March 9, 2011January 10, 2019

Online Storage for Game Saves Coming to PlayStation Plus

Hey everyone – We’ve got an exciting new feature coming exclusively to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Included in the system software update (v3.60) coming tomorrow to PS3, PlayStation Network’s new online storage for game saves feature gives PlayStation Plus subscribers the capability to back up game save data to the cloud. Online storage for game saves is a great way for PlayStation Plus subscribers to ensure that their data files are secure and also for users who wish to access their files from other PS3 systems.

The new online storage feature allows gamers to store up to 150MB of game save data and a maximum of 1000 data files per PSN account. Users also have the ability to back-up “copy-prohibited save data,” and all previously saved data may be restored once per 24 hour period. When the new feature launches, most PS3 titles will be compatible with online storage for game saves, and moving forward, all new titles will have the capability to offer the storage option.

As I mentioned before, online storage for game saves functionality is included automatically for PlayStation Plus subscribers with system software update (v3.60), which will be available on March 10, 2011, and users can access their stored data on the XMB at any time. Additionally, users who save their files to the cloud can access their data on any PS3, using their PSN sign-in ID.

PlayStation Plus subscribers should turn on the auto-download feature to ensure that the update will begin downloading as soon as it’s available, so you can start backing up your game saves right away. If you aren’t already a PlayStation Plus subscriber, be sure to check out our bi-weekly post highlighting the free games, discounts and exciting exclusives we offer, in addition to the upcoming online storage for game saves feature.

Other minor features will also be added via system software update (v3.60). For more information please visit http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/ once the update is live.

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433 Comments

mywhitenoise
March 9, 2011 at 9:31 am PST

What’s with the spaces in between Pl aystation, and Pl us?
BlueFrog007
March 9, 2011 at 9:32 am PST

Awesome!! As a 2 PS3 owner, I love you.
EmptyLogic
March 9, 2011 at 9:33 am PST

pretty cool Sony..
chaoszero14
March 9, 2011 at 9:33 am PST

I love PS Plus!
SupaGokuMan
March 9, 2011 at 9:33 am PST

YES! i don’t need a new PHDD to do a backup! i forsee my HDD upgrade soon =D
G-Force08
March 9, 2011 at 9:34 am PST

So that’s what this whole down time has been about =p.

Nice to know it is coming this soon. :)
SirTrigalot
March 9, 2011 at 9:35 am PST

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
I3rand0
March 9, 2011 at 9:35 am PST

Another feature that shouldn’t be behind a paywall. Steam doesn’t charge for this $h!t and neither should you Grace.
divisortheory
March 9, 2011 at 9:36 am PST

I like how this comes almost immediately after the YLOD which destroyed all the save files I’ve built up over the last 4 years
YungShep
March 9, 2011 at 9:36 am PST

i like this, so i can go anywhere and play M.A.G FINALLY! i always show the game off, but hate to traverse with my ps3 just to show it off..this is awesome
xstmelvinx0711x
March 9, 2011 at 9:36 am PST

nice. i’ll have to look more into another ps plus subscription. hopefully they’ll still have the 3 month extra bonus when you buy the 1 year deal like last time.
- Karen Spearrin
  March 9, 2011 at 11:28 am PST
  
  The 3 month bonus with each 1 year PlayStation Plus subscription is a limited-time offer, so (hint, hint) act quick!
FATHASUN
March 9, 2011 at 9:37 am PST

Hallelujah!!!!
Egarth
March 9, 2011 at 9:37 am PST

This is great! Since I upgraded my HDD, my backup drive is no longer big enough. Now I don’t have to by a new back up drive just for my PS3. I love Playstation Plus!
Xeno378
March 9, 2011 at 9:37 am PST

Best PS+ feature yet. Thanks so much to all parties responsible!
TheTwelve
March 9, 2011 at 9:38 am PST

Hot diggity-dog, I love my PS3 and PS+. Keep doing your thing, Sony.

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cart0onnightmare
March 9, 2011 at 9:38 am PST

dear playstation.. i love you.

p.s. ps+ i love you too.
Xeno378
March 9, 2011 at 9:39 am PST

@ divisortheory

Same thing happened to me man. I hate the timing, but at least it’s not something we’ll have to worry about again, right?
Dark-Miguelink
March 9, 2011 at 9:39 am PST

Yessss!!! glad to be a plus
WCKidRock
March 9, 2011 at 9:39 am PST

This so awesome! I had hoped that this wasn’t just a rumour! can’t wait…now I can backup and restore to my other ps3s easier! and being able to backup protected save files is also an excellent bonus!!!

PSN+ has paid for itself so many times over!!!
MetalGearCrysis
March 9, 2011 at 9:39 am PST

Nice feature but there are several other features I’d rather have first.
YungShep
March 9, 2011 at 9:39 am PST

i would love to renew my subscription for ps plus now, but im still within the 13 month i already purchased, i dont ever wanna be without ps+
I3rand0
March 9, 2011 at 9:40 am PST

divisorthoery: Agreed.

So Sony removes Linux, PS2 backwards compatibility, and then wants me to pay $50 to use cloud saving? And you wonder why your console security is wide open now? lol
John_Oval
March 9, 2011 at 9:40 am PST

Good to be plus subscriber!
TheCraZyCloWn
March 9, 2011 at 9:40 am PST

Care to explain how this will work? For example, will there be an option in settings?
- Karen Spearrin
  March 9, 2011 at 10:26 am PST
  
  Sure!
  
  To back-up:
  1. Select [Game]>[Save Data Utility]
  2. Focus on the save data you wish to back up
  3. Open up the option menu using “triangle” and select [copy]
  4. Select [Online Storage] as the destination of back up.
  
  To copy:
  1. Select [Game] > [Save Data Utility] > [Online Storage]
  2. Focus on the save data you wish to copy.
  3. Open up an option menu using “triangle” and select [copy].
Phoenix8387
March 9, 2011 at 9:40 am PST

OMG!

THANK YOU!

I’ve been waiting so long for this and it’s finally here!
Sky-Rocketed77
March 9, 2011 at 9:40 am PST

@10 They do so hurry lol…BTW great feature! =)
drum_major_EC
March 9, 2011 at 9:40 am PST

I feel like this should not be a subscription service, since the most likely way we would need this feature would be if our system, your product, bricked.
Tank_Baked
March 9, 2011 at 9:41 am PST

Woooo you just nabbed yourself a lifetime plus member !!
Butters360
March 9, 2011 at 9:41 am PST

Awesomesauce. Thanks Ms. Susan!
Myke-Myke
March 9, 2011 at 9:41 am PST

Finally!!!!

This a great addition to PS3.

Keep the features coming, Sony and thanks again!!!
Karsghul
March 9, 2011 at 9:43 am PST

auto updates and now online saves… include crossgame chat and I’m sold on the P+ service.
BLEACH-Fan
March 9, 2011 at 9:43 am PST

now thats a feature =D
Weshzu
March 9, 2011 at 9:43 am PST

question: What happens when you stop subscribing to playstation plus do you have no access to your online storage any longer?
- Karen Spearrin
  March 9, 2011 at 10:30 am PST
  
  Any data related to the account is not guaranteed once the account is canceled or deleted.
Korbei83
March 9, 2011 at 9:44 am PST

Sweet
adolson
March 9, 2011 at 9:45 am PST

is there a lifetime PS+ subscription option?
SteveO1683
March 9, 2011 at 9:45 am PST

Hells yeah!
playaplus
March 9, 2011 at 9:45 am PST

this is great as im getting a 2nd ps3 for the living room since mine is in my room. It’s great knowing that ps is listening to plus subscribers
SpyDudeFX
March 9, 2011 at 9:45 am PST

Awesome news! I hope Fat Princess and Heavy Rain work with the online storage.
nikolai85
March 9, 2011 at 9:46 am PST

Oh hell yes. That PS+ Subscription is getting better by the minute. (Or bi-weekly update)
Berae
March 9, 2011 at 9:47 am PST

ok that is what i was hoping for, I will have to subscribe now lol Thanks!
KazeEternal
March 9, 2011 at 9:47 am PST

I’m glad I’m getting this with my PS+ subscription, but this update is sparse and offers nothing for the average user…. disappointing.
wocyob
March 9, 2011 at 9:48 am PST

what happens to the saves if your subscription runs out and you pick up PS+ about a month or so later?
Heisem
March 9, 2011 at 9:48 am PST

i think we need a video of this feature..how does it exactly work? i got 2 systems and my slim model has my most recent files but i also have some copy protected files on my fat model i want to be able to decide which files i want on my could service so i would avoid having multiple files of the same game syncing from my two systems….
- Karen Spearrin
  March 9, 2011 at 10:33 am PST
  
  It’s not too difficult to figure out. Under the Game icon of your XMB, you go to Save Data Utility. Exact instructions can be found in my previous reply. Check it out!
KidCommando
March 9, 2011 at 9:50 am PST

As a multiple PS3 owner, thank you!

seriously awesome news and just one more reason I will be renewing my Plus subscription.

Hot Diggity!
Swiftmotionz
March 9, 2011 at 9:51 am PST

Can you look in to getting this working on PSP for Psone games?
Link01
March 9, 2011 at 9:51 am PST

TTTTTTHHHHHAAAAANNNNNKKKKKK YOU. Love you guys :D
aro52
March 9, 2011 at 9:51 am PST

As a PS+ subscriber with multiple PS3s, I approve!
Conniption-Fit
March 9, 2011 at 9:52 am PST

So the wording is unclear, once the data is in the cloud can the game read it? Do I need to download it back down from the cloud for that save data to be useful? If games can’t access the saves in the cloud its not that much of a benefit outside of being able to back up files which previously were restricted from copy.
Nick36542
March 9, 2011 at 9:53 am PST

YES!!! I’ve been planning on upgrading my Hard Drive for a LONG time now (I have the 20GB), so now I can keep my locked game saves!!! I’ve had Plus since the beginning of January, and to me, it’s already paid for itself many times over!!! Thank you!!!
Tank_Baked
March 9, 2011 at 9:53 am PST

@46

Totally agreed! This is the best news so far this year .