Step by Step Directions on how to use the X-Port
/ Sharkport
Both programs operate Identically,
they just have different looks.
IMPORTANT: X-Port
saves files as .xps,
and Sharkport saves files
as .sps.
If you are using 1 program and receive a file
type of the other program Just Rename the File
Extension to the program you are using (Example:
if you use Sharkport, and you download an X-Port
gamesave, rename the .xps file extension to .sps.) |
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DO
NOT OPEN THE PROGRAM ON YOUR PC. DO NOT TURN
ON YOUR PS2
Before you do anything:
1: Make sure your PS2 is hooked up to your computer
with the USB cable.
2: Make sure your memory card is inserted into
Slot 1 (player 1) of the PS2.
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These First
steps are the same as the first procedure. Unless
you have already established connectivity with
your Mem card, Follow these instructions again
Open your PS2 disk tray and
insert the
Code and Save Transfer Kit for Playstation2
CDROM.
Wait a few moments and you
will see this screen:
"Wating for command"
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Once you see the "waiting
for command" screen it is safe to launch
the X-Port software program on your PC.
When you launch the Program
the default displayed data is your "PC
Database.
Do NOT back up or restore any
memory card data yet, First you should check
your connection.
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Click on the "Mem Card"
tab to make sure that you have a good USB connection.
you should see the contents of your memory card
data displayed here.
If
you get a USB error, close the PC
program, and turn off your PS2 completely (with
the switch in the back) and repeat the above
steps until you get a USB connection.
If you can see the Contents
of the memory card, you are in business!.. Time
to transfer data TO and FROM your PS2 Memory
Card!
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First thing's first.. go Back
to the "PC DATABASE" and select
"IMPORT SAVES".
You will be promted to search for the gamesave
you downloaded from the internet or by e-mail.
If you were sent a save by E-Mail you Must save
it to your computer first!
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Once you select a gamesave
on your computer, it will put it in the list
of games in your PC DATABASE.
To put this save on to your
memory card siply click RESTORE
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Always double check your Memory
card to make sure the save tranfered properly

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Your save
is now on your computer in a form that can be
E-Mailed to another individual.
DETAILS
on how to NAME your files for MR3 TOURNAMENTS!
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