copy your PS3 Skyrim game to the internal HDD and install the TB EBOOT patch. (Note:you could play off the External HDD)
Load Skyrim using any backup manager to make sure its installed on the PS3 correctly. (Note:allow it to install data files and trophies,)
Once at the menu screen, all you will need to do is select load, choose your desired save file and then wait for the progress bar to hit 100% - load completed message. DO NOT PRESS 'O' button.
Hold the (PS) button and select "QUIT GAME".
Once back at the XMB start the file manager.
This time navigate to “dev_hdd0/game/BLUS30778CACHE/PS3_GAME/USRDIR” OR “dev_hdd0/game/BLES01329CACHE/PS3_GAME/USRDIR”
You wil notice a file named “Util.bsd”, copy the file to the memory stick and then transfer the file to a computer/laptop
Load the SKYRIM Utility tool and select "rename util.bsd -> *.ess "(this will give you the corect name for your file)
search for your file util.bsd. The file will output with the "correct name.ess" to the SKYRIM shortcut folder on your desktop(there is a dummy util.bsd file in the directory for you to try)
(Optional):Install your copy of the pc version of skyrim to your computer/laptop.
(Optional): copy your "*.ess" to “%My Documents%\My Games\Skyrim\Saves”
(Optional): load your PC copy of SKyrim and try to load “*.ess”…..(don’t do it!!! Its not worth it !!!!.....hang on….yes it is ), ignore the warnings and just save.
(Optional): use the console in game (key ~) and fix your game . don’t forget to save.
Q & A:
Q:If you had your friends save file and you get the :
-"This saved data is owned by another user. Trophies cannot be unlocked and saving will not be allowed."-
or
-"This save game was created on a later version of SKYRIM. Please download any updates"
A:all you will need to do is click load, wait for the progress bar to hit 100% - load completed message. DO NOT PRESS 'O' button,just press the (PS) button and quit the game
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Q: Why does this work???
A: We are simply interupting the ps3 after it has decrypted the save file and we are simply pulling it from cache before the ps3 realises.
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Q: How do i get my save onto XBOX360?
A: port from ps3 to pc then follow this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znMpYUw7dE4
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Q: How do i get my save from XBOX360?
A:You can port the 360 save to PC >>here is a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTg-U8atbR0
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Q: What tools can i use for XBOX360 conversions?
Modio: http://www.game-tuts.com/community/modio.php
Horizon: http://download.cnet.com/Horizon/300...part=dl-&subj=...
USB Xtaf: http://digiex.net/downloads/download...f-v44-new.html...
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Load the SKYRIM Utility Tool and select "Version change *.ess"
Find your "*.ess" file.
The tool will change the Version of your save file from any version to 7(7 is where all the magic happens) and will also rename the selected file to "quicksave.ess"
The tool will output the file to the SKYRIM shortcut folder on your desktop
copy both the new edited “quicksave.ess” and “SKYRIM - Interface.bsa” from the SKYRIM shortcut folder on your desktop to the memory stick.
load up your ps3 file manager
Navigate to SKYRIM installed on the PS3 HDD eg “dev_hdd0/GAMES/BLUS30778 - [SKYRIM US]/PS3_GAME/USRDIR/DATA” or “dev_hdd0/GAMES/BLES01329- [SKYRIM US]/PS3_GAME/USRDIR/DATA”
Overwrite the “SKYRIM – Interface.bsa” file
Navigate to “dev_hdd0/game/BLUS30778CACHE/PS3_GAME/USRDIR” or “dev_hdd0/game/ BLES01329CACHE/PS3_GAME/USRDIR”
copy over the “quicksave.ess” here
load up your SKYRIM game and load up any SKYRIM save file. (as long as it was created on the PS3 you are using, otherwise the PS3 will think you are using another consoles savefile, and hence will disable trophies and saving)
Once loaded, count to 10, then press [SQUARE] and [SELECT] together on the ps3 controller and OMG WHAT DID YOU JUST DO???? That’s right you “QUICKLOADED” your pc save to the PS3.
Now all that remains is to save the file, (DON’T try to press [SQUARE] and [SELECT] together, its annoying lol), and your done.
the only step to do now, is to restore the “SKYRIM – Interface.bsa” to default, just use the tool and repeat the previous steps. .
Q & A:
Q: Why does this work???
A: All we are doing is using the functions that bethesda put in the pc version of skyrim....the beloved "Quickload" function and using it on the ps3 to do our bidding.
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Q: Do i really need the pc copy of skyrim to make this work
A: no
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Q: Why not?
A: Using the pc copy of skyrim is what allowed me to discover this method of pulling from the cache. Its really not that necessary.
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Q:My skyrim game will not load properly or not at all
A: make sure the TB eboot is installed and that permissions are set.
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Q:I press L1 and a message about versions pops up, what should i do?
A: Are you sure you changed the save file version number to be compatible with the PS3? Just use the tool and you will be ok.
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To be honest, just follow PART 1 and PART 2, but the key difference is…..just quickload to the region you require
Q & A:
Q: Why does this work???
A: All we are doing is using the functions that bethesda put in the pc version of skyrim....the beloved "Quickload" function and using it on the ps3 to do our bidding.
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Q: Do i really need the pc copy of skyrim to make this work
A: no
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Q: Why not?
A: Using the pc copy of skyrim is what allowed me to discover this method of pulling from the cache. Its really not that necessary.
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Q:My skyrim game will not load properly or not at all
A: make sure the TB eboot is installed and that permissions are set.
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Q:I press L1 and a message about versions pops up, what should i do?
A: Are you sure you changed the save file version number to be compatible with the PS3? Just use the tool and you will be ok.
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Thanks for the guide and the hard work figuring this out!
This looks like a solution to get a save truly migrated from PS3 to PC.. am I correct?
If so, if I send my save, can someone decrypt and send back to me so I can port my save over to PC? I'm not really interested in getting it back on to the PS3, but just want to be able to get my save over to PC to continue playing there instead. I'd be willing to send a donation/gift via PayPal for your time and help.. I don't have a True Blue dongle so I can't do this myself.
Thanks for the guide and the hard work figuring this out!
This looks like a solution to get a save truly migrated from PS3 to PC.. am I correct?
If so, if I send my save, can someone decrypt and send back to me so I can port my save over to PC? I'm not really interested in getting it back on to the PS3, but just want to be able to get my save over to PC to continue playing there instead. I'd be willing to send a donation/gift via PayPal for your time and help.. I don't have a True Blue dongle so I can't do this myself.
some more unconfirmed sources, yet to be tested...gameshark, gamegenie, and a few others
Procedure:
Just follow any of the supplied links, there should be enough info to suss it out , if not i am your xploder go to man
CONFIRMED working with XPLODER by seifer69er
CONFIRMED working with Codefreak Save Editor by ueess
Welll that’s it, you are now back onto OFW, with either more perks, gamefixes: that Bethesda are yet to release or you just said “ill stick to PC” lol.
Just wanted to add to the thread, another THANK YOU to seif69er.
I only went from PS3 to PC but it worked 100% perfectly. Moved my 90+ hour save from PS3 to PC, picked up right where I left off, and have been playing the last couple days on PC with absolutely zero issues. Works like a dream.
hello thx for the awesome method!
i just want to ask 1 question sir
3. Now we need to change the skyrim minor version number to match the PS3’s version number.
4. eg
Decrypted .ess from PS3: 544553565F5341564547414D454F0000000700000001000000 0500
.ess file modded on PC: 544553565F5341564547414D454D0000000800000001000000 0800
To send back to PS3: 544553565F5341564547414D454F0000000700000001000000 0500
the version number decrypted from my ps3 would be different right?so how do i find these numbers?
Hello thanks for the reply. Now im going to convert the pc save to ps3. Im trying to edit the hex string on Skyrim interface.bsa , but im unable to find these string
4C6566742041747461636B2F426C6F636B09
could you help me please? ^^ thx you
edit: omg..sorry its a mistake on my part. it works like charm!thank buddy i love you!
Last edited by StarOcean3; 03-09-2012 at 12:00 PM.
PART 1: PS3 to PC
UPDATE: 14/4/2012
), ignore the warnings and just save.
Q & A:
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, if not i am your xploder go to man 
