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2. Identifying the game ID

Markus Maal edited this page Oct 17, 2025 · 1 revision

Every PlayStation 2 game has a unique ID and this is also the filename of the save file and game executable.

Method 1: Game spine

If you have a physical copy of the game, you can see the ID on the case itself. More specifically, look at the bottom part of the spine, which should have the ID written on it.

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Method 2: SYSTEM.CNF

Every PlayStation 2 game has a SYSTEM.CNF file, which identifies what file should the console load to start the game. This file is named after the game ID:

Contents of SYSTEM.CNF with the game ID highlighted

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