Didn’t transfer previous PS3 account’s saved data to new account before deleting it. Is there any way to get that data back?

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I created a new user account, but I did not transfer the saved data to the new account before deleting the original. Due to this machine being used before I purchased it, the account was one the original owner created. I don't know how to get back into the original account. I can still see the data saved in the “Saved Data Utility,” but when I try to copy it to my portable hard disk, it says I'm unable to transfer the files.

Is there any way to get that data back?



Best Answer

Some games (like Demon's Souls - I remember this game from my own experience) do not allow to copy saves. Some saved games are strictly connected with the account you played them on, so you will not have the possibility to copy them, or even make some backup on a device other than the hard drive of the console which you played on.




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Can you transfer save data from one PS3 to another?

You can now transfer (copy or move) data that is saved in the system storage of one PS3\u2122 system to the system storage of another PS3\u2122 system using an Ethernet cable.

How do I backup my PS3 data?

On the Cross Media Bar (XMB), move the selection to Game and then move down to Saved Data Utility (PS3). Select it, then move down to the game you want to backup the saves for. Press triangle on your controller, then select the Copy option. Choose Online Storage, and your game will be backed up to the cloud.

How do you delete your account on PS3?

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  • Navigate to the Users menu on the cross menu bar (XMB).
  • Log in to the profile you want to delete.
  • Navigate back to the Users menu in the XMB.
  • HIghlight the Users menu you want to delete.
  • Press the green Triangle button.
  • Select Delete.
  • Select Yes.
  • Select Yes again to confirm. Did this article help you?




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