A: Check your UMD or digital download. Some "European" releases were actually the Australian version (UCES-00896-AUS). They are mostly compatible, but some save editors reject them. Look for a save explicitly labeled "UK/EU/AUS."
Navigate to the following directory on your memory stick:
PSP > SAVEDATA gta vice city stories psp save data europe
The PSP’s official servers are long dead, but the homebrew community is alive. Here are the safest sources for UCES-00896 saves. Match game ID: PPSSPP requires the save folder
Vice City Stories typically allows multiple save slots. Some downloaded saves replace Slot 1, while others might appear in Slot 2 or 6. When you load the game, select "Load Game" from the pause menu to see which slot is active. A: Check your UMD or digital download
These sites still host PSP saves (including EU region):