I Need Ps3 Harddrive Help!!!

[sega_smasher]

sweet so i can go up to 320? how much do those run for? and could u use all the space on it?

[katharsis]

It should work. I invested in a 500GB external that is hooked up through my router and works like a charm.

[Borrik]

It has been suggested that I should buy This

So what is the difference between what was posted previously and the one that was suggested to me? Save a few bucks and the serial # (suggested:WD2500BEVE; above:WD2500BEVSRTL ?!

[kotton247]

While we are discussing this, I have a question. So I know how to switch out a hard drive. The only question I have is how to keep the xmb with a fresh hard drive. I know how to back up the game saves, etc. But how do you back up the xmb. Or is it already a pre-loaded file on the Ps3 that will automatically format itself to the hard drive that is installed.

[akbungle]

Originally Posted by kotton247

While we are discussing this, I have a question. So I know how to switch out a hard drive. The only question I have is how to keep the xmb with a fresh hard drive. I know how to back up the game saves, etc. But how do you back up the xmb. Or is it already a pre-loaded file on the Ps3 that will automatically format itself to the hard drive that is installed.

If you mean your theme that is part of the back up. If you mean the "operating system" that is not on your hard drive at all so no worries.

[chnandler_bong]

Originally Posted by kotton247

While we are discussing this, I have a question. So I know how to switch out a hard drive. The only question I have is how to keep the xmb with a fresh hard drive. I know how to back up the game saves, etc. But how do you back up the xmb. Or is it already a pre-loaded file on the Ps3 that will automatically format itself to the hard drive that is installed.

All of the settings set in the XMB should be save on flash memory and not on the internal HDD. Changing the HDD will not remove the PS3's OS.

[kotton247]

Originally Posted by chuckuykendall

All of the settings set in the XMB should be save on flash memory and not on the internal HDD. Changing the HDD will not remove the PS3's OS.

Awesome thats what I wanted to know. After Devil may Cry and all that music I have on mine . Its time to upgrade. I may go with the one that the OP was going to get.

[Living Near Shamu]

Why do you guys need so much? I still have a ton of space left on the original 40G.

[kotton247]

Originally Posted by Living Near Shamu

Why do you guys need so much? I still have a ton of space left on the original 40G.

Install Devil May Cry 4 = 5GB
Install Hot shots golf 5 = 5GB
Music =10 GB
Game saves =2 GB
Original Settings = 4GB
Misc Installs, videos etc. = 3GB

Thats gonna be almost 30GB gone out of my 60. As for you, you only have 10 left. I will not get hot shots, but I am just throwing that out there.

[kotton247]

Crap. One more question. So I know for an external hdd you have to format it on your computer 1st. Also, go through downloading a program that will format it to Fat instead of NTFS. So when u pop this thing in the PS3, will it automatically pop-up and do the install process correctly on the PS3 instead of having to format it using an outside source like a PC, etc. I just don't know where I will get all of the media to back up 29 GB. Also, it says that my OS (XMB) takes up 5GB. Now this was when I 1st got my PS3 at launch. If its flash memory why is it cutting into the HDD. And my final question, what is the best way to get the cover off. I don't want to scratch it like the other member if I can help it.

[akbungle]

Originally Posted by kotton247

Crap. One more question. So I know for an external hdd you have to format it on your computer 1st. Also, go through downloading a program that will format it to Fat instead of NTFS. So when u pop this thing in the PS3, will it automatically pop-up and do the install process correctly on the PS3 instead of having to format it using an outside source like a PC, etc. I just don't know where I will get all of the media to back up 29 GB. Also, it says that my OS (XMB) takes up 5GB. Now this was when I 1st got my PS3 at launch. If its flash memory why is it cutting into the HDD. And my final question, what is the best way to get the cover off. I don't want to scratch it like the other member if I can help it.

Yes it will automatically format it no need to do anything with your PC. And again the scratching I was referring to the Western Digital Passport HD I harvested my 320gb from, the PS3 is easy just gently pop the cover off with a small standard screwdriver. I've done it with both of my PS3 s and it is super simple!

[Iceman_II]

Originally Posted by kotton247

Crap. One more question. So I know for an external hdd you have to format it on your computer 1st. Also, go through downloading a program that will format it to Fat instead of NTFS. So when u pop this thing in the PS3, will it automatically pop-up and do the install process correctly on the PS3 instead of having to format it using an outside source like a PC, etc. I just don't know where I will get all of the media to back up 29 GB. Also, it says that my OS (XMB) takes up 5GB. Now this was when I 1st got my PS3 at launch. If its flash memory why is it cutting into the HDD. And my final question, what is the best way to get the cover off. I don't want to scratch it like the other member if I can help it.

No cover, there is a little access door on the left side labeled HDD

It formats the internal drive to something other than NTFS OR Fat32... not sure what it is, but it can handle really large files over 4GB, so it is NOT fat32

Just back up to any external fat32 drive, it will create a directory on the drive called PS3, and everything it needs within that directory.

I believe that a compressed image of the virgin OS is STORED on the chips, but it is decompressed to be RUN off the hard drive... if you simply recover from the chips, you have none of your customizations, that is why you need to back up and restore.

Sorry, I didn't catch that about cracking open a hard drive... by the way, this is never a good idea, unless you have access to a clean room... dust particles in a hard drive is a bad thing.

[akbungle]

Originally Posted by Borrik

It has been suggested that I should buy This

So what is the difference between what was posted previously and the one that was suggested to me? Save a few bucks?!

Only buy that one if you don't want it to work in your PS3!
It uses the wrong interface you need a Serial ATA drive (SATA) for the PS3 to my knowledge.

[alpinewiz]

I actually got my hard drive for $99.99 on a Best Buy pricing screw up.

[Borrik]

Originally Posted by akbungle

Only buy that one if you don't want it to work in your PS3!
It uses the wrong interface you need a Serial ATA drive for the PS3 to my knowledge.

Well... helpful to know that in the future! Thanks for the heads up!

[Iceman_II]

The XMB is loaded in non volitile memory, so when it is formatting your new hard drive, it is installing the OS, don't just back up the games, back up EVERYTHING, games, pictures, music, videos, the whole ball o wax. That way, when you restore, its like you never left anything

No, it does not void your warrantee

Yes, you MUST have a SATA drive

Not sure what the subscripts on the model numbers mean, probably something about disk cache and or speed... say what you want about transfer rates, but I HIGHLY recommend sticking with 5400 rpm drive... the darn units have heat issues as it is, using a 7200rpm drive only makes the heat worse.

[akbungle]

Originally Posted by Iceman_II

No, it does not void your warrantee

If you read my post you will see I am referring to opening the WD external hard drive case not the PS3. But I will edit it to make that more clear thanks!

[akbungle]

Originally Posted by sega_smasher

sweet so i can go up to 320? how much do those run for? and could u use all the space on it?

I did this drive:
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digita...2504231&sr=1-1
And that way I had somewhere to put my 40gb PS3 drive and got an external drive for "free".(the 320gb drive sells for about 180.50)
****this does void your Western Digital Passport warranty and WD reserves the right to use an IDE drive if they choose*** But so far they are only shipping a 320gb 2.5 in SATA. It worked great for me(pretty hard to pry open/scratched the hell out of the case but who cares).I now have 248gb available and that may be after the 17gb back up I did, sorry don't remember.