How to Extract PS3 Saves with Homebrew
- 1). Connect your USB hard drive to your PlayStation 3.
- 2). Turn on your PlayStation 3.
- 3). Open the "Settings" menu and then select "System Settings."
- 4). Scroll down and select "Backup Utility" and then select "Backup."
- 5). Select "USB Device" as the destination for your game save files.
- 6). Select "Backup." Your game save files are extracted from your PlayStation 3 and placed on your USB hard drive.
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