This is best for moving everything at once. Connect both PS3 systems directly with an Ethernet cable , go to Settings > System Settings > Data Transfer Utility , and follow the prompts.
If you have an active PlayStation Plus subscription, you can bypass copy protection restrictions. Navigate to . Press Triangle on the desired save file (even locked ones). Select Copy and choose Online Storage .
Save Wizard has a built-in library of "cheats" for hundreds of games:
Every PS3 save is stored in a folder named after the game's unique region ID (e.g., BLUS31197 for the North American version of Grand Theft Auto V or BLES01807 for the European version).
The main drawback was that it required both consoles to be functioning and present simultaneously. It would also delete the data from the source console after the transfer, so it wasn't a simple backup tool but a full system migration.
: Most PS3 saves are locked to the specific PlayStation Network (PSN) Account ID that created them. Copying a save directly to a different account will often result in a "This save data belongs to another user" error. How to Back Up and Transfer PS3 Saves (Official Method)