PS2 memory cards need adaptor for PS3

Sony really got the short end of the backwards compatibility stick. Because of the immense popularity of the PlayStation 2 and the anticipated quality of the PS3's backcompat solution (it's got a PS2 inside), all eyes are going to be on Sony to deliver a great experience. Forget about Xbox 360's middling backwards compatability, with no save file compatibility. Sony is going the extra mile by offering an adaptor that will allow users to plug their PS2/PSone memory sticks into their PS3s and copy the data to the hard drive. From their recently updated (after the Apple snafu) website:

"To use saved data on a PlayStation 2 memory card, you must copy the data onto a virtual memory card within the hard disk. This requires a PS2/PSone memory card adaptor to copy the data to your PLAYSTATION 3. A memory card adaptor is designed to edit, up/download game saves to and from EMS flash card or smart media card."

So why is it that we're still predisposed to side with the petulant 14-yr. old inside all of us? Other solutions we're imagining: a free PS2 disc that will allow you to copy memory card data to a USB thumbdrive; an online service you could upload your memory card data to, then download to your new PS3; game store kiosks that have a memory card slot in one side and a Memory Stick™ slot on the other. Feel free to jack any of these, Sony. We just don't want to lose our Guitar Hero progress ... and we're cheap.

[Thanks, Angelcurio]

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10.9% sales tax?

W-T-F do you live? Tell me so I never buy anything in that area. LOL

I dont know what ya'll bitching about I have all my saves from my xbox on my 360 get with the times bitches!!

Mind telling us how you did it then? The only way I know how to do is it to use an accessory, like something from Datel. I don't get how MS hasn't come up with some sort of adapter to transfer saves...I mean if can't be THAT hard to figure out.

why is this even a source of contention? if you're gonna argue about Sony doing it then you have to argue against MS NOT doing it.

I'm still a bit iffed i cant play Def Jam on my 360 though... i hope they hammer that BC stuff out cuz i still DO like some of my under 2 years old xbox games ya know..

at least the PS3 will have a PS2 chipset so it should play at least most of the PS2 games no problem

Yea, like the article said: "that just sucks"

Almost as much as getting an XBox 360 and not being able to transfer gamesaves at all...

...no, wait...

ok for some reason. it didnt post the first time so ill try again.

What you need to have is an xbox memory card a file transfer kit from a 3rd party and a memory card for the 360.

what you do is transfer the saves on to your xbox memory card.

then connect your xbox memory card to your comp via the file transfer kit (roughly 10 bucks at best buy)

then put the files onto the 360 memory cards via the transfer kit

and finally stick the memory card into your 360 and transfer it that way.

Its great and works. Infact i have my entire xbox 360 backed up into my laptop even the arcade games.

@andres

The point is, you have to purchase a third party product to get it to work on the 360, and some files like Forza, etc can not be moved at all. They are protected, people already tried.

So basically the same peopel bashing Sony abot thinking of the gamers and offering this, in turn are buying a third party product that cost more than the $10 one Sony is supporting and offering.

Hypocrisy.

Hmmmm....This means little to me as I can't get rid of my PS2....I've loaded all my games to a 200GB Hard Drive.

Good news for my PS1 saves......I can finally finish FINAL FANTASY IX without looking for those archaic memory cards.

Wait, I don't remember anything being said about an adapter being sold. For all we know, this adapter could very well be included with the PlayStation 3, especially the $600 one? Maybe I missed this whole $30 adapter or $10 adapter business or whatever...

But hey, that's just me. And for those who asked about the 10.9% sales tax, it's not uncommon. I live in Chicago and it's 10.5%

do we need a certain kind of T.V. to play the PS3

i enjoy every genre/system but i've obvious nintendo slantings...

i like it. sure, the adapter could come free, considering the system cost, but considering the system cost and the actual service it provides, it's not a bad deal. also, i LOVE the idea of having saves on a hdd, mostly. i've been looking for a save management suite that lets me use my hdloader hdd for saves but i've found bubcus.

i just want anaswer do u need a certain kind of tv to play the ps3 on cause i dont want to waste my money buying a ps3 and finding out its not gonna work on my tv

i just want anaswer do u need a certain kind of tv to play the ps3 on cause i dont want to waste my money buying a ps3 and finding out its not gonna work on my tv

Sony will probably offer AV breakout cables allowing the PS3 to be connected to any TV with composite (yellow/red/white cables) or better connections. Madcatz will most likely sell a cheap RF adapter so you can hook it up to your 1967 Panaphonics B&W set as well.

Unless you have an HDTV-ready television and connect using HDMI or component (red/green/blue) cables, though, the graphics on the PS3 aren't going to look any better than a Gamecube game. Which, to hear Sony fans talk, is utter utter shite.

I'm not defending Sony...but you saying:

"Unless you have an HDTV-ready television and connect using HDMI or component (red/green/blue) cables, though, the graphics on the PS3 aren't going to look any better than a Gamecube game. Which, to hear Sony fans talk, is utter utter shite."

...is total bias. That has GOT to be the dumbest thing I've read all day.

1. Still have to buy a thumb drive.
2. Not every one has the network adapter (And I've moved everything to wireless, the last thing I want to do is get my PS@ out and connect it to my cable again).
3. Only major cities would get the kiosks.

This sounds like a reasonable solution.

PS2 memory cards need adaptor for PS3

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