Help: Best PS3 External USB Harddrive? - Blu-ray Forum

haushausman · 10-22-2007, 04:38 PM

In a very old thread (that I could no longer find) someone mentioned a 120 gig external harddrive that is USB and works perfect with the PS3, and it was even black!

As my memory dwindles I'm looking for a solution. Just wondering if anyone knows of a really badass, monster, external USB harddrive for the PS3?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

actionhank · 10-22-2007, 05:10 PM

ANY external hard drive should work as long as it's formatted FAT 32, regardless of size

Here is a program that will format any hard drive to FAT32:
http://www.download.com/CompuApps-Sw...html?tag=lst-1

Also look as this:
http://www.wikihow.com/Add-an-Extern...-Playstation-3

SeanMF · 10-22-2007, 05:11 PM

I've got a 500gig WD My Book that is black and I bought over the summer for like $110 at Best Buy that works excellent.

Goodguy818 · 10-22-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by seanfarley2

I've got a 500gig WD My Book that is black and I bought over the summer for like $110 at Best Buy that works excellent.

Same, i have a 500GB WD MyBook and its worked perfectly without any problems since i bought it back around July/August.

haushausman · 10-22-2007, 05:25 PM

Thanks! Just checked out the My Book and it looks perfect!

I'll be getting one for sure... thanks again for the help. This site and its members are the best around.

xtop · 10-22-2007, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by actionhank

ANY external hard drive should work as long as it's formatted FAT 32, regardless of size

Here is a program that will format any hard drive to FAT32:
http://www.download.com/CompuApps-Sw...html?tag=lst-1

Also look as this:
http://www.wikihow.com/Add-an-Extern...-Playstation-3

my drive is ntfs and works fine

ryoohki · 10-22-2007, 11:24 PM

My recommendation, get a 2.5inch drive with a case.. 2.5 drive feed themself from the USB Power, you don't need a PowerSupply. They cost more but are Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more practical if you move it..

xtop · 10-22-2007, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoohki

My recommendation, get a 2.5inch drive with a case.. 2.5 drive feed themself from the USB Power, you don't need a PowerSupply. They cost more but are Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more practical if you move it..

drawing power from the ps3 isn't a good idea imo tho.

Freebster2007 · 10-22-2007, 11:59 PM

Can you store games on their if so i am all over it

Goodguy818 · 10-23-2007, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Freebster2007

Can you store games on their if so i am all over it

Good question, i dont know. Something to state though is that if you are saving trailers to the external hard drive you can only download one at a time.

WriteSimply · 10-23-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

drawing power from the ps3 isn't a good idea imo tho.

Drawing power from any powered USB hub is the function of the hub. It won't make the unit to function badly.

fuad

Maxell · 10-23-2007, 02:23 AM

I have a black Western Digital 120gb portable hard drive that works great with my PS3.
However I dont think you can save game demos on an external. You can save videos from the online store, as well as have music, pics, and your own video on the drive.

xtop · 10-23-2007, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Drawing power from any powered USB hub is the function of the hub. It won't make the unit to function badly.

fuad

not the point i was getting at, but thanks for the reply

10-22-2007, 04:38 PM	#1
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Help: Best PS3 External USB Harddrive? In a very old thread (that I could no longer find) someone mentioned a 120 gig external harddrive that is USB and works perfect with the PS3, and it was even black! As my memory dwindles I'm looking for a solution. Just wondering if anyone knows of a really badass, monster, external USB harddrive for the PS3? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

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10-22-2007, 05:10 PM	#2
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	ANY external hard drive should work as long as it's formatted FAT 32, regardless of size Here is a program that will format any hard drive to FAT32: http://www.download.com/CompuApps-Sw...html?tag=lst-1 Also look as this: http://www.wikihow.com/Add-an-Extern...-Playstation-3

10-22-2007, 05:11 PM	#3
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	I've got a 500gig WD My Book that is black and I bought over the summer for like $110 at Best Buy that works excellent.

10-22-2007, 05:25 PM	#5
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Thanks! Just checked out the My Book and it looks perfect! I'll be getting one for sure... thanks again for the help. This site and its members are the best around.

10-22-2007, 11:24 PM	#7
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	My recommendation, get a 2.5inch drive with a case.. 2.5 drive feed themself from the USB Power, you don't need a PowerSupply. They cost more but are Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more practical if you move it..

10-22-2007, 11:59 PM	#9
Freebster2007 Member Member since:Aug 2007	Can you store games on their if so i am all over it

10-23-2007, 02:23 AM	#12
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	I have a black Western Digital 120gb portable hard drive that works great with my PS3. However I dont think you can save game demos on an external. You can save videos from the online store, as well as have music, pics, and your own video on the drive.

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