PSA: You can still play levels on PS3, no jailbreaks required

Original post by Zaprit: https://www.reddit.com/r/littlebigplanet/s/0tpuQ4bq3K

  • 84 points Switchell22

    This is incredibly important and should probably be a pinned post to this subreddit IMO

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    37 points AfroSackGP

    It is already, I checked 15 minutes later and it was pinned.

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  • 45 points AfroSackGP

    I am not the creator of the websites shown in the video. Here is the original post where Zaprit announced the search tool: https://www.reddit.com/r/littlebigplanet/s/0tpuQ4bq3K

    Please share this video with anyone who plays LBP on PS3.

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    14 points Zaprit

    Thanks for the shoutout!

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    9 points AfroSackGP

    You're welcome! Thanks for making the website!

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    3 points Most_Panda283

    Question, a while ago, we talked about the website having corrupt files when you try to import them to your PS3, any updates on that? Or is it still broken?

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    I checked yesterday and it was still broken. I asked Zaprit about that a few days ago, I'll ask again.

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    It works now, try downloading levels.

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    5 points Most_Panda283

    THANK YOU!!!

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  • 24 points Rafawannabe

    Wow after 12 years I remember hookset69 because he left a mean comment on one of my levels and his lvl BASS fishin was in this video lmaoo

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    5 points AfroSackGP

    That's crazy lol

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  • 9 points WalkingIbiza

    This is amazing! I just finished little big planet on my Psvita and I’m now playing the psp version. Is this possible to play on the vita or it’s just ps3? Should I buy a ps3? Thanks

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    11 points AfroSackGP

    In LBPVita you can only transfer profile backups, not level backups. You can find stuff for PSP and PSVita by searching for it on internet archive, I know I saw LBPK levels on there.

    You should definitely buy a PS3 for the 10M levels from the mainline games.

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    1 points Planet_Xtreme

    I looked for some of my level titles from PSVita, doesn't seem like any PSVita levels were saved; Am I mistaken? Can someone else verify this fact, because maybe I'm missing something.

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    2 points irechibi

    The vita levels were backed up on little big archive project, they have to be imported via savedata due to how levels worked on Vita unfortunately:
    https://littlebigarchive.com/LittleBigPlanet-VITA/

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    2 points Planet_Xtreme

    Hey, thanks for your reply irechibi. I had no idea and I was looking all around there for a while.

    Maybe I'll have to dig out my psvita to see them for myself, I sure do miss those levels.

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    1 points irechibi

    Sure, you'll just have to import savedata / profiles in the archive to your vita in order to play through the levels on there.

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  • 4 points PluckyPlaty

    Is this possible on ps4

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    6 points AfroSackGP

    No, not on PS5 either unfortunately

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    3 points SeasonIllustrious981

    damn no more 60fps lbp1/2

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    1 points [deleted]

    Emulate it on pc and use lossless scaling

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  • 4 points Sparkle_SS

    you're a lifesaver, for some reason webman just doesn't work for me so I never got access to private servers so this is perfect! Thank you

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    2 points AfroSackGP

    You're welcome!

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  • 4 points TulinBoi

    Omg im going to play lbp2 NOW

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  • 3 points imperfectUndertaker

    Hi! Sorry to bother you, I know you said it doesn't work on PS4 or PS5, I was just curious as to why? If you wouldn't mind explaining it :)

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    5 points AfroSackGP

    It doesn't work on PS4/5 because the level files are stored differently. On PS3, if you were to download a level backup, it would be a folder containing 4 different files. In PS4/5, there would be a folder inside another folder, containing 2 different files. These files are specific to your game version (US, EU, GB UK, etc.).

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  • 3 points Pizzatuna

    For some reason i keep getting an error saying "invalid character 'W' looking for beginning of value" when trying to download any of the Pet Sackboy levels from Hymanator.

    Still, it's a good start.

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    2 points AfroSackGP

    That's strange. Maybe try contacting the owner of the website (u/Zaprit) about this bug.

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    2 points Zaprit

    I’ve seen a few people having this issue, if I get a chance over the weekend I’ll see if I can figure it out

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    Also, there's a bug where the folder is empty. If you download THE REVENGE OF JEFF THE KILLER™ by MRFAUCHEUR_YT, the level won't extract and will say that it's invalid. The same thing happens with Pet Sackboy.

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    2 points Zaprit

    I’ll have a look, I think I know what the problem is. Though the invalid character error is now fixed

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    2 points AfroSackGP

    Thank you, I really appreciate it.

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    2 points Zaprit

    I've reset the level cache, so it will recreate all of the backups, this should fix any issues. I've also just tested with The Revenge of Jeff the Killer and that's worked fine.

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    2 points AfroSackGP

    It's still not working. When I click into the level folder, it's completely empty which is probably why it won't extract. I tested with The Revenge of Jeff the Killer, the 3 Pet Sackboy levels, and a few other levels that wouldn't download before. This bug might've popped up when you fixed the magic w invalid bug.

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    2 points Zaprit

    I wonder if there's some sort of odd caching going on your end, as if I download revenge of jeff the killer I get a 659Kb zip file, that I can import into lbp2 no problem. this level right? https://zaprit.fish/slot/32123175

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    Yep that's the one. I tested about 20 other levels, but I can't extract any of them. I thought maybe all the IRE11 contest levels were broken, but some levels I already downloaded and new levels will download as empty folders.

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    Also two people commented on my video that they're having the same issue. I thought it was just a problem for me. Maybe you're not having any issues since you're the host of the website.

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    Any updates on this? The levels still download as empty folders.

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    2 points VeilOfStardust

    Tried this now too, and got empty file

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    1 points Pizzatuna

    Also waiting for updates

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  • 2 points Rydrr6

    Ive been figuring out how to do this… I’m glad we have an answer now!!

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  • 2 points singer_building

    on ps3

    Why is it always ps3

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  • 2 points Mister-Gentleman

    The LBP3 archive doesn’t work with the PS4 version of the game? That blows😢

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    Hopefully in the future it will. I'll let you know when it does.

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  • 2 points Silent-Whereas7819

    Some levels just aren’t showing up when I want to import them even though I’m playing LBP 3 so all of them should. Is there a reason to this? I just want to get all decorations but so far every level I’ve downloaded for LBP story mode decorations doesn’t show up when I try to import

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    2 points AfroSackGP

    I don't know the exact reason, but LBP1/2 levels don't work on LBP3.

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    2 points Silent-Whereas7819

    Some lbp3 levels don’t work either but its better than nothing. Although I do wish some levels could load instead of crash the game but that’s just ps3 limitations

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  • 4 points Standard_Lake_7711

    as a private servers hater i like this

    i js need it to be for ps4/5

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    1 points Mister-Gentleman

    100% I so wish it was possible to import to PS4

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  • 1 points 80sTechKid

    Does this work for RPCS3

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    I don't have RPCS3, so I don't know for sure. But if level backups work on RPCS3, then it should. If it doesn't, then try this video. Also if you play on the Refresh custom server, they have a way to play all the levels.

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  • 1 points Apprehensive-Story32

    Does it work for ps4/ps5?

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    2 points AfroSackGP

    No, only ps3

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    1 points Apprehensive-Story32

    I have a ps3 but I don’t think it works anymore. Also I don’t have the controller for it anymore.

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  • 1 points [deleted]

    does anyone know what the tiki jungle levels for lbp2 were called?

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  • 1 points Most_Panda283

    u/savevideo

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  • 1 points GamerKenan

    when i extract the file it says "cannot complete extraction"

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    This is a bug with the website that the developer is working on fixing.

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    1 points GamerKenan

    thanks

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    3 points GamerKenan

    just @ me when its fix thanks very much

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    2 points AfroSackGP

    It works. You can download levels now.

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  • 1 points Sensitive_Froyo_2850

    Does it still work ?!

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    The developer of the website is currently fixing a bug that prevents you from extracting the level files.

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    3 points AfroSackGP

    It works now. You can download levels.

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    2 points AfroSackGP

    It works now, try downloading levels.

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  • 1 points SeasonIllustrious981

    You should support Infinite and Beacon anyway

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  • 1 points Effective_Peanut_481

    Does this work with karting?

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    No, this archive only contains levels from the mainline games. For karting, watch this video

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    1 points Effective_Peanut_481

    Alright, thanks.

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  • 1 points SeasonIllustrious981

    Any way to do on PS4? I want my LBP1/2 at 60 FPS, damnit!

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    2 points aquacraft2

    I doubt it'll ever get 60 fps unless Sony themselves remakes it. Because the game code was built explicitly for 30fps. That's why lbp3 was 30fps on ps4.

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    2 points SeasonIllustrious981

    I’m starting to think my TV is generating more frames and I’m afraid.

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    2 points aquacraft2

    Could be. It's a really good 30fps but it's still only 30fps. There's always been a big difference between pc 30fps and console 30fps (because on consoles they build it AROUND the console and its buffered to heck and back).

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    Currently, no. Also all the LBP games run at 30 fps, even on PS5.

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    1 points SeasonIllustrious981

    Really? I swear on my life LBP3 runs at 60FPS. Is it the TV? I’m confused now.

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    You might be thinking about LBP YouTube videos. According to people who play 60 fps games, the difference is noticable. If the game ran faster than 30 fps, some logic and gadgets would probably break.

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    2 points SeasonIllustrious981

    Definitely not. I am 100 percent sure that it was 60FPS. I play LBP3 on RPCS3 (with a disc i bought off of ebay i am not a criminal) and the difference between it there and on my PS5 is huge.

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  • 1 points Effective_Peanut_481

    Does it work with MacBook? When I do it it doesn’t work

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    I don't have a MacBook, but it should work with any device with a USB port that can download files. What specifically isn't working?

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    1 points Effective_Peanut_481

    When I put the levels into a folder named SAVEDATA in a folder named PS3 and plug it in to the ps3, when I go to the usb thing it doesn’t show anything 

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    If the levels show in the folder on your computer, they should show on the PS3. If it still isn't working, then you can ask to use a family member or friends computer and then delete the level files from their computer when you're done.

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  • 1 points TalvezSejaEu_

    algm pode me ajudar? meu Inglês é uma droga algm pode resumir oq fazer para jogar os mapas?

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  • 1 points sethcheyney

    I'm using RPCS3 and am having an issue where LBP1 and 2 levels are not appearing on the import menu on LBP3, is it because its the older games? do I just have to install LBP1 or 2 to play those levels or is there a way to get them to register on LBP3 for RPCS3?

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    Unfortunately, LBP3 only works with LBP3 levels. It's the same way on PS3. If you install LBP2, you should be able to play levels from LBP1/2.

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  • 1 points dizzypumpkin99

    Does this still work now on PS3?

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    Yes, it still works.

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  • 1 points the_4802

    Can I get banned from psn for doing this on my ps3

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    No, this is a feature that's part of the game. Downloading levels won't get you banned.

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    2 points the_4802

    alr thanks!

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  • 1 points Mackelroy_aka_Stitch

    Hey, I'm coming in a year after this has been launched. Does it still work? And will it hard my system in anyway?

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    1 points AfroSackGP

    Yes, this still works. Just make sure your game is fully updated and check the FAQ in the comments of the video. No, this won't harm your system in anyway.

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