Once you are in the folder, you will see specific file types. It is important to know which ones to backup or transfer.
On Windows, the location depends on whether you installed the emulator using the (1.6.0 and older) or are using the Nightly/Portable builds (1.7.0 and newer).
The default location for PCSX2 save files varies depending on the operating system: pcsx2 save files location
If you are moving saves between the Stable (1.6) and Nightly (1.7) versions, you can usually just copy the .ps2 files from the old memcards folder to the new one. PCSX2 will detect them.
If you want to change the location of your PCSX2 save files, follow these steps: Once you are in the folder, you will see specific file types
Finding the exact folder for your PCSX2 save files depends on how you installed the emulator and which operating system you are using. PCSX2 uses two distinct types of saves: (in-game saves) and Save States (instant snapshots). 1. Default Save File Locations
Ensure the file permissions are correct. If you copied saves from another PC, right-click the file, go to Properties , and ensure "Read-only" is unchecked . The default location for PCSX2 save files varies
On macOS, PCSX2 stores user data in your user Library folder, which is hidden by default.
If you have moved your installation or can't find the folders listed above, you can locate them directly through the emulator: Open . Go to Settings > Memory Cards .
Finding your PCSX2 save files can be confusing because the location changes depending on which version of the emulator you are using (Stable vs. Nightly) and your operating system.
Here are the save file locations for depending on your operating system and PCSX2 version: