Need help .. external HDD for PS3

[Goodintentions]

Originally Posted by pacificvibes

Seagate and WD (western digital) are all good brands.

"i dont want to change my internal HDD ..( i tend to have problems happen when doing things like that)"


It is really easy. I'm not good with that kinda stuff either but it was a piece of pie.

i didnt mena in that i couldnt handle it .. i had my PS2 apart ALL THE TIME but i have heard that the blue screws in the system are very delicate and have heard horror stories of them stripping .. and i was implying that with my luck that would happen ..

[Shigun]

Originally Posted by Goodintentions

i didnt mena in that i couldnt handle it .. i had my PS2 apart ALL THE TIME but i have heard that the blue screws in the system are very delicate and have heard horror stories of them stripping .. and i was implying that with my luck that would happen ..

I swapped my 60GB out for a 500GB not too long ago. Only stripped one screw when taking it out and putting it back. As long as you don't rush and have a screwdriver of the right size you'd be fine. Took about fifteen to twenty minutes total.

As for external, I own two WD passports (320GB) and love both of 'em. I've plugged them into my PS3 on multiple occasions to view videos or play music off of 'em. I highly recommend them.

[Goodintentions]

Seagate 160GB Black Armor USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

would anyone suggest this one ?? its a gold box deal on amazon for 50 bucks right nnow

[Single_Stack]

Just remember you can't put games on an external, only pictures, music and video. But an external is required to backup the PS3's drive.

It took me about 4 minutes to replace mine, and didn't have any issue with any screws. ANY screw can be stripped if you're doing it wrong!

[Goodintentions]

so the PS3 doesnt read save files off the external HDD's ?? i thought they did .. well that changes everything now ..

[Single_Stack]

Originally Posted by Goodintentions

so the PS3 doesnt read save files off the external HDD's ?? i thought they did .. well that changes everything now ..

Works for save files, yes-- but those are TINY compared to whole games. What is taking up all the room on your drive?

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by Goodintentions

so the PS3 doesnt read save files off the external HDD's ?? i thought they did .. well that changes everything now ..

You can copy saved games as long as their are not protected. The majority of PSN save game files are copy protected, but will backup.

[Goodintentions]

what i wanted to be able to do was back up my DL games ( so i dont have to burn any of my 5 DL's when im not currently playing htem ) and my save files ( though mostly for games i dont have anymore but dont want to lose my files ) ... im thinking i may just have to upgrade the internal and be doen with it

[Single_Stack]

Originally Posted by Goodintentions

Seagate 160GB Black Armor USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

would anyone suggest this one ?? its a gold box deal on amazon for 50 bucks right nnow

Expensive for the size. You can get 500+ GB on Newegg for $70.