Format your thumb drive to FAT32 (the PS3 cannot read NTFS or exFAT).
The PS3 warned him: "This will back up all data. Some copyrighted data may not restore correctly on a different PS3 system." ps3 save games
Alex tried to back up his Resident Evil 5 and Demon’s Souls files. The PS3 looked at him with a digital scowl and said: "This data is copy prohibited." Format your thumb drive to FAT32 (the PS3
PS3 systems distinguish between "Game Data" (install files and patches) and "Saved Data" (your progress). Rockstar Games Saved Data Utility (PS3™) ps3 save games
: Save files are tied to the game's region. For example, a North American save will not work with a European version of the same game.