What hard drive does ps3 use?

The PlayStation 3 is designed to run with 9.5mm high, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives - the exact same models found in most modern laptop computers. As SATA is effectively an open standard, you can pair your PS3 with any device that uses the interface.

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Likewise, do all ps3 use the same hard drive?

Yes and no; the had drive type is the same, the hard drive will physically work in the new device. However, PS3 hard drives are encrypted, so if you just move the drive into a new PS3 the drive won't actually work; you'll have to reformat it.

Similarly, can I use a ps3 hard drive in my PC? 5 Answers. IF you mean an external drive or somehow hooking your PS3 to your PC no, you can't install games on an external drive like that. You can however use a laptop 2.5" HDD and replace the physical HDD inside the PS3 (you can backup and restore your current saves to keep all your stuff too).

One may also ask, can ps3 use SSD hard drive?

The PS3 doesn't have a very fast hard drive controller. You can get an SSD to install, but it really isn't worth it. It's a SATA-150 controller. You can get a 7,200 RPM drive to work, but even that won't work at full speed.

Can a ps3 use a 1tb hard drive?

You need to make sure it's a 2.5-inch serial ATA drive of 9.5mm height or less. In practical terms this means you can buy most 2.5-inch 500GB or 1TB slimline hard drives without any major issues.

Related Question Answers

Can ps3 run without hard drive?

The PS3 will not work without a hard drive, but it's also designed to format the HDD automatically for PS3 use when you put it in and start the system up.

Can you replace a ps3 hard drive?

The PS3 system hard disk drive (HDD) is removable and upgradeable. An upgrade can be performed by removing the hard drive and replacing it with a larger capacity drive. This will happen even if the hard drive was from a different PS3 system. The HDD must be a 2.5” internal Serial ATA HDD.

Can you swap ps3 hard drives from fat to slim?

Yes it will both units use a SATA2 2.5 notebook drive. However the PS3 encrypts the data on the drive so if you swap them over the new one will ask to format the drive and all data will be lost. So you need to backup the data and restore it onto the new drive.

How do I upgrade my ps3 hard drive?

How to Upgrade the PS3 Hard Drive

1. Connect a USB hard drive to the PS3.
2. Copy the old PS3 contents to the USB drive.
3. Power down the PS3 console and remove all cables.
4. Remove the PS3 HDD cover.
5. Loosen the HDD tray screw.
6. Slide the PS3 HDD tray out.
7. Remove and replace the PS3 hard drive.
8. Secure the new hard drive and reattach the cover plate.

What is the biggest hard drive for ps3?

According to psdevwiki the max size is 1TB, but there are some people using 2TB hard drives on PS3.

Can I upgrade my ps3 to ps4?

Thanks to Sony's new PS3 to PS4 program, you can upgrade select PS3 games to a PS4 version for just $10. Here's how to take advantage of the promotion, which lasts until early next year. 1. Make sure you own either the Blu-ray disc or digital download of the PS3 game you'd like to upgrade.

Can I turn my ps3 into a ps4?

Get the PS4 digital version of selected games for a discounted price when you buy the PS3 version. Redeem the code packed into the PS3 version of the game on PlayStation Store and download the PS4 version of the game. Then use the original PS3 disc in your PS4 system to activate and start playing.

Does ps3 support 2tb HDD?

From everything I have heard and read, the PS3 OS has issues supporting 2TB drives, they pretty much don't work. Generally 1TB and below run issue free. I haven't tested with a 2TB myself though. There's also only one 2TB option that will fit anyway, that's the one that you purchased.

Can I plug ps3 into laptop?

When you connect the laptop to a supported HDMI device, the laptop can display its contents to the external monitor. The only way to play a PS3 using a laptop's screen is if the laptop supports HDMI input. Some laptops accept HDMI input and can be utilized to display Sony PS3 and other HDMI ready devices.

What hard drives are compatible with ps3?

The PS3 is compatible with just about any 2.5-inch SATA notebook hard disk. Both 5400- and 7200-RPM drives should work fine. The physical size of the hard disk is important because it has to fit the PS3's 2.5-inch drive tray.

How can I connect my ps3 hard drive to my laptop?

Accessing the PS3 HDD From a PC

1. Power down the PC and unplug it from the socket.
2. Remove the computer case so you can gain access to the chassis.
3. Slide the PS3 hard drive into an empty drive bay slot on your computer.
4. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the drive.

How do I check my hard drive on ps3?

To check the space of your Hard drive. Go into the 'Settings' on the PS3 Menu, then into 'System Settings'. Then scroll all the way down to the near bottom of that sub menu to 'System Information'. Enter it and you will see info like what version your ps3 is.