How to transfer files/DLC from old PS3 to new PS3?

[GeologyNut]

Originally Posted by awongus

^ Forgive me for asking another potentially dumb question, but what is FAT32/NTFS, and how do I know if my USB thumb drive is one or the other?

FAT32 and NTFS are file storage systems. Most thumb drives and external hard drives are formatted in FAT32 (unless specified on the packaging). The Playstation 3 cannot read nor write to a NTFS file system so in order to view/play/copy/delete files to the playstation 3, you must have a FAT32 formatted hard drive/thumb drive.

To check, right click the external hard drive/thumb drive in My Computer and click Properties. It should say there the "File System!"

Additionally, FAT32 file systems cannot store single files larger than 4 GB, NTFS can. Any other questions just hollar!