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How to Manage Save Data for God of War 2 on AetherSX2

God of War 2 remains a flagship title for PS2 emulation, and on Android, AetherSX2 is the go‑to emulator. Getting save data working—whether your own backups or downloaded 100% completed saves—requires knowing where AetherSX2 stores memory cards and how to import them.

Where is the actual "God of War 2" save?

To view individual save files (like BASCUS-97481GodOfWar2), you need a Memory Card Editor (like myMC on PC) or you must use AetherSX2’s built-in save management tool.

Method B: The Manual File Transfer (Semi-Automatic)

Aether SX2 usually stores memory cards in a specific folder on your phone storage. save data god of war 2 aether sx2

  1. Connect your phone to a PC or use a File Manager app (like ZArchiver or Files by Google).
  2. Navigate to your internal storage.
  3. Find the folder: Android > data > xyz.aethersx2.android > files > memcards.
    • Note: On some Android versions, this folder path might be slightly different or restricted.
  4. Paste your save file into this folder.
  5. Rename your current memory card (e.g., Mcd001.ps2) to something else, and rename your downloaded save file to Mcd001.ps2.
  6. Open the emulator and the game should now read that file as the memory card.

Advanced Trick: Cloud Syncing GOW2 Saves between Phone and PC

Do you play God of War 2 on your PC via PCSX2 at home, but on AetherSX2 on the bus? Keep your progress synced.

  1. Install Syncthing or FolderSync on your Android and PC.
  2. Sync the folder aetherSX2/memcards/ to your PCSX2 memcards/ folder (usually Documents/PCSX2/memcards/).
  3. Warning: Never have both emulators open at the same time. Only let the sync run when the app is closed.
  4. Rename both emulators to use the same file: Shared_MC.ps2.

1. Default Save Data Location on Android

AetherSX2 uses virtual memory cards (.bin or .ps2 files) just like a real PS2. By default, save data is stored at: How to Manage Save Data for God of

Internal Storage / aetherSX2 / memcards /

Inside that folder you’ll typically see:

God of War 2 saves normally write to Mcd001.ps2. Connect your phone to a PC or use

4. No PC? Use a Pre‑made Memory Card

If you lack a computer, your best bet is downloading a complete memory card (.ps2 file) that already contains a God of War 2 save. Many emulation forums share “100% memory card” packs. Simply rename it to Mcd001.ps2 and overwrite the old one.

⚠️ Warning: This erases all other saves on that memory card. Use a second memory card slot instead:

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