Do I have to reformat this drive to use it with the PS3 Super Slim or can I just install it and follow directions on the device?
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I wouldn't recommend using this for a ps3 I'd go get an external bar drive for it. This is an internal and it could mess it up
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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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K. Khoeasa,You just need to make sure the SDHC card is formatted as FAT32 or the PS3 will not read it. Some SDHC cards come preformatted as FAT (ie FAT16), such as the SanDisk Extreme III that I bought :-)
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Sorry but i don't know. I installed it in my Playstation 4 and the system formatted it as needed.
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You do have to install ps3 software. All you have to do though is download it onto a flash drive from PlayStation website and then plug that into the ps3. It's easy
641987
Is it a regular PS3? Then yes.. If its a slim then NO Try these links. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/PlayStation+3+Slim+Hard+Drive+Replacement/3223 or for PS 4 try here:http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps4/691087-playstation-4/answers/361735-what-hard-drives-is-compatible-with-the-ps4
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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.
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http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=n82e16822242002on this link under a con it says its formatted to fat 32 which is what the PS3 can read.
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Yes! I used it for my PS3. No formatting required, plug and play and no difference in speed
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For it to work on your PS3 the format needs to be FAT32, need to reformat it from NFTS to FAT32.
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I believe the ps3's use the same kind of hard drive as a computer. Just be sure you reformat the drive so nothing is on it and when you plug it into your playstation, it will format to whatever the playstation uses.
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Yes, I put it in my ps3. But after install and os u only get about 600g and change
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This is not the correct form factor for a PS3. Have a look at laptop drives.
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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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I've installed it on my PS3 (original 60GB model) and the Seagate Momentus XT 500GB works just fine. Boot times are faster and so are read times. Installs (write times) are just as fast as any other 7200RPM drive I've used before. Before you remove your old drive, reboot it and time it just to get an idea of your boot times. Then install the new drive, boot it once then reboot it again. You'll notice a nice improvement over your old drive.
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PS3 allows replacement of the internal hdd. "The HDD must be a 2.5" internal Serial ATA HDD." as quoted from the support pages:https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/362/~/upgrade-the-hard-disk-drive-(hdd)So therefore, in principle, this SanDisk should work. Having said that, I had to return mine in two weeks as it has become completely inoperative. Be prepared to test first. Whatever you end up getting for your PS3, leave it on for a couple of days and make sure that you have a zero cost return policy for at least 30 days.
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Hi J. Logan...Your Sony takes a standard 2.5" HD, so this drive will work. By the way, I got the drive to add extra storage to my PS3 Slim. I use my PS3 a lot, & so far the drive is working perfectly. I'm really glad I got it... PS: I always do research when buying on-line, & this HD got consistently positive reviews...
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Yes. My PS3 is a 1st gen. Works great. Both 1st gen. and slims use the same hard drives.