This has created a preservation issue. For years, GameFAQs was the primary repository for these files. You would download a .max , .cbs , or .psu file, but getting it onto a physical memory card required a hardware bridge—usually a USB drive and a homebrew app called or a specific disc like CodeBreaker .
Platforms like r/Burnout often host updated links for PCSX2-compatible memory card files. How to Import Saves on PCSX2 and AetherSX2
In the golden age of the PS2, Burnout 3: Takedown save files were a badge of honor. Achieving a 100% "completionist" file was a legendary feat that unlocked everything from the fastest Formula 1 cars to the heaviest fire trucks. The Ultimate 100% Save File A total completion save, such as those available on
TO USE WITH PCSX2:
: Unlike physical hardware, PCSX2 allows "Save States," which capture the game's exact moment (even mid-race) by pressing a hotkey. 5. Essential Unlockables in 100% Saves A completed save file typically includes:
Several reputable community sites host these files in various formats depending on your region (NTSC-U for North America, PAL for Europe).
Fast cuts of Burnout 3 gameplay – crashes, takedowns, the Custom Coupe Ultimate driving at night.