PS2 File Extension

What is PS2 file?

Full format name of files that use PS2 extension is PCSX2 Memory Card Format. PCSX2 Memory Card Format format was developed by PCSX2. PS2 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Windows system platform. PS2 file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling PS2 files is mymc, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support PS2 file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support PS2 files. PS2 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with PS2 extension?

Being unable to open files with PS2 extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to PCSX2 Memory Card Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PS2 files.

Step 1. Download and install mymc

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PS2 files is that no program that can handle PS2 files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select mymc or one of the recommended programs (for example, PCSX2) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading mymc installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of mymc and update if needed

You still cannot access PS2 files although mymc is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of mymc installed, it may not support PS2 format. The most recent version of mymc is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign mymc to PS2 files

If you have the latest version of mymc installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PS2 on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the PS2 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where mymc is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PS2 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PS2 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PS2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the PS2 is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper PS2 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the PS2 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PS2 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the PS2 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the PS2 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the PS2 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the PCSX2 Memory Card Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open mymc

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support PS2 files. Close all running programs and try opening the PS2 file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with PCSX2 Memory Card Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PS2 files.

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