Open a .pbp file
Sometimes games or videos are in .pbp format and cannot simply be opened or downloaded on the PC. be used. How can it still be possible to open the file and how can you still use the saved game or film?
A .pbp file belongs to the PlayStation (PSX), so it is also possible to play it with the game console. You can also open the file on the PC.
How to open a .pbp file
- Because the .pbp file for Games or Videos that are intended for a PlayStation, it is also possible to open them with the console.
- So move the file to a folder. It is best to name it after the game so that you can better assign the content afterwards.
- There is also a "Games" directory on the memory card of your PlayStation, which is intended as the storage location for all games. Move the created folder to this directory on the memory card. If it is a film, then select the directory "Video“.
- You can also transfer the .pbp file to a USBcable transfer. To do this, connect it to the PlayStation system and select the USB connection in the menu under "Settings".
- Select the application that you want to copy or move and then press the button with the upward-pointing triangle. You can then choose between copying and moving.
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What you should watch out for when copying files
- Not all .pbp files can be copied or moved. This is related to the applicable copyright regulations. For example, if you have downloaded games in HD resolution online from PlayStation, you cannot copy or move them. The copying process cannot be started while the .pbp file is being played.
- If you move videos or games that have parental controls, you must enter a password. You can configure this under "Settings" and "Security Settings" as well as "Change Password".
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