PS3? Can you use this drive with your PS3? Thanks.
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The FAT32 format is normally limited to 4Gb file sizes and you will not be able to see "all" of a big drive it is formatted FAT32 from windows. In order to get around this, you need to use a tool that can format the drive to FAT32 but with extra large partitions. The easiest tool for this something like CompuApps Swissknife, which is a freeware app that can setup an ultra large FAT32 drive:http://www.compuapps.com/download/Swissknife/swissknife.htm
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How? I hooked up my portable hard drive and it did not work! Problem is, its NTSF and not FAT32 formatted. Tried to reformat, and no go there either.
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No, the PS3 will format the drive for you with no problems. Pretty much plug and play. I HIGHLY recommend backing up your original PS3 hard drive before swapping. Then, simply plug it in. It will format. Then restore your files. All will be well. It will not mess up your PS3. I tried using a solid state drive. That didn't work at all. Crashed a couple of times. Since I've used this drive...no problems. It works great. I was able to download and install DC Universe!!! Which took forever to download and install, but with this big a drive it was no problem at all.
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I have never owned a PS3, so i can't answer your question. You could google it or check on You Tube.
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This is a SATA III 6Gb/s hard drive. The PS3 has a SATA II 3Gb/s connection. Here is a list of hard drives that should work. Copy and paste the url below into your browser address barhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/R3J292OYJK7HAF
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No, this is a 3.5 inch drive and PS3 requires a 2.5" drive for the internal drive in order to upgrade, and remember, when you swap internal drives on a PS3 you have to manually backup your data and restore it to the new drive.
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Please remember that IF the hard drive is USED, then chances are that you would HAVE to format it FOR the PS3. It is QUITE simple. The PS3 has a format utility built into it. You can only use the Format of FAT32, as the PS3 doesn't recognize drives that are formatted using NTFS. If the hard drive is NEW< then it is usually pre-formatted already. To make things EASIER, you can format the drive using Windows XP, Vista, Win 7 or Win 8.1. ALL of those operating Systems have the "Command" prompt. Good hunting!!!! ^_^
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Even I am looking for a similar answer. Please let me know if this or some other one that particularly works with PS3. Thanks
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Hello there,To be perfectly honest with you, I am not entirely sure as I am not an expert when it comes to hard drives. I actually only recently got a PS3 and have not ever removed the hard drive from it.So, I am sorry that I cannot be of more help.Kindest regards,- Derek
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I used this to back up my PS3 to a WD5000 drive with no problem. Just be aware that the drive needs to be formatted to FAT32 for the PS3 to recognize it.
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this hard drive fits great in a ps3 no problem it works great in mine just be sure to back EVERYTHING UP and deactivate your psn account on the old hard drive
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This is not the correct form factor for a PS3. Have a look at laptop drives.
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Yes, you can use this 1TB to upgrade your 80GB PS3. I have the old backwards compatible 60GB PS3 system and upgraded it two days ago with this HDD and it has been working great. You can back up your PS3 using an External HD, so you won't lose your saved games, pics, etc. Once you put the new HD in the PS3 it will be formatted. After, restore the PS3 with the external HD and everything will be on your new 1TB HD. Hope this information helps.
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You would actually need a SATA HDD for the PS3, not a PATA HDD. Make sure it is a 5400 RPM HDD too. 7200 RPMs cause lockup issues.
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This is a great reliable drive to use in a ps3. I can't imagine it wouldn't work in a PS4 since it's a standard 2.5" drive. I use it to store all of my movies and watch them on the ps3. As far as loading times with games, I don't think it's any faster than the drive that came in my ps3. I highly recommend the drive. Just don't expect any speed increases with it.
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No, not as far as I know. This is an HD meant for Deskstops, I really doubt it will fit in your PS3/4.
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Not sure it is formatted for PS3 as a Fat 32 flashdrive. I would just use a 2TB samsung internal drive for a little more $ personally
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Yes, I just purchased it for my son and it works. What I didn't know is that if you don't have the casing you need it also as that is what the hard drive sits in. Then you insert the whole thing in the ps3.