Opening a VGS File

The VGS file type is primarily associated with Virtual Game Station.

VGS	File extension: VGS
	File type:	Memory Card Save

What is a VGS file?

VGS files mostly belong to Virtual Game Station. Use our "Online VGS Text Viewer" below to analyze your VGS file and to see all text it contains.

How can I open a VGS file?

You need a suitable software like Virtual Game Station to open a VGS file. You need a suitable software like Virtual Game Station to open a VGS file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your VGS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a VGS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Unable to Open a .VGS File? Quick Solutions:

VGS files can originate from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A file from a retro gamer is likely a Connectix Virtual Game Station memory card save. From a developer, it may be proprietary game data.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex editor to inspect its first bytes:
- PlayStation memory card headers suggest an emulator save.
- Readable XML indicates a configuration file.
- "PK" implies a ZIP archive.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try Connectix Virtual Game Station, modern emulators like ePSXe, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .VGS file onto this webpage to detect its format, extract readable metadata, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for VGS File Extension

Identifier:

Hex: 56 67 73 4D 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00, ASCII: VgsM (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

vsg, svg, vgz

a vgs Memory Card Save is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VGS files

Associate the VGS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open memory card saves. Because only the current version supports the latest VGS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Virtual Game Station update.
To make sure that your VGS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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