I'd have to strongly disagree, but to each his/her own. It is really weird your save file disappeared though. I knew it had issues with some PS2 games even on a PS2 BC PS3, but I didn't know PS3s could have similar problems with PS1 games too. It's making me think whenever I get around to replaying Legend of Dragoon and FF8 I should just do it on my PS2.
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