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Bango · 03-03-2008, 10:00 PM

Anybody know about my psn purchases? Warhawk, PAIN, etc....will I just be able to re-download from the PSN at no charge? I hope I don't have to re-purchase them...

kwrobbins · 03-03-2008, 10:01 PM

Thanks guys!

Grim Reaper · 03-03-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bango

Anybody know about my psn purchases? Warhawk, PAIN, etc....will I just be able to re-download from the PSN at no charge? I hope I don't have to re-purchase them...

you'll just have to re-download them. no, you dont have to pay for them again.

Bango · 03-03-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

you'll just have to re-download them. no, you dont have to pay for them again.

awesome, thanks!

Grim Reaper · 03-03-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bango

awesome, thanks!

your welcome

alphapyro · 03-08-2008, 12:11 AM

Just dropped the 320gb WD scorpio in my PS3, went off without a hitch!

I previously had a 32Gb external drive connected with a USB cable and so I did a system Backup to that before upgrading the drive... All of my games and saved data was replaced without having to download anything! I was thrilled that I didn't lose a speck of my data!

I put the old drive in the anti-static bag the new drive came in for safe keeping in case I need to send it in.

I'm still amazed how small those laptop drives are compared to their 3.5" counterparts.

DeathByAsh'aman · 03-12-2008, 03:32 AM

Just upgraded to the 320 gig WD as well, smooth sailing. Gotta love the PS3.

helli3yte · 03-14-2008, 02:42 AM

meh, im waiting for the samsung 500 gb drive to come out. they said it was launching in march. still waiting

syncguy · 03-15-2008, 09:28 AM

Could heat be a problem when PS3 drive is upgraded. The PS3 is designed for certain drive and if it is upgraded to a larger version, which could generate more heat, that could create issues. I am not saying it will but this is a possibility. Any experience, comments?

Thanks.

dpomp · 03-15-2008, 10:23 AM

edit

Mouse · 03-18-2008, 06:14 PM

Syncguy, I put in a 7200 RPM drive and have had no overheating issues. I even set my PS3 to work on Folding@Home overnight leaving the thing running for 6 to 9 hours each time and still no problem. Just make sure it's in a well ventilated area and you will be good to go.

syncguy · 03-19-2008, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse

Syncguy, I put in a 7200 RPM drive and have had no overheating issues. I even set my PS3 to work on Folding@Home overnight leaving the thing running for 6 to 9 hours each time and still no problem. Just make sure it's in a well ventilated area and you will be good to go.

Thanks. This is good news.

Mikeblu · 03-24-2008, 04:31 PM

I also thought it would be relevant to put on something about external HDDs.

You can put on any USB 2.0 HDD as long as it is in the FAT32 format which most drives are when you buy them, if not use a PC/Mac to refomat it.

You can use any size from 40GB to 2TB. But not all options are avalable on externals as internals.

on an external you cannot-
Save games
have PSN games
store themes
and you still need an internal HDD.

note MIcro drives for CF type II also need to be in FAT32.

ricky tee78 · 03-25-2008, 05:17 AM

Im looking to swap my 60gb ps3's hard drive out with for a 320gb. does anyone know who makes hard drives that are commonly used for this? and more importantly, has anyone on here actually done this who could give any tips on how to do it?

thanks for any help

Marquoz · 03-25-2008, 05:24 AM

The manual contains detailed instructions on how to swap out a hard drive. There is also a sticky thread https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=37467 with more information, and I think links to good hard drives to use.

Mikeblu · 03-25-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricky tee78

Im looking to swap my 60gb ps3's hard drive out with for a 320gb. does anyone know who makes hard drives that are commonly used for this? and more importantly, has anyone on here actually done this who could give any tips on how to do it?

thanks for any help

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digi...6446644&sr=1-1
thinking of getting it myself

clownface · 03-25-2008, 12:08 PM

I've done it myself and I used a Western Digital scorpio drive 250GB 5400rpm's. So far so good.

Mikeblu · 03-25-2008, 12:16 PM

And for those wanting really high capacity
2TB black drive;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digi...6447203&sr=1-2
For those with white PS3s;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Giga...6447203&sr=1-2
And I belive a silver PS3 is coming aswell;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digi...6447203&sr=1-2

Mikeblu · 03-25-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

you'll just have to re-download them. no, you dont have to pay for them again.

although its a 5 download max then you have to buy them again.

Xerious · 03-25-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikeblu

although its a 5 download max then you have to buy them again.

and where does it specify the maximum of redownloads possible? i have not seen this anywhere... and i have redownloaded my games definately more than 5 times...

03-15-2008, 10:23 AM	#70
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	edit Last edited by dpomp; 03-15-2008 at 10:41 AM. Reason: nevermind drive is 3.5" instead of 2.5"

03-25-2008, 05:17 AM	#74
ricky tee78 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	PS3 hard drive increase. 320gb? Im looking to swap my 60gb ps3's hard drive out with for a 320gb. does anyone know who makes hard drives that are commonly used for this? and more importantly, has anyone on here actually done this who could give any tips on how to do it? thanks for any help

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03-03-2008, 10:00 PM	#61
Bango Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego, CA Trading Score:4	Anybody know about my psn purchases? Warhawk, PAIN, etc....will I just be able to re-download from the PSN at no charge? I hope I don't have to re-purchase them...

03-03-2008, 10:01 PM	#62
kwrobbins Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Maryville Tennessee 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:2445 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:95	Thanks guys!

03-08-2008, 12:11 AM	#66
alphapyro Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Kansas Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:14	Just dropped the 320gb WD scorpio in my PS3, went off without a hitch! I previously had a 32Gb external drive connected with a USB cable and so I did a system Backup to that before upgrading the drive... All of my games and saved data was replaced without having to download anything! I was thrilled that I didn't lose a speck of my data! I put the old drive in the anti-static bag the new drive came in for safe keeping in case I need to send it in. I'm still amazed how small those laptop drives are compared to their 3.5" counterparts.

03-12-2008, 03:32 AM	#67
DeathByAsh'aman Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Out West PSNetwork: DanceTheSpears	Just upgraded to the 320 gig WD as well, smooth sailing. Gotta love the PS3.

03-14-2008, 02:42 AM	#68
helli3yte Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Mt.Prospect, IL	meh, im waiting for the samsung 500 gb drive to come out. they said it was launching in march. still waiting

03-15-2008, 09:28 AM	#69
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	Could heat be a problem when PS3 drive is upgraded. The PS3 is designed for certain drive and if it is upgraded to a larger version, which could generate more heat, that could create issues. I am not saying it will but this is a possibility. Any experience, comments? Thanks.

03-18-2008, 06:14 PM	#71
Mouse Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas, USA Blu-ray collection:83 DVD collection:116 Trading Score:1	Syncguy, I put in a 7200 RPM drive and have had no overheating issues. I even set my PS3 to work on Folding@Home overnight leaving the thing running for 6 to 9 hours each time and still no problem. Just make sure it's in a well ventilated area and you will be good to go.

03-24-2008, 04:31 PM	#73
Mikeblu Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:1	I also thought it would be relevant to put on something about external HDDs. You can put on any USB 2.0 HDD as long as it is in the FAT32 format which most drives are when you buy them, if not use a PC/Mac to refomat it. You can use any size from 40GB to 2TB. But not all options are avalable on externals as internals. on an external you cannot- Save games have PSN games store themes and you still need an internal HDD. note MIcro drives for CF type II also need to be in FAT32.

03-25-2008, 05:24 AM	#75
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	The manual contains detailed instructions on how to swap out a hard drive. There is also a sticky thread https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=37467 with more information, and I think links to good hard drives to use.

03-25-2008, 12:08 PM	#77
clownface Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brooklyn New York	I've done it myself and I used a Western Digital scorpio drive 250GB 5400rpm's. So far so good.

03-25-2008, 12:16 PM	#78
Mikeblu Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:1	And for those wanting really high capacity 2TB black drive; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digi...6447203&sr=1-2 For those with white PS3s; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Giga...6447203&sr=1-2 And I belive a silver PS3 is coming aswell; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digi...6447203&sr=1-2

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