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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When you buy a nee device like a Hard Disk, it's recommendable to format before using it. Just be sure that you are formating your hard disk into NTSF. I hope this answer help you.
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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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Not sure. It comes formatted for NTFS. I don't know what format PS4 uses. At worst you should be able to reformat it to anything if you have the right software. The drives hardware should support it.
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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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yes it works on the super slim ps3 version with 12 gb. I bought the hard drive along with an installation bracket and fit into place fine. then all the data on the ps3 is transferred over to the hard drive.
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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 would also like to get this HD for the ps3 ... Not sure why this wouldn't work ... Any confirmation out there??
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http://www.gamespot.com/features/how-to-upgrade-your-playstation-3-hard-drive-6176090/
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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.
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Yes. Theres no difference in requirements for hard drives between ps3 vs slim model
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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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I did not try formatting to FAT32, but the instructions say to simply use the FAT32 Formatter software that comes on the drive and shows up when you first plug it in. It specifically mentions using it for the PS3. Hope that helps.
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As commenter Super Geek suggests, if you're using a PC, then you will need to reformat it as Fat32. If you have any data on it, you will need to back it up elsewhere in order to reformat the drive for PC.
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previous answer was correct if you have it in the ps plus then you just have to redownload. Easiest way though is to back up your existing ps3 drive to an external drive then install your new one then restore from the external drive
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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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Mine came formatted with the FAT32 file system so I changed it to NTFS and it did it just fine!
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I just stuck this thing in my ps3 and it works....sorry I cant be of more help....