PS3 Cloud Drive is a powerful tool for PS3 users that syncs game saves to the cloud, providing additional backup and recovery features. This application works with Google Drive, enabling easy synchronization of game saves across devices.
Application Details
| Name | PS3 Cloud Drive |
| Version | 1.1.7 |
| Last Release | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Supported Platform | PS3 |
| File Format | .PKG (Package File) |
| Credit | M.H.A.Q.S |
What’s New in Version 1.1.7:
- Google Drive Support: Sync game saves with 15GB of free storage.
- Bi-Directional Sync: Sync saves to the cloud and download them back to your PS3.
- PSX/PS2 Card Slot Sync: New feature supports syncing saves from PS1/PS2 memory cards.
- Resumable Uploads: Continue interrupted uploads from where they left off.
- gzip Compression: Faster transfers and reduced bandwidth usage.
Important Installation Note: You need to mount dev_blind before installing the application, or you may encounter error 8001003A during installation.
FAQs
No. the application uses Remote Authorization or OAuth 2 for authentication. It does not require any of your personal information. None of your personal data from the ps3 running the app, apart from game-saves, is transferred to the cloud. You may use a proxy application to sniff the data.
The app syncs saves for all user profiles present on the internal HDD
Yes, version 1.1.7+ include support for PSX and PS2 save sync.
Install the app again on your PS3. Once authentication is done, it will start downloading all the saves to your hard drive.
Google Drive has a default policy of purging older revisions after 30 days. This is enough time for you to recover any data. Read the linked article on how to recover a revision or mark it as pinned, such that it never gets purged.
Installation Instructions
For Custom Firmware (CFW) Users:
- Prepare the PS3:
- Ensure that your PS3 is running a custom firmware (CFW). This application works with PS3s running custom firmwares, including 4.41 CFW.
- Mount dev_blind (if required):
- Before installing the application, you need to mount dev_blind to gain access to system directories on your PS3.
- Install the Application:
- Download the PS3 Cloud Drive v1.1.7 package.
- Transfer the .pkg file to your PS3 using a USB drive or FTP.
- Install the .pkg file via Package Manager on your PS3.
- Authentication:
- Once installed, run the application. It will generate a code.
- On your computer or mobile device,
- Enter the code displayed on your PS3.
- Sign into your Google account to complete the authentication process.
- Once authenticated, the app will automatically sync game saves to Google Drive.
For HEN (Homebrew Enabler) Users:
- Mount dev_blind (if required):
- Before installation, make sure dev_blind is mounted.
- This is crucial to avoid installation issues and to enable system access.
- Install the Application:
- Download the PS3 Cloud Drive v1.1.7 .pkg file and transfer it to your PS3 using FTP or USB.
- Go to Package Manager and install the file.
- Run the Application:
- Open PS3 Cloud Drive once installed.
- It will display a code, which you need to enter at http://www.google.com/device on a computer or smartphone.
- Authenticate via your Google account to complete the setup.
- The app will now sync your game saves to Google Drive.
Post-Installation Setup:
- After authentication, the app will start syncing your saves to the cloud.
- You can now use the app to upload and download your game saves from Google Drive at any time.
Once installed, the app will sync your game saves to Google Drive, and you can access your saved data from multiple PS3 consoles.
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