PS2 Memory Cards Question!!!

Mauros Web · July 24th, 2003

A friend bought a PS2, it came with 3 Game DVDs. He could play them OK but he now want to save game progress so he need a memcard.
Here PS2 memcards are expensive U$S30 x 3 = $90,

I want to know if it´s possible to connect a PS1 memcard and if games could be saved OK in that memcard?? ps2 memcards have 8mb, ps1 (15 blocks) have 1mb?? Is true that there are games that require more than 1mb of free space?? Also ps1 memcard could damage ps2 memcard port??

**Yeloazndevil** · July 24th, 2003

PS1 memory cards are for PS1 games, PS2 memory cards are for PS2 games. putting a PS1 mem card in the ps2 mem card slot won't damage it. PS1 memory cards are 128KB = 15 Blocks. so there is no way to save ps2 games on a PS1 mem card

**GiGaHeRz** · July 24th, 2003

some ps2 games might be saved in a ps1 memcard if it was possible, but the ps1 memcard format is different (ps1 has blocks, ps2 has space).
And there are games, like the sims for ps2, that require about 1.4mb for each save.

Galway no Sora · July 24th, 2003

It's impossible, IMO. The memcard has been disigned for specific console+games. You can use the PSX memcard in your PS2 JUST to save a PSX games, not PS2 games. The memcard wouldn't recognized by the game, if you try it. And PS2 memcard also the same. And it won't damange the port. Just make sure you're using the original memcard, not a fake one, cuz they lots lost the data.

Mauros Web · July 25th, 2003

k, thx everyone, i think he will have to buy the original PS2 memcard.

scottlc · July 30th, 2003

PSone cards are 1Mb (that's megabit) not 1MB (megabyte). The case of the "B" does matter.

mb=millibit
MB=megabyte

Galway no Sora · July 30th, 2003

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott_uk5

PSone cards are 1Mb (that's megabit) not 1MB (megabyte). The case of the "B" does matter.

mb=millibit
MB=megabyte

Eh? 1 Mega bit is too small you know. 1 bytes = 8 bit, if that memcard only 1 bit ... I don't think it will fit ANY data.

**Kane** · July 31st, 2003

Quote:

Eh? 1 Mega bit is too small you know. 1 bytes = 8 bit, if that memcard only 1 bit ... I don't think it will fit ANY data.

1 MegaBit is 128Kilobytes

Galway no Sora · July 31st, 2003

Uh, sorry. I wrongly assumed that he said 1bit

I'm correct when saying 1byte = 8bit

scottlc · August 1st, 2003

Yes 1 nibble is 4 bits and 1 byte is eight bits.

**DarkAurora** · August 6th, 2003

You can actually move PS1 game saves onto a PS2 memory card for backup but you cannot load or save PS1 games on a PS2 memory card.

Galway no Sora · August 6th, 2003

Basicly, it just 100% backup? Because can't load nor save

Genexi2 · August 29th, 2003

> Here PS2 memcards are expensive U$S30 x 3 = $90,

Why would you need 2 memory cards for 3 games?
Why not just buy one of those packages that contain 2 official Sony PS2 mem cards and use them two for the games?
(you'll save around $10-20 buyin the package containing two than buying two seperately depending on where you shop...)

Galway no Sora · August 30th, 2003

When I bought my SCPH37000L, there is no memcard bundled with. I bought the one [a set] pair of official Sony memcard for $50.

July 24th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
Mauros Web aka MsExPaNsIoN Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mendoza, Argentina Posts: 267	PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! A friend bought a PS2, it came with 3 Game DVDs. He could play them OK but he now want to save game progress so he need a memcard. Here PS2 memcards are expensive U$S30 x 3 = $90, I want to know if it´s possible to connect a PS1 memcard and if games could be saved OK in that memcard?? ps2 memcards have 8mb, ps1 (15 blocks) have 1mb?? Is true that there are games that require more than 1mb of free space?? Also ps1 memcard could damage ps2 memcard port?? __________________ MotherBoard: ASRock K7S41GX \| Processor: Athlon XP 1900+ (1.62ghz) \| Mouse: Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical \| RAM: Samsung 256mb DDR333 \| Video: XFX GeForce FX5200 128mb DDR \| Sound: C-Media AC97 5.1 \| CD reader: BenQ 56x \| CD recorder: Samsung 52x24x52x \| HD: 60gb \| OS: Windows XP Professional SP1 \| Display: Samsung SyncMaster 550v \| TV Tuner: Lifeview Flyvideo 2000 / Philips SAA7130 w/ remote control \| Speedy @DSL Connection 256K 32kb (download) / 16kb (upload) \|

July 24th, 2003	#2 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,138	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! PS1 memory cards are for PS1 games, PS2 memory cards are for PS2 games. putting a PS1 mem card in the ps2 mem card slot won't damage it. PS1 memory cards are 128KB = 15 Blocks. so there is no way to save ps2 games on a PS1 mem card

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July 24th, 2003	#4 (permalink)
Galway no Sora ~¤ PanZeR ¤~ idRO Thor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Valhalla, in Odin's throne Posts: 3,144	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! It's impossible, IMO. The memcard has been disigned for specific console+games. You can use the PSX memcard in your PS2 JUST to save a PSX games, not PS2 games. The memcard wouldn't recognized by the game, if you try it. And PS2 memcard also the same. And it won't damange the port. Just make sure you're using the original memcard, not a fake one, cuz they lots lost the data. __________________ Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz «» 2048MB DDR2 RAM «» 256MB onboard Graphic Onboard Realtek High Definition Soundcard «» 160 + 40 GB SATA HDD Pioneer DVD±RW «» 15.4" Widescreen LCD «» Windows Vista Ultimate Sucks ha? Yeah, that's a laptop for sure.

July 25th, 2003	#5 (permalink)
Mauros Web aka MsExPaNsIoN Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mendoza, Argentina Posts: 267	k, thx everyone, i think he will have to buy the original PS2 memcard. __________________ MotherBoard: ASRock K7S41GX \| Processor: Athlon XP 1900+ (1.62ghz) \| Mouse: Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical \| RAM: Samsung 256mb DDR333 \| Video: XFX GeForce FX5200 128mb DDR \| Sound: C-Media AC97 5.1 \| CD reader: BenQ 56x \| CD recorder: Samsung 52x24x52x \| HD: 60gb \| OS: Windows XP Professional SP1 \| Display: Samsung SyncMaster 550v \| TV Tuner: Lifeview Flyvideo 2000 / Philips SAA7130 w/ remote control \| Speedy @DSL Connection 256K 32kb (download) / 16kb (upload) \|

July 30th, 2003	#6 (permalink)
scottlc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St Andrews, Scotland Posts: 1,575	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! PSone cards are 1Mb (that's megabit) not 1MB (megabyte). The case of the "B" does matter. mb=millibit MB=megabyte __________________ OS: Arch Linux w/ Kernel 2.6.23.8 + GNOME 2.20.1 - CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.5GHz - Memory: 1280MB DDR PC2700 - Browser: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10

July 31st, 2003	#9 (permalink)
Galway no Sora ~¤ PanZeR ¤~ idRO Thor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Valhalla, in Odin's throne Posts: 3,144	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! Uh, sorry. I wrongly assumed that he said 1bit I'm correct when saying 1byte = 8bit __________________ Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz «» 2048MB DDR2 RAM «» 256MB onboard Graphic Onboard Realtek High Definition Soundcard «» 160 + 40 GB SATA HDD Pioneer DVD±RW «» 15.4" Widescreen LCD «» Windows Vista Ultimate Sucks ha? Yeah, that's a laptop for sure.

August 1st, 2003	#10 (permalink)
scottlc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St Andrews, Scotland Posts: 1,575	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! Yes 1 nibble is 4 bits and 1 byte is eight bits. __________________ OS: Arch Linux w/ Kernel 2.6.23.8 + GNOME 2.20.1 - CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.5GHz - Memory: 1280MB DDR PC2700 - Browser: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10

August 6th, 2003	#11 (permalink)
DarkAurora Back from the dead Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seymour, TN Posts: 3,735	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! You can actually move PS1 game saves onto a PS2 memory card for backup but you cannot load or save PS1 games on a PS2 memory card.

August 6th, 2003	#12 (permalink)
Galway no Sora ~¤ PanZeR ¤~ idRO Thor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Valhalla, in Odin's throne Posts: 3,144	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! Basicly, it just 100% backup? Because can't load nor save __________________ Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz «» 2048MB DDR2 RAM «» 256MB onboard Graphic Onboard Realtek High Definition Soundcard «» 160 + 40 GB SATA HDD Pioneer DVD±RW «» 15.4" Widescreen LCD «» Windows Vista Ultimate Sucks ha? Yeah, that's a laptop for sure.

August 29th, 2003	#13 (permalink)
Genexi2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 26	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! > Here PS2 memcards are expensive U$S30 x 3 = $90, Why would you need 2 memory cards for 3 games? Why not just buy one of those packages that contain 2 official Sony PS2 mem cards and use them two for the games? (you'll save around $10-20 buyin the package containing two than buying two seperately depending on where you shop...)

August 30th, 2003	#14 (permalink)
Galway no Sora ~¤ PanZeR ¤~ idRO Thor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Valhalla, in Odin's throne Posts: 3,144	Re: PS2 Memory Cards Question!!! When I bought my SCPH37000L, there is no memcard bundled with. I bought the one [a set] pair of official Sony memcard for $50. __________________ Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz «» 2048MB DDR2 RAM «» 256MB onboard Graphic Onboard Realtek High Definition Soundcard «» 160 + 40 GB SATA HDD Pioneer DVD±RW «» 15.4" Widescreen LCD «» Windows Vista Ultimate Sucks ha? Yeah, that's a laptop for sure.

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