Will this device work on a (currently) 80gb PS3? I guess that would be a regular PS3, in comparison to the "slim" version.
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I'm not sure how different the results would be compared to the slim, but with my 120GB slim it caused stuttering and freezing, so I no longer use it.
819756
I installed this into mine. It is the old version with the PS2 backwards compatibility. It has worked flawlessly for a couple months now.
819757
Yes. My PS3 is a 1st gen. Works great. Both 1st gen. and slims use the same hard drives.
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Based on Sony's upgrade instructions, it looks like a 2.5 inch SATA drive like the WD will work in any PS3 model (https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/362/~/upgrade-the-hard-disk-drive-(hdd)). I have not had any trouble with the drive since installing it in my formerly-160BG PS3.
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I don't think so. I think the Playstation only uses USB for additional storage.
771399
just like you i'm not a tech savvy but this item is working perfect on my ps4and 1.5 tb is better than 1tb ;) (the 500gb from my ps4, I installed it on my ps3)
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Yes! As long as you can unscrew the Harddrive that is currently in your ps3. I dropped a 500gb in fat ps3 I have but then bought a ps4 :( wasting money lol Don't forget to get your games off for the new drive. I recommend a 32gb flash drive!
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I would also like to get this HD for the ps3 ... Not sure why this wouldn't work ... Any confirmation out there??
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the model number for my backwards compatible ps3 is CECha01. i thought that all 60gb ps3s were backwards compatible, but they are not because i bought one for my daughter on amazon recently and it wasn't backwards compatible. So if that's what you want, ask first.
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The maximum drive you can put in any playstation is 1tb. For external drives, it will read up to 2tb. Of course with external, you can partition a 4tb drive into 2x2tb; which will also work. But to answer your question, The drive is 931gb, no matter what kind of format is used on it. After putting a 1tb in my ps3 slim, formatting, and restoring about 25gb of save data, I had a little over 800gb free. So I would approximate about 825gb with a fresh start.
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.Hi Chuck,I remember a question on line identical to yours and the response given was no. You think like me. I planned to do that myself but the data on the external has to be downloaded to the PS3 in order to work. I bought a 1T hard drive to replace the 250GB that I had and love it. I believe it was under $100 and extremely easy to do. Currently, I have 54 games and well over300 hours of video not to mention music and photos and still have 470GB free for future downloads. I back things up on the external to be safe but am happy with it. Of course it comes with a price to do that but considering the cost of downloads, it pays for itself. .Hi Chuck,I remember a question on line identical to yours and the response given was no. You think like me. I planned to do that myself but the data on the external has to be downloaded to the PS3 in order to work. I bought a 1T hard drive to replace the 250GB that I had and love it. I believe it was under $100 and extremely easy to do. Currently, I have 54 games and well over300 hours of video not to mention music and photos and still have 470GB free for future downloads. I back things up on the external to be safe but am happy with it. Of course it comes with a price to do... » Read More .Hi Chuck,I remember a question on line identical to yours and the response given was no. You think like me. I planned to do that myself but the data on the external has to be downloaded to the PS3 in order to work. I bought a 1T hard drive to replace the 250GB that I had and love it. I believe it was under $100 and extremely easy to do. Currently, I have 54 games and well over300 hours of video not to mention music and photos and still have 470GB free for future downloads. I back things up on the external to be safe but am happy with it. Of course it comes with a price to do that but considering the cost of downloads, it pays for itself. « Show Less
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I have the slim and this didn't work. at the end I had to take it to get fixed at my local gaming store. not sure if it works on the original but I doubt it.
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Sorry it took so long. This hard drive is ONLY for the slim model. Go figure, just another way to control our gaming. Lol.
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I have the ps3 slim too, and when I played this game I was surprised because the refresh is better in comparation with assassins creed 1 (for example when you load and Atalaya). I think you probably have a ventilation problem.
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Does with work with the latest PS3 Software update 3.55? I know they've been disabling 3rd party USB devices and narrowing it down to devices that are either Sony or USB Certified.EDIT: I checked that Newegg link and it had a product picture of the packaging which had the USB logo on it. So it appears to be USB Certified. A review on the same site said it didn't require drivers. Thanks for that link. :D
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It works completely fine on my 12 gig ps3, so I'm sure it'll work on your 40 gig. But you also need to buy the holder for the hard drive, because just the hard drive won't work.
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MJ@NeweggRating: Review Date: 07/21/09Great drive works well with ps3Cons: Not any yet and hopefully never. Pros: This is a really good drive and comes already formatted in FAT32 so you can plug right into the ps3. It is really small and quiet. Comment:
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The Slim USB CD-ROM, as you see. Plus the USB plug-in. All you should have to do is plug the device in and it should automatically work. I think there was an installation CD with it, just in case it didn't automatically work...
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Yes it is a Slim Playstation. Hope this helps, otherwise, let me know and will assist you.
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Yes, this hard drive will work on the original PS3. Be aware, even though it does not say it, the drive is refurbished.