do I have to install PlayStation software or is it good to go after I swap it out ?
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I put the thing in there and it work you just have to transfer your old saves for games if u want
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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
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It can be downloaded online through the system. Just put in the new hard drive and it'll walk you through the rest.
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It is good after you swap it out, if you never turned on your PS3 then you have to install.
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No. The swap magic discs only work with ps2 games. You would want a Breaker Pro NTSC version. they sell for $20. ps2cover sells them. with that you can play ps1 imports on your ps2. You can play backup ps1 imports also using it. Hope this helped you out.
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Works great for me. Haven't had any problems. You just have to follow the system update steps off YouTube or Sony.com and u shouldn't have any problems.
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I have the original PS3, memory card ports and ps2 backwards compatibility and all. It'll work
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I would active or before using it so it's already in your account. Think it should work as Playstation isn't region locked
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No. Absolutely not. The apps can co-exist peacefully and even run at the same time. (BTW: I assume you are talking about PSE 2 and/or three not PS - unless you are still running PS versions from the early nineties)
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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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I'm not familiar with any of the Playstation units, so I unfortunately wouldn't be able to help you with your question. Sorry... :( ...Joseph M. Fazio
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I checked the vendor's website and could not find a definate answer. I would guess that the answer is yes, but because of the way this disk/tool works, you need to be able to hot swap this disk with a game disk. You need to be able to do this while the system is on and you will need to find a way to fool the sensors of the PS2 so that it doesn't know you opened the lid. If I recall, the newer units had a couple of sensor switches associated with the lid. You'd need to tape them, glue them, or find something to use that would keep them all in a "lid closed" configuration even when you open the lid. I checked the vendor's website and could not find a definate answer. I would guess that the answer is yes, but because of the way this disk/tool works, you need to be able to hot swap this disk with a game disk. You need to be able to do this while the system is on and you will need to find a way to fool the sensors of the PS2 so that it doesn't know you opened the lid. If I recall, the newer units had a couple of sensor switches associated with the lid. You'd need to tape them, glue them, or find something to use that would keep them all in a "lid closed" configuration even when... » Read More I checked the vendor's website and could not find a definate answer. I would guess that the answer is yes, but because of the way this disk/tool works, you need to be able to hot swap this disk with a game disk. You need to be able to do this while the system is on and you will need to find a way to fool the sensors of the PS2 so that it doesn't know you opened the lid. If I recall, the newer units had a couple of sensor switches associated with the lid. You'd need to tape them, glue them, or find something to use that would keep them all in a "lid closed" configuration even when you open the lid. « Show Less
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Sorry friend, no backwards compstibility, I'm afraid. Use the PS store/Amazon to get your fix. PS1 digital downloads are cheap and there are HD remasters of old PS2 games available for the PS3. Happy gaming!
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Yes you can. The only thing is ps2 has to be modded and you must habe magic swap. Othewise ps2 will not play burnt game.
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You do not need to install their software, you should be able to plug the drive in and see it on your machine. You will have to use their disk and launch their program to clone the old disk to a new disk. I have been using their device and the EZGig software sine version 1 and never had a problem.
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This HDD does work well with the PS4. Those who have had problems are those who don't have 1.70 software, or later, running on their PS4. Just make sure that you also format the USB drive to FAT32. I recommend you have 1.70 software or later already running on your PS4, then switching out HDDs. Also make sure the software you use to reinitialize is around 900MB. There is another with the same name that is around 300MB, this would be the wrong one and lead to errors.
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John- I can't answer your question. I do not have experience with playstation.
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I installed this drive in a PS3, that transferred the PS3 system, you would need to transfer the one system you need.
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I don't know about ps3 but my son hooked up his xbox and didn't have to, and his friends have played their ps3 off of it he says and no he did not have to install windows
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http://www.gamespot.com/features/how-to-upgrade-your-playstation-3-hard-drive-6176090/