Will this work to backup a PS3? Do I need to re-format to FAT32?
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Not under the supported systems. But most likely you will have to change to FAT32 in order to backup.
953872
It depends what you mean by backup. with the ps3 the external hard drive doesn't work like a second hard drive for it. When you put files on it you can't access these files from the game itself. You have to copy the save files over to it and copy them back before you play it. If you mean to backup the system incase some thing happens to the game yes it will work for that.
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I will move files between my PS3 and Computer using this device. So I will say it will work as an SSD. I will mention for the sake of conversation that it will not accept files larger than 4gb if you have it formatted with anything other than FAT32. My PS3 only reads NTSC formatting so it wont see anything with it if its FAT32. Saying that, of course, if its just purposed as an SSD then it will work fine for you and will hold files of any size as long as you format the CF card with FAT32. Hope this helps.
1298256
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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I agree with CochiseGuy. My BDP-83 only supports FAT32 format and is limited. The BDP-93 does what you want.
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Yes it does. This was the sole purpose for me purchasing the drive and it works great. As long as you follow the instructions on reinstalling the PS3 firmware onto the drive, you should have no issues. You'll notice a substantial speed increase for system boot and installing/running games. The capacity helps as well.
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I think it came with the software so you can choose how you want it formatted. You plug it into your pc, choose FAT32 (or their option for use with a playstation) and then it will work on your ps3.
1888197
It sure does work for a ps3 and is simple to get to work you'll Mabey need a mounting bracket for what ever style ps3 you have you could you tube how to get firmware to ps3 with flash drive and computer it's simple there's Mabey a lot of people out there smarter than me :)
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I believe I installed it right to my ps3 and it worked great. Any formatting was done by the ps3.
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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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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
1554581
Not sure what an FAT32 is, sorry. All I know is that its pre-formatted for the PS3 and that it backs up downloaded video, music, and photos. I think you you can back up saved game files but not game content. I hopes this helps.
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I can't see any reason why it won't work. [I have XP] The only problem I can see is the disc format...is it NTFS or FAT32 [32bit]? It the disc is a FAT32 [32bit] format you'll going to have to reformat it. The whole reformatting process takes a couple of minutes. Use Google to get the info on how to do it using your Vista OS. Go to Google enter ""Convert FAT32 to NTFS In Windows Vista"" and follow the steps.
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yes works well...no issues seen. follow the directions from sony hdd upgrade and get the larger file...think it was 500mb or so....for new drive install.....do hate how you cant back anything up on ps4 except game saves...so you have to redownload everything....i had a god 60+ gb
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Hello, Yes. http://science.opposingviews.com/use-external-wd-hard-drive-ps3-10640.html
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I use the hard drive for my Asus laptop so I have no experience using the hard drive on a ps3
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I haven't used mine yet, but it will come formatted in NTFS. It's kind of a given. Though you can virtually use any portable hard drive with the PS3 or Linux. All you need to do is download a little program called fat32format, and you can format the hard drive in FAT32 (Which the PS3 can read) regardless of size. I did this with a 500 GB and a 1 TB hard drive for my PS3.