Will changing the hard drive on the PS3 fat affect PS1/PS2 backward compatibility?
471936
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.
1825978
It should fit. From what I can tell it has to be a 2.5" drive under 9mm in thickness and this one's spec says it is 0.28" just over 7mm (7.112mm). Look up one of the FAQs out there for PS3 HD install on Google for installation. HTH
587694
It works in the super slim ps3 I used it in my 250 GB model not sure if it works in the first slim but any new ps3 to date this will work
2179376
I use the hard drive for my Asus laptop so I have no experience using the hard drive on a ps3
1266546
You will not be able to play PS2 games in this PS3. Sony only made one PS3 that could play PS2 games and that was the big fat 60GB model. After that one, no PS3 can play PS2 games.
581509
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.
2012141
i'm not sure which ps3 you have mine is a one of the first models but i'm not sure of the newer slimer models
375372
Honestly I don't really do serial numbers/models, but to answer your question, it will only fit the fat version (first generation) PS3. Hopefully this helps. Good luck!
2012140
PS3 super slim upgrade HDD uses: upto 1TB HDD 2.5" 9.5mm <--- remember, 5400RPM always, 7200 RPM might overheat.
1905107
My grandson has a PS2 for PS2 games and a PS3 backwards compatible to play PS3 games and most PS2 games. I do not know about the PS1 games.
819758
Based on Sony's upgrade instructions, it looks like a 2.5 inch SATA drive like the WD will work in any PS3 model (https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/362/~/upgrade-the-hard-disk-drive-(hdd)). I have not had any trouble with the drive since installing it in my formerly-160BG PS3.
581510
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=n82e16822242002 on this link under a con it says its formatted to fat 32 which is what the PS3 can read.
206275
Alas, no. Like many modern hard drives, certain unique drive parameters are kept in the firmware ROM on the controller board, so swapping firmware will not work.There is a company that advertises they can do a firmware copy--you send them your dead controller board, they copy the firmware onto a new controller board and send it back. It's spendy and if the problem isn't the controller (or if the firmware on the controller is damaged) it won't work. You can reach them at http://www.hdd-parts.com/
2274732
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
486071
I bought 3 of these drives for the 3 PS4's in our home. They DO NOT FIT into the PS4 as the drive is twice as thick as the drive that came in the PS4. A small modification is required. Simply remove the HDD caddy and the old PS4, insert the new drive without the caddy. This takes a little moving around to get it lined up. The force of tightening the screws will hold the larger drive in place. I installed a piece of 2 inch wide double sided tape on top of the HDD that will insure no movement while carrying the PS$ around in my G15.5 portable case.
1951323
Yes you should, unless the Disc Type is not compatible in Japan or on Japanese (as u say) PS3 devices. Mine is BLUS30902GH
1058092
Hello, Yes. http://science.opposingviews.com/use-external-wd-hard-drive-ps3-10640.html