Go to Config > Plugin/BIOS Selector . Click the Folders tab and uncheck "Use default setting" to pick a custom path. 4. Why Can't I Find My Save?

If you want to keep your saves in a cloud-synced folder like Dropbox or OneDrive, you can change the default path in the settings:

Depending on your version—the older (Stable) or the newer 1.7.0/2.0+ (Nightly/Qt versions)—the file paths will vary. Here is the complete breakdown of where to find them. 1. The Default Save Locations

If you used an .exe installer to put PCSX2 in your Program Files , Windows often moves writeable data to your user folder to avoid permission issues. C:\Users\[YourName]\Documents\PCSX2\memcards Save States: C:\Users\[YourName]\Documents\PCSX2\sstates For the Portable Version (Zip)

These are "Save States" created when you hit F1 or use the "Save State" menu. They are specific to the version of PCSX2 you are using; a save state from an old version may not work on a newer one. 3. How to Change the Save Path

If you have OneDrive enabled, Windows might have moved your Documents folder into C:\Users\[YourName]\OneDrive\Documents\PCSX2 . Summary Table File Extension

Finding where your PCSX2 save files are located can be a bit confusing because the emulator uses two different methods: (which act like physical PS2 cards) and Save States (which are snapshots of the exact moment you're playing).

When backing up your data, it is vital to know which folder you actually need:

~/.var/app/net.pcsx2.PCSX2/config/PCSX2/memcards 2. Difference Between Memcards and SStates