Good for PS3 upgrade? I'm trying to find the best drive to upgrade my PS3. It currently has the original 60gb hard drive. Just wondering if anyone has used this in a PS3, or if anyone has another suggestion. Thanks! Good for PS3 upgrade? I'm trying to find the best drive to upgrade my PS3. It currently has the original 60gb hard drive. Just wondering if anyone has used this in a PS3, or if anyone has... » Read More Good for PS3 upgrade? I'm trying to find the best drive to upgrade my PS3. It currently has the original 60gb hard drive. Just wondering if anyone has used this in a PS3, or if anyone has another suggestion. Thanks! « Show Less
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Oh, I didn't realize this was a 3.5". I think I clicked on the "What do customers ultimately buy after viewing this item?". Thanks for noticing!
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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'll need to backup any prevous data off the old drive you want to keep. but i've been running mine in a ps3 and it works great.
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PS3 super slim upgrade HDD uses: upto 1TB HDD 2.5" 9.5mm <--- remember, 5400RPM always, 7200 RPM might overheat.
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I believe it is a laptop hard drive. I had used it in my PS3. It should work just fine if you're using it in a laptop. But just in case I would research the hard drive size requirements, and also the RPM because you don't want to end up with a fried computer.
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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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I bought a ps3 with only 20gb of memory and no hard drive and it is working great wish I would have bought a bigger one to see if it would work. Soft ware was Installed from the internet with no problem once I plugged it in and turned it back on, it did all the work.
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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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It fits. But the PS3 only recognizes 756GB maximum. So might as well get a smaller cheaper drive.
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Yes, this is the same drive I put in my original ps3 system, It's very easy you can change it in less than 5 min. Make sure to copy your old HD save data onto a USB drive to transfer it to the new 500gb one.
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Yes and no, I have had friends that have used ssd on there ps3 and the most they see is about 3 to 5 seconds. Which is an improvement, but not @ the cost of a ssd. Most of my other buddies just buy a 7200rpm hd or better for the same result and less cost.
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Thanks Pete. I was considering this as I figured this was digital but I am guessing its not? Wanted to avoid the mechanics of a 3.5. I have an ssd drive in a pc I built and it screams. So this hard drive spins then I take it and is not digital as I first assumed. I see now that assumption was wrong and there is no advantage other than size. Thanks!
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the PS3 comes standard with a 2.5" SATA hard drive. If you were to replace it your largest current option is one of the 500GB 2.5" Sata hard drives (Seagate,Hitachi, and others make them). The drives menioned above are 3.5" SATA hard drives that would not fit normally into the slot. That said you might be able to "make it work" with an external hard drive case and a SATA to eSATA adapter, but it would be extreme and non trivial.
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I've recently seen reference to a model number PS3-CDN. Is this different from the PS3 or just some type of manufacturer's model number for the same product? Thanks.
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Yes, I have the 750GB in my PS3. Works like a champ. I am thinking of switching it out and using it in my PS4.
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I'd also like to know if this is compatible with the PS3. I've googled it but I've found different views on this. Thanks!
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Hey best option go to google and type (what hard drive should i use with ps4) once there links 1, 2 and 4 are the best instructions so far... Good luck!
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I bought this drive so that I could more and install larger GB games. My brother used a bare bones (12gb) PS3 for years because most of his gaming was online, he says his game play for GT5 is excellent since he installed the hdd. I have since purchased more games for online play and have not noticed any change in game play speeds compared to speeds before I installed my hdd. Its a great product for the price in my opinion and has allowed me to enjoy a wider selection of games. BUY.