
Then simply press Convert save file and select your existing (decrypted) save. Simply run the tool, select the Save File Type for the input save as well as the Target Console. The tool assumes you already have your existing FFX save file (decrypted, if needed) on your computer. Known issuesĪ helper tool to convert FFX saves between PS3/PS4/PSVita/Steam/Nintendo Switch/Xbox One. To actually modify attributes of the save to manipulate the data, see existing tools such as FFXED, Final Fantasy X Editor, or Celsius. The scope of this project is just to help automate save file conversions between platforms. The tool itself modifies arbitrary bytes of the save files, so there is a possibility that things go wrong. That is outside the scope of this project, but links to more resources will be provided. For many consoles, custom firmware (CFW) may be required. The methods used here are very inexact and are based around random forums posts online. I take no responsibility for lost save files, corrupted saves, bricked consoles, etc. (Either to a new save slot or overwriting the existing slot.) This will fix the weirdness.įinal Fantasy X HD - Cross-platform Save Converter Disclaimer Use an in-game save point to save the game. Load the save file on your Switch (it may look weird, but this is normal). Run Checkpoint and restore the save for FFX. Use FTP (such as ftpd) or by plugging your SD card into your computer, copy the save file to the Checkpoint subfolder for FFX. If you haven't already created a Checkpoint backup, create one of the dummy save file from step 0. Use these save file(s) as the inputs to the program.Ĭopy the modified file to Nintendo Switch (from another console) (The numbers correspond to the save slot location.) You will use the corresponding ffx_ZZZ file as the input for the software, where ZZZ is going to be the numbers from 001-999. Using FTP (such as ftpd) or by plugging your SD card into your computer, copy your save backup to your PC. nro and putting it on your SD card in the /switch subdirectory. Install Checkpoint by downloading the latest. Launch FFX and get far enough in the story to make a save file. 'Verified' means that I tried going to/from the console to confirm it worked. This is the list of implemented save conversions, so far. Table of ContentsĮxtract save file from Nintendo Switch (to port to another console)Ĭopy the modified file to Nintendo Switch (from another console) Compatibility Supported This is outside the scope of this article, so for more details, see. NOTE: If you are using a Nintendo Switch as your source or destination for your save file, you'll need to have a Switch running Custom Firmware (CFW).
