God of War (2005)
God of War II
| Scenario | Method |
|----------|--------|
| PS2 real console ↔ PCSX2 | Use Memory Card Adapter (hardware) or uLaunchELF to copy saves to USB → Convert .psu with myMC. |
| PCSX2 1.6 → 1.7 (Qt) | Memory cards are compatible. Just copy Mcd001.ps2 into the new memcards folder. |
| PAL (EU) ↔ NTSC (US) | Not directly compatible due to different game IDs. Use Save Builder to change region ID (e.g., BASLUS-20999 → BESLES-54565). May cause glitches. |
Important: God of War 1 and God of War 2 saves are not cross-compatible – you cannot import a GoW2 save into GoW1. Pcsx2 God Of War Save Game Memory Card
If you've saved the game normally (using a save altar in God of War 1 or the throne in God of War 2), the data is inside Mcd001.ps2. To view individual save files:
Most downloaded saves come as .max (Action Replay), .xps (SharkPort), or .psu. PCSX2 doesn’t read these raw. Here is the fix:
Alternatively, use MemCard Rex (newer, built into recent PCSX2 nightly builds under Tools > Memory Card Editor). God of War (2005)
Many PS2 save files found online are compressed using "Action Replay Max" or "Code Breaker" formats (extensions like .cbs or .max). You cannot use these directly; you must convert them.
Option A: Using PCSX2 Built-in Converter (Newer Versions)
Option B: Using MyMC (The Classic Tool) If PCSX2 fails to convert the file, use a tiny tool called mymc. God of War II | Scenario | Method
You cannot just drag a random .ps2 file into the folder and hope for the best. You need a save that matches your game’s region:
Pro tip: Check out sites like The ISO Zone or GameFAQs—search for "God of War max stats save" or "Post-game save."