Will changing the hard drive on the PS3 fat affect PS1/PS2 backward compatibility?
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No. Mine works fine. Just make sure that you get a 5400RPM. Any other will not work. Also see UTUBE if you get an error. I didn't. Make sure you do a backup to keep your trophies and game information. I did mine on an external drive due to the amount of data. You can also convert your old HD to a backup with kits on Amazon. Neat.
471937
I used this on a PS3 slim but dont think it would make any difference on backward compatibility.
1380489
The PS3 indeed uses a FAT32 file system, you just download the application "CompuApps SwissKnife" you can get it from download.com and use it to format the drive to FAT32. I will be purchasing this drive and let you know how it works, as I too will be getting it for my PS3s 2nd birthday.
1315604
No, this is the slim version and does not run PS2 games. The first model of the PS3 will run PS2 games.
1951323
Yes you should, unless the Disc Type is not compatible in Japan or on Japanese (as u say) PS3 devices. Mine is BLUS30902GH
482767
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.
2073017
I have thi for my ps3 and have had no issues with it. Your 3d has nothing to do with hard drive all this does is give you more space to hold more games.
173187
What that means is that you need to update your PS3 system software to the latest version. It has nothing to do with your hard drive. Hope I was able to help.
1116039
you will need to reformat the replacement drive and the data that is on your existing drive will not be automatically transferred to the new drive. I would recommend that you go to the Sony PS support website for more in depth support / answers at - https://support.us.playstation.com/
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I also purchased this drive as an upgrade for my 40 GB "Thick" PS3 and have not noticed any performance issues at all. I would not imagine that the slower rotational speed and smaller cache of this model is the reason for your issues. The increased data density likely makes up for the difference as more data is read during each rotation. Additionally, this drive (or likely any current model 2.5" HD) is much improved over the stock HD included in the PS3. While not an expert on hard drives, I believe there are a few reasons that you mat have issues: 1. The drive may be hesitating due to occasional thermal recalibration. 2. The drive may be trying to read data that is magnetically weaker, has correctable errors, and/or is re-allocating bad sectors. 3. The drive may be accessing data in a non-sequential fashion (e.g. fragmentation, or remapped sectors). Those are just hypotheses, so what I would do in your shoes is take the drive out and run a diagnostic and/or performance tool like HD Tune Pro. A program like that (or similar) can do a sector by sector read of your HD and show both bad sectors, but more importantly the seek time for each sector. If there are several sectors that significantly under-perform, it may indicate physical problems with your drive or significant remapped sectors. Additionally, tools like HD Tune Pro (or even the freeware version) will show S.M.A.R.T. diagnostic results and health counters to show if there are likely any current or likely imminent problems. Hope that helps and good luck with solving your issues!
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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.
993940
This console is not backwards compatible, in fact the only PS3 that ever was, was one of the first units made, a 60Gig unit. It was only backwards compatible compatible with PS2. I had one of those for years, it finally died when a visiting dog decided to urinate on it! All PS3s have build in wifi and hdmi output.
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depends on the model as the first ones CECHA01 and CECHB01 (30 GB and 60 GB, and the 80GB Gear Metal Solid ed) had an extra chip for backward compatibility with ps and ps2 disks, the next gen did it by software emulation and mostly for some ps2 disks (and no problem with titles directly downloaded from the store) but the slim version and later are not backward compatible. If your old console (I have 3) has on its left side a cover for the memory stick, sd memory card and compact flash reader; and has 4 usb ports, then you can play with no problem your original ps one and 2 disks
618026
I don't have a PS3 but if you format the drive to FAT32 it should work fine
484710
I haven't tried myself, however from what I've read this version of the PS3 does not play PS1 or PS2 games.
863391
Truthfully I'm not sure. I used this hard drive to replace the one on my PS3. You'll have to do a little research before doing anything. Sorry I couldn't help.
2270609
I believe it is possible to use with a PS system. check and match with your current HD before buying and getting screwed.
427195
The best that I can say is ask online, all I can tell you personally is the early models are backwards compatible but not for all ps1 games, I don't know about the slimmer console or make the trip to a gaming store and ask.