Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

[mattjames2010]

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a guide on how to covert NCAA/Madden PS2 saves to be used with Madden DB Editor/Madden Amp. Now, I know there is PS2 Save Builder and PS2 Save Converter that can be used - the problem is, neither Madden editors ever seem to recognize the files even after converting them.

I've attempted to find information on how to do this, but not much is out there since most people have moved on from PS2 Madden or strictly play it on PC at this point.

But just to be clear on why I want to do this, I love what these editors do for PC save files - my problem is the PC Maddens have what is called the "comeback code" that just kills the enjoy of having a franchise. So, I'm back to playing Madden on PS2, but the sim engine and other franchise things need to be cleaned up through the editors.

If anyone can point me in the right direction or can give me the steps on how to do this, I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance.

[WWEDX2007]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

I'm with you, I want some info on this.

Madden 2004/2005/06/07/08/09/10/11/12 all deserve some kind of global roster update on PS2. especially 2004 and 2005.

[Brock]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

Off the top of my head... You have to take the extracted save, from ps2 save builder, and open it up in a hex editor. You have to delete the "20 00 00" or just the "..." in front of "DB" in the hex editor. That will allow it be read by the editors. Once you finish your edits you have to insert those values back in.

[mattjames2010]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

Off the top of my head... You have to take the extracted save, from ps2 save builder, and open it up in a hex editor. You have to delete the "20 00 00" or just the "..." in front of "DB" in the hex editor. That will allow it be read by the editors. Once you finish your edits you have to insert those values back in.

Thank you. I'll give this a try.

[mattjames2010]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

Off the top of my head... You have to take the extracted save, from ps2 save builder, and open it up in a hex editor. You have to delete the "20 00 00" or just the "..." in front of "DB" in the hex editor. That will allow it be read by the editors. Once you finish your edits you have to insert those values back in.

Just to make sure before I edit anything, is this what you're referring to?

https://i.imgur.com/9X38KEa.png

[Brock]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

Just to make sure before I edit anything, is this what you're referring to?

https://i.imgur.com/9X38KEa.png

Sorry for the late reply, but yeah that's it.

[aaronstev216]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a guide on how to covert NCAA/Madden PS2 saves to be used with Madden DB Editor/Madden Amp. Now, I know there is PS2 Save Builder and PS2 Save Converter that can be used - the problem is, neither Madden editors ever seem to recognize the files even after converting them.

I've attempted to find information on how to do this, but not much is out there since most people have moved on from PS2 Madden or strictly play it on PC at this point.

But just to be clear on why I want to do this, I love what these editors do for PC save files - my problem is the PC Maddens have what is called the "comeback code" that just kills the enjoy of having a franchise. So, I'm back to playing Madden on PS2, but the sim engine and other franchise things need to be cleaned up through the editors.

If anyone can point me in the right direction or can give me the steps on how to do this, I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance.

Did You ever get this to work?

[Brock]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

Did You ever get this to work?

It works, you just have to do what I told him with any hex editor.

[beechstewie858]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

No it doesn't work. This whole thing is a scam to get you to download malware. Don't listen to this guy.

[beechstewie858]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

This doesn't work. Your just messing with peoples' computers.

[JHamilton9]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

No it doesn't work. This whole thing is a scam to get you to download malware. Don't listen to this guy.

This doesn't work. Your just messing with peoples' computers.

What are you talking about? I thought one just uses a hex editor and the EA DB Editor.

[Brock]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

This doesn't work. Your just messing with peoples' computers.

No it doesn't work. This whole thing is a scam to get you to download malware. Don't listen to this guy.

Wat? Nobody even directly provided links... Maybe I should have been clearer an said what and where to download them from. I personally use HexWork shop, but ANY hex editor will do, you just delete the first 2/4 (forgot how to phrase it) bytes or the "20 00 00" in a save and add it back when you're done. Also the DB editor can be found on footballidiots forum.

[EZR]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

Wat? Nobody even directly provided links... Maybe I should have been clearer an said what and where to download them from. I personally use HexWork shop, but ANY hex editor will do, you just delete the first 2/4 (forgot how to phrase it) bytes or the "20 00 00" in a save and add it back when you're done. Also the DB editor can be found on footballidiots forum.

And can you tell me once you load it in DB Editor what all the mumbo jumbo means? there's like 1000 abbreviations and numbers I have no clue what they mean. Only things I recognize are names and some Attributes

[Brock]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

And can you tell me once you load it in DB Editor what all the mumbo jumbo means? there's like 1000 abbreviations and numbers I have no clue what they mean. Only things I recognize are names and some Attributes

There should be a definition file in the folder of the editor, you have to load it. Also, there should be some definitions names/etc in the editor thread here.

But basics: PLAY (Players), COCH (Coaches), TEAM (Obv), SCHD (Schedule), CONF (Conferences), so on and so forth.

[EZR]

Re: Editing NCAA/Madden PS2 Save Files On PC

There should be a definition file in the folder of the editor, you have to load it. Also, there should be some definitions names/etc in the editor thread here.

But basics: PLAY (Players), COCH (Coaches), TEAM (Obv), SCHD (Schedule), CONF (Conferences), so on and so forth.

Yeah I eventually figured that out. Wish I would have remembered I posted this question so I could got the answer sooner lol. But thanks