help me.

[CJS234]

I would say save the file to a flash drive and copy to PS3 Hard Drive under Data or something. not sure if you can copy it into a specific folder on the PS3 or not.

[Sponge-worthy]

The easiest way would be to transfer the file from your computer to the PS3 with a thumb drive, external drive, or something like that.

You might first want to try backing up another PS3 save file to the thumb (or other) drive first, so that when you plug it into your computer you will see what, if any, file structure the PS3 will ultimately be looking for when you go to recover the new save file, and then you can duplicate that when you move the save file from the computer to the thumb drive.

[pmac]

Get a memory stick or whatever media you have that the PS3 will recognise.

In uppercase create a directory structure PS3/GAMES

Put the file on the card in the games dir.

Put card into PS3

Go to the games column and scroll to the memory card, show all scroll to the GAMES DIR

press triangle on the game save and select copy.

That is it from what I can recall. The instructions should be on the game save website somewhere.

[pmac]

Originally Posted by ryan69969

The easiest way would be to transfer the file from your computer to the PS3 with a thumb drive, external drive, or something like that.

You might first want to try backing up another PS3 save file to the thumb (or other) drive first, so that when you plug it into your computer you will see what, if any, file structure the PS3 will ultimately be looking for when you go to recover the new save file, and then you can duplicate that when you move the save file from the computer to the thumb drive.

Better idea than mine for directory structure

[Groo The Perverted]

I'm not sure why people keep saying that you have to have the folder structure a specific way for the PS3 to recognize it.

I have many folders on my external HD and I have them just labeled my videos or whatever.

And it reads everything in there. Might not PLAY everything due to codecs or whatever, but it shows all in there.

Same with music and whatnot.

I just hit TRIANGLE/DISPLAY ALL and voila.

Never had to do that PS3/VIDEO structure or whatever.

Maybe when dealing with gamesave data and that kinda thing, but just for your videos...nah.

[Tanv54]

I know that you must create a folder called "PS3" all caps, then create another folder within that folder under the title that it will be saved under, for example music would be "MUSIC" all caps. I don't know how many folders w/i folder you will need to create, but that is how i do it on mine.

If i want themes from my pc, I would have a "THEMES" folder w/i my "PS3" folder

[netguy503]

Originally Posted by pmac

Get a memory stick or whatever media you have that the PS3 will recognise.

In uppercase create a directory structure PS3/GAMES

Put the file on the card in the games dir.

Put card into PS3

Go to the games column and scroll to the memory card, show all scroll to the GAMES DIR

press triangle on the game save and select copy.

That is it from what I can recall. The instructions should be on the game save website somewhere.

Thanks. Do I have to change the file in anyway before I put it in this "PS3/GAMES" directory on my external or can I leave it as a zip file?

[Sponge-worthy]

Originally Posted by netguy503

Thanks. Do I have to change the file in anyway before I put it in this "PS3/GAMES" directory on my external or can I leave it as a zip file?

Pretty sure you'll have to unzip the file first.

[Groo The Perverted]

Originally Posted by Tanv54

I know that you must create a folder called "PS3" all caps, then create another folder within that folder under the title that it will be saved under, for example music would be "MUSIC" all caps. I don't know how many folders w/i folder you will need to create, but that is how i do it on mine.

If i want themes from my pc, I would have a "THEMES" folder w/i my "PS3" folder

NO YOU DO NOT!

I don't know why this has been put out there but you absolutely do not need to do that, unless you're working with gamesaves or ps3 data.

With Music and videos, you don't need to create a ps3 folder and have everything in caps and whatever.

Don't know about themes, as I don't mess with themes except for some I've gotten from the PSN store.

This is the format my folders are in:

[netguy503]

Ok guys, I did what Pmac said. I created a folder PS3 and a sub folder GAMES on my external memory but when I go in to my ps3 it says "no files". What is wrong? And yes, I unzipped them and put them all in sub folder games.

[Groo The Perverted]

Originally Posted by netguy503

Ok guys, I did what Pmac said. I created a folder PS3 and a sub folder GAMES on my external memory but when I go in to my ps3 it says "no files". What is wrong? And yes, I unzipped them and put them all in sub folder games.

Hit TRIANGLE and then DISPLAY ALL

There's your files. That works no matter what the file structure is for videos/music

But make sure you're under the right tab. Can't play music files under the video tab, even though you can access the music folder on HD under that tab.

[netguy503]

Originally Posted by Dreaming in Blu

Hit TRIANGLE and then DISPLAY ALL

There's your files. That works no matter what the file structure is for videos/music

But make sure you're under the right tab. Can't play music files under the video tab, even though you can access the music folder on HD under that tab.

Oh I did, and it shows the sub folder but if I got into the GAMES folder on my PS3 it says "no titles" but if I go into it on my computer THEN it shows that there is something there.

[Sponge-worthy]

Originally Posted by netguy503

Oh I did, and it shows the sub folder but if I got into the GAMES folder on my PS3 it says "no titles" but if I go into it on my computer THEN it shows that there is something there.

Are you searching the device under Games -> Saves from the XMB? If you try to find them while you're under 'Music' or 'Video' or whatever, they won't show up.

[netguy503]

Yea, I am. It recognizes the USB drive but then it show no info when i triangle it. I know it may not be possible but could someone from here go to the site I link above, download a game save, and try to get it on your ps3 and tell me exactly how you did it step by step. It would be very appreciated by me.

[dubldown]

Originally Posted by Dreaming in Blu

NO YOU DO NOT!
This is the format my folders are in:

Damn, look at all that porn

=P

[Groo The Perverted]

Originally Posted by dubldown

Damn, look at all that porn

=P

Not porn, you freak! lol

[netguy503]

Anyone??? Please???

Here is the site again.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps3/save/942059.html

[Sponge-worthy]

Originally Posted by netguy503

Anyone??? Please???

Here is the site again.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps3/save/942059.html

On your external drive, create the folders PS3/SAVEDATA

Unzip the save game. I think it will be multiple files contained within a folder, with a goofy title like "BLUS30109G485365C5" for example.

Copy that entire folder and its contents into the SAVEDATA folder on your external drive.

Connect the drive to the PS3. On the XMB, go Game -> Saved Data Utility -> your external drive.

Save game should be there. Then you can push 'Triangle' and copy the file to your PS3's HDD.

[netguy503]

Originally Posted by ryan69969

On your external drive, create the folders PS3/SAVEDATA

Unzip the save game. I think it will be multiple files contained within a folder, with a goofy title like "BLUS30109G485365C5" for example.

Copy that entire folder and its contents into the SAVEDATA folder on your external drive.

Connect the drive to the PS3. On the XMB, go Game -> Saved Data Utility -> your external drive.

Save game should be there. Then you can push 'Triangle' and copy the file to your PS3's HDD.

I actually just found out that game saves don't work any longer because of trophy support. Can anyone confirm? That sucks major.