So, here's what's happened: I gave my PSX memory card (with all my precious THPS2/BESLES-02910 saves on it) to a friend, only to get it back formatted. At least he copied the raw files over to his PC using uLaunchELF (+ExecFTP?). Yes, this was done on a PS2, softmodded with either the Independence Exploit or Free MC Boot. I'm not sure about that. PSX Memcard -> PS2 -> FTP -> PC I already tried to play around with the usual tools (Psx Raw Converter*, PSXGameEdit/PSXGE, PSXMemTool, PS Memory Card Utility, Memory Card Manager, HxD, Emus,...), but failed miserably. Also, my PS2 isn't working anymore... would have tried to copy them back the other way round. But I doubt, that would work. What I want to accomplish, is making the saves work again on emus and be able to use them on PSX- and PS2-memory cards again. Any tips, that help me would be much appreciated! Thx in advance! *if i try eg.: "C:\psxrcv11>PSXRC BESLES-02055THPSGGE test.mcs", all i get is: "WARNING:wrong format! (File name too long!)".
I think that these files are what one would see if he was to access a Playstation memory card with a PS2... so you probably have to build a Playstation memory card image with the content of these files in it. AFAIK the Playstation memory card had no filesystem, and save data was saved in blocks. Maybe someone else who has more experience with dealing with the Playstation should speak up here.
Try these.. i rebuilt your saves into various formats. I don't know how you are gonna get them back on your memory card though.. there are .psx, .mcs, and memorycard images of the three files in your rar.. hope you can at least play them on an emulator.. or borrow a softmodded PS2 and copy them back.
WOW, that looks very good! All tools now recognize the files, I can see the Icons, etc. I'm at work right now, but will try it out on the emus, as soon as i come home. Not a big problem getting the saves to a real memory card in this working state. There are plenty of tutorials out there. May I ask you, how did you convert them?? I've spent like 30 hours on google for this.^^
Sure, i used "PSXRawConverter" to change your raw files to .mcs. Then "PSXGameEdit" to save to the various formats.. PSXGameEdit. http://moberg-dybdal.dk/psxge PSXRawConverter. http://www.ps2savetools.com/download.php?lid=85&op=viewdownloaddetails
A DexDrive would handle it well but there is probably a utility out there that can handle it. If anyone knows it'd be l_oliveira.
I wonder, why I always got an error, when using PSX Raw Converter: Anyway... THANKS A LOT!!! Thanks, APE! Hehe, it's been ages, since I last heard the name DexDrive.^^ I think I'm just gonna get myself another cheap fat PS2, as I still have the BBA, HDD+Games, FreeMCBoot, etc. and try something like THIS. --- Well, awesome, everything worked out fine. Now let's see, if I can beat my old high-scores... @cde: PM me your paypal address... Your next few beers are on me. Thx, buddy!
That's great..Let us know if you beat the scores!! Thanks for the offer, but honestly I'm just glad to help out. If you REALLY feel the need to give, then consider donating to Assemblergames. Have fun.
Great idea! I haven't donated in 2012 anyway. :encouragement: [EDIT] Donation on hold. I always get a paypal error message, that ASSEMbler isn't able to receive money. He's also not responding to my PM. Well... :s [EDIT2] Donation sent.
Yeah PayPal is a fucking shit company. My accounts got banned for selling PS1 modchips, so he would have also if they caught onto him for something along those lines.
He mentioned in another post that he is busy with work at the moment, so give him a little time and I'm sure he'll get back to you..
Shameless self promotion: http://shendosoft.blogspot.com/. Download MemcardRex. It has a native raw import/export feature as well as DexDrive support built-in. It also supports save editing plugins (via open API).
Damn, I wish I'd have tried your program instead of Psx Raw Converter. Edit -> Import (raw) save... -> File -> Save as... 5 seconds. -_-
