By default, PCSX2 stores memory cards as single files with the .ps2 extension. The two primary files are:
# PCSX2 uses .p2s files for savestates source_state = self.portable_path / f"sstates/slot_slot.p2s" pcsx2 save file collection memory card 1 portable
if not collection_path.exists(): self.create_collection(collection_name) By default, PCSX2 stores memory cards as single
“The save files are just files like any other... Zip that up, back it up, then your files will be OK even if you accidentally drop your computer into a volcano.” Reddit · r/PCSX2 · 4 months ago Folder Format: PCSX2 simulates physical PlayStation 2 memory
def change_portable_path(self): new_path = filedialog.askdirectory(title="Select PCSX2 Portable Directory") if new_path: self.portable = PortableMemoryCard(new_path) self.refresh_all() messagebox.showinfo("Success", f"Changed to portable path: new_path")
Standard files are 8 MB, but the emulator supports larger sizes like 16 MB, 32 MB, and 64 MB for extensive collections. Folder Format:
PCSX2 simulates physical PlayStation 2 memory cards using virtual files, typically stored in a subfolder named within your PCSX2 directory. By default, Memory Card 1 is named Mcd001.ps2