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# PS3 Memory Card Adapter mode

In this mode the device behaves like Sony's PS3 Memory Card Adaptor. Plug it into a PS3 over USB and the PS3's save data utility can copy PS1 and PS2 saves to and from the currently mounted card.

## Entering the mode

1. Mount the card you want to use on the PS3 while the device is in the console.
2. Unplug the device, hold **Right** and plug it into the PS3 with a USB-C cable. Release when the display says **Release Button!**.
3. Select **PS3 Adapter**.

The PS3 sees the mounted card and channel. To use a different card, restart into normal mode, mount it, and enter adapter mode again.

## Notes

* Writes from the PS3 go straight to the storage.
* PS2 saves need a PS2-mode card and PS1 saves a PS1-mode card. Switch mode before entering adapter mode.
* If the PS3 does not recognise the card after a firmware update, restart the PS3 fully.


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