In the Memory Cards settings, click Create , and change the type from "File" to "Folder". Assign this new folder card to Slot 1. 3. Troubleshooting Common Save File Issues The Game Says "No Save Data Found"
| Feature | (in-game save) | Save State (emulator snapshot) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | How to use | Save inside the game (like a real PS2) | Emulator hotkey (F1 save, F3 load) | | File location | memcards\ folder | sstates\ folder | | Reliability | Very stable, cross-version compatible | Can break after emulator updates | | Recommended for | Long-term saves, backups | Quick save/load during gameplay | pcsx2 save files location work
Older versions (v1.6 and earlier) used virtual PS2 memory cards—single files that contained multiple game saves. In the Memory Cards settings, click Create ,