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PS3 Data Transfer Utility: There's Something You Should Know…

"The recent PS3 Firmware Update 3.15 featured the ability to transfer files from one PS3 to another. I recently got the chance to test this feature out and it works great. Before you read on, if you have transferred data already then you know the complete procedure. If you haven't then I believe there is something important you should know before you go ahead with it."

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gaffyh5971d ago

Was that...it? Of course it would overwrite everything, you expected it to merge together or something?

Christopher5971d ago

I really hope Sony does something that allows us to copy save data from one PS3 to another. Perfect example for me would be to recognize PS3s on the same network and allow us to transfer save files between them.

iceman28855970d ago (Edited 5970d ago )

They seriously do need to do something about that.

I'm still fuming over the 50+ hours of gameplay I logged at home over the holidays in Dragon Age sitting on my brother's PS3 that can't be transfered to my PS3 unless I drive 300 miles back home with my system and do that data transfer there.

They need to fix that, I should be able to transfer a saved game from one PS3 to another without having to have both ps3's in the same room.

RetroPietro5971d ago

If i was to transfer all my game saves over would I be able to carry on playing them on the new system and earn trophy's??? I know you cant earn trophy's if you take game saves from the internet etc...

nogolis5971d ago

Yes, you can. It'll just sync your trophy's upon booting up. But all your game saves are intact and your trophy's aswell.

WildArmed5970d ago

as said, all your save files (atleast the ones that are not locked) have been tagged with your PSN ID.
So as long as you use the save file under the same ID you can earn trophies. Just sync em after your done

nogolis5971d ago

I've backed up my 60/320gb ps3 with an external hdd I don't know how many times. All of my data was intact and worked flawlessly when reinstalling it on my new Ps3. As long as you set up a PSN account you're fine...

WildArmed5970d ago

aye, I was hoping sOny was send my 60gb back, but since they sent me another 60gb (instead my one) the backup restore didn't work so well. Lost alot of game save data, but w/e. You lose some you gain some.

AnonUser55555971d ago

This guy's an idiot. Sony didn't do this expecting you to buy a different PS3. Sony did this so you could upgrade your HDD without losing what you have.

Lumbo5971d ago

actually your logic is severly flawed. Cause you can NOT use the tool to update your HDD, cause you lack the 2nd PS3 needed for it to work. Contrary to your bold statement Sony made the transfer tool to allow you to migrate your content from one PS3 to a new PS3 keeping all stuff that was locked to the old PS3's HArdware ID.

To upgrade your HDD Sony put in the BACKUP tool, not the transfer tool. As the backup tool WILL rerstore all stuff including protected saves and SingStar songs as long as you restore to the same PS3.

PirateNinjaBunny5971d ago

That locked game saves will transfer, however they will be removed from the old hard system. Any un-copy-protected data will be accessible on both systems.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot18d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle18d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7718d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer27d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde25d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy25d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12525d ago (Edited 25d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7726d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga26d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit26d ago (Edited 26d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199226d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga26d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac26d ago (Edited 26d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman25d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger26d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box26d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion25d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7226d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7526d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit26d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14926d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7726d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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