Properties of PS2 Files and How to Open a File with .ps2 Extension

PS2 files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: PCSX2 Memory Card

Free online apps allow to view, edit, convert, merge, split and compare PS2 files without installing anything. Click links to explore details for required features. PCSX2 and AetherSX2 use PS2 files to replicate PS2 memory cards. Using options, players create and load PS2 files. After loading a PS2 file and starting the emulator, players access the file’s data as a normal PS2 memory card. NOTE: Sharkport stores players’ saved games as .ps2 files. These are not PCSX2 PS2 files. If your file does not work with PCSX2 or AetherSX2, it may be a Sharkport file. Load a PS2 file into PCSX2 or AetherSX2 to use the saved game data.
A PS2 file belongs to Document Files category with 969 files. View PS2 files on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Popular programs are Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Creative Suite. Files with ps2 extension are mainly documents exported and saved in Adobe Level II PostScript format. Open these files in programs supporting PostScript documents. Use mainly for printing purposes on PostScript printers, conversion back is probably possible.
The ps2 extension is associated with PCSX2, an PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux. The ps2 file contains player’s saved game progress. Default software to open ps2 file: PCSX2 icon. PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator by PCSX2 Team Ltd. PCSX2 attempts to execute PS2 code on your computer to boot PS2 DVDs or CDs. Use PCSX2 to open .ps2 files. This file type can’t be converted to any other format.
To open a PS2 file an appropriate program supporting this format must be installed. Below are programs supporting PS2 files. Install given application and launch it. After installation PS2 files should open with installed application by default.
The common problem is a PS2 file not associated with the program. Files open in unusual applications or have no program. Doubleclick the PS2 file icon to open it. If the system has an appropriate application and association between file and program, it should open. Step 1. Ensure mymc is installed. It is a memory card file used to store game data.
PCSX2 memory card files are saved in a proprietary format as memcard1 or memcard2. Original PlayStation 2 cards are generally not read by PCSX2, although there are solutions. The files contain user data and settings like items collected, character levels, and inventory. PS2 files are necessary to backup or resume sessions on a different computer. Note PCSX2 files are not compatible with other emulators.
If you don’t know how to open a .PS2 file, download and install appropriate software. This solves problems with PCSX2 Memory Card files. If your PS2 file does not open, there may be several reasons and solutions. The likely cause is lacking a program on your device interpreting the PS2 file data correctly. Solve this by: download a program from the lists below, install it on your computer, set it as default application for PS2 files.

General Information

Title	PS2 Memory Card File
Extension	.ps2
Full Form	PCSX2 Memory Card File
File Type	Game File
Developer	PCSX2 Team
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store game saves
Additional Functions	Store game progress, configurations

File Characteristics

Quality	Fixed structure
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	With tools

Use Cases

Emulation	Yes
Backup	Yes
Data Transfer	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Regular backups, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	2002
Latest Version	PCSX2 1.7.0 (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.mcr, .gme, .vmp, .cbs

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
PCSX2	Free	Windows, Linux, macOS

Type 2: Microsoft Search Catalog Index File

System file created by Indexing Service. It generates searchable file system index. Contains data helping Windows search. Performs file information searches quickly. More details in C: drive directory...

General Information

Title	PS2 File Extension
Extension	.ps2
Full Form	Microsoft Search Catalog Index File
File Type	Data File
Developer	Microsoft Corporation
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store indexing data
Additional Functions	Enable fast search
Features	Binary format, Proprietary

File Characteristics

Quality	High efficiency
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	No

Use Cases

Desktop Search	Yes
Email Indexing	Yes
Document Retrieval	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Data exposure
Best Practices	Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Early 2000s
Latest Version	Integrated in Windows

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.edb, .idx, .dat

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Microsoft Windows Search	Included with OS	Windows
Windows Desktop Search	Free	Windows XP, Vista

Type 3: Sharkport Saved Game

General Information

Title	PS2 Sharkport Saved Game File Extension
Extension	.ps2
Full Form	Sharkport Saved Game
File Type	Game Save File
Developer	Interact Accessories, Inc.
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store game progress
Additional Functions	Backup, Transfer saves
Features	Game-specific, Encapsulated data

File Characteristics

Quality	Data integrity
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	With tools

Use Cases

Gaming	Yes
Data Transfer	Yes
Save Management	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	File corruption
Best Practices	Verify sources, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Early 2000s
Latest Version	N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.max, .cbs, .sps, .xps

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Sharkport Software	Originally Retail	Windows
PS2 Save Builder	Free	Windows
uLaunchELF	Free	PS2