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Can you use a USB as HDD on PS3?
Luckily, gamers can just plug an external HDD into the console’s USB port and use that make room on the internal drive. One thing you need to remember is that the hard drive needs to be formatted to use – this means that every single thing on the drive will be deleted before you can use it.
What format does a PS3 hard drive need to be?
FAT32
If you want to hook up any kind of external HDD or flash drive via USB to your PS3, it needs to be formatted in FAT32. Most external HDDs that claim support with Mac/OSX will be pre-formatted in FAT32, so you won’t need to worry about it.
What flash drives are compatible with PS3?
Generally, all USB storage devices known as flash drives and USB drives should work with PS3 except the file system of which is not FAT32 as it demands. Since PS3 USB format should be the old “FAT32” while most of the modern new USB drives come with widely used “NTFS”, users need first format USB as FAT32 for PS3.
Does SanDisk work with PS3?
SanDisk – Ultra 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive – Black “This worked for my PS3 and PS4 to backup my data. A nice little backup device for the price….
Is exFAT the same as FAT32 for PS3?
exFAT file system makes up the limitation of FAT32 in file size and volume size but it is easier to be corrupted compared with FAT32.
What type of hard drive does the PS3 use?
The hard drive we’re using here is a basic 5400rpm 500GB model. Unlike the PS4, the PS3 lets you back-up all your saved games to a USB stick in one go, or even back-up almost all of your data (anything that DRM does not bar) before throwing out the old HDD. You’ll find this option in the system settings menu in settings.
Can you use a flash drive for PS3 backup?
Using a Flash Drive for PS3 Backup. Flash drives are cheap to buy and more useful on a daily basis, but you will not be able to move over any themes, setting preferences, or sign-in information during a PS3 backup.
Is it possible to flash a PS3?
But the question remains, why weren’t this hackers happy with the console, and what’s so good about flashing a PS3? Flashing can be done by two methods, using a USB dongle (on a firmware not superior to 3.41), or just straight up using a custom firmware, similar to what’s being done to flashed PSP’s.
How do I get the hard drive out of a PS3?
To get the hard drive out of a Slim PS3, you need to turn it off, turn it over and pull off a little plastic flap on its underside. It should be pretty clear, sitting towards the front of the bottom plate. This flap will reveal a little screw that keeps a piece of plastic in place just under the Blu-ray drive.