PS3 hard drive Question

[Fang Dangerchili]

If i need extra space can i use an external hard drive plugged into the usb slot? Or do i have to replace the existing hard drive with a larger one?
Thanks

[Twankies08]

You can use an external hard drive to store
or back saved data utility, music, photos, and
some videos but the game data utility stays on the
PS3 hard drive

[sega_smasher]

just make sure its FAT32 formatted

[Danv1369]

It is easy to upgrade the internal HDD. I upgraded to 500GB for less then $120

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by Danv1369

It is easy to upgrade the internal HDD. I upgraded to 500GB for less then $120

can i just ask what's the point in upgrading to a bigger HD?
I downloaded demos, play them and then delete them, samewith videos (even though i ussually dont dl them, i just watch on my pc) So i'm just curious as to what everyone is doing with a bigger hard drive? Is there downloadable movies like xbox360 or something i'm missing

[alkalinesi]

Originally Posted by perfectdark

can i just ask what's the point in upgrading to a bigger HD?
I downloaded demos, play them and then delete them, samewith videos (even though i ussually dont dl them, i just watch on my pc) So i'm just curious as to what everyone is doing with a bigger hard drive? Is there downloadable movies like xbox360 or something i'm missing

well when you install a game, it takes space. i think. so if you use up all your space, then delete a game(not demo) from your hardrive and decide you wanna play it again, you have to reinstall it. i have the 60gb and used most of it, im actually looking into upgrading to a bigger hard drive. and i heard its easy, can anyone confirm?

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by perfectdark

can i just ask what's the point in upgrading to a bigger HD?
I downloaded demos, play them and then delete them, samewith videos (even though i ussually dont dl them, i just watch on my pc) So i'm just curious as to what everyone is doing with a bigger hard drive? Is there downloadable movies like xbox360 or something i'm missing

Movies, game videos, demos, game installs, game saves, etc. It can add up if you use it enough, but you can delete game installs if you are never going to play the game again. It really depends on what you use it for.

[vamsilak]

replacing the HD in the ps3 is very easy
but if u have sony warranty don't mess with it wait until sony warranty expires otherwise if u iopen it sony's warranty will be void

now replacing the harddrive is very simple
all u need paperclip scrrewdriver i think
its sata 2.5'' harddrive

there are lot of tutorials how to change the harddrive

[Seeking_Alpha]

Replacing the drive wont void ur warranty. That info is in the manual. You'll just have to put back the original if you claim warranty. That info i got from the sony rep when i had my ps3 fixed back in october.

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by killowertz

Movies, game videos, demos, game installs, game saves, etc. It can add up if you use it enough, but you can delete game installs if you are never going to play the game again. It really depends on what you use it for.

what movies? i thought the PS3 didn't have a downloadable movie service?

[Bluray Geek]

Yes the PS3 online store does allow you to rent and purchase movies from the online store.

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by Bluray Geek

Yes the PS3 online store does allow you to rent and purchase movies from the online store.

thanks i didn't know this i gotta check this out

[CanadianKrazyMods]

Originally Posted by perfectdark

what movies? i thought the PS3 didn't have a downloadable movie service?

it's not available in canada

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by CanadianKrazyMods

it's not available in canada

what if i change my gamertag location?

[neos_peace]

Originally Posted by vamsilak

if u have sony warranty don't mess with it wait until sony warranty expires otherwise if u iopen it sony's warranty will be void

If you go to sony.com and look up that information. It even says there that replacing the hardrive with another one WILL NOT void the warranty. You'll just have to put it back in if you need to send it in is all.

[netguy503]

So this process is fairly easy? I will have to do this soon.

Anyway, this thread made me wonder what happened to the sticky thread of what to do when upgrading your HDD. I thought it was very helpful.

[Pepelutivruski4]

Originally Posted by vamsilak

replacing the HD in the ps3 is very easy
but if u have sony warranty don't mess with it wait until sony warranty expires otherwise if u iopen it sony's warranty will be void

now replacing the harddrive is very simple
all u need paperclip scrrewdriver i think
its sata 2.5'' harddrive

there are lot of tutorials how to change the harddrive

changing out the hard drive does not void any warranty, and it is so easy to do that i have never done it myself, but i walked my brother in law through his HDD switch over the phone.

and for those who don't know... if you buy a movie from the PSN store, you can't re-download it, as it doesn't show up in your download list in the transaction stuff.

also, they do'nt even come in surround sound.

[gnash]

I just swapped out the oringinal 60g HDD from my launch unit and replaced it with a WD Scorpio 320g HD. I think the whole process took less than 20 minutes.....very very easy. Here is a link to a how-to on the forum:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=37467

As an aside, I'm looking to buy a case for my old HD....does anyone know off-hand if I can restore the system from the original HD once I do this? I know some proprietary content will need to be re-downloaded, but will this work for everything else?

Thanks in advance!

[havuk88]

I want to do this but don't have an external drive to use, am I out of luck?

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by havuk88

I want to do this but don't have an external drive to use, am I out of luck?

You are fine. Just use a USB memory stick and just copy the Saved Game files for your Backup by manually selecting them. Sure you'll have to reinstall/download all of your games, but at least you won't lose anything permanent.