If you run out of Hard Drive space?

Yes, you can buy another Hard Disk, but you have to change it yourself. About deleting stuff, not necessary. just back it up externally, and then change drives. Instructions to change HD are in the User's Manual.

i would recommend buying a big hard disk(250gb+) if you're changing it anyway.

Doesn't it void your warranty by remvoing the original hard-drive?

The reason I ask because when I got my PS3 from service they put a sticker over that hard-drive area on the bottom where you remove the hard-drive.

heres you answer straight from the horses mouth

The PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment 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. Please refer to the PLAYSTATION 3 system owner's manual on how to properly upgrade the hard disk drive. The HDD must be a 2.5" SATA HDD.



Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. (SCEA) does not have any information regarding specific compatibility or recommendations for hard disk drives for the PLAYSTATION 3 system. Upgrading the HDD will not void the warranty, however, the consumer takes full responsibility when upgrading the HDD

if you upgrade your hard drive will it make your ps3 slow?madskillz8

No. It should be fine.

Oh ok thanks alot... I have one more ?.. i looked at some old forums but i cant find the answer. I plan on getting a 40 gb ps3. I dont plan on downloading anything and just play games and online sometimes.. is 40 gig enough space for just that?

lol word, a forum topic that suits my PS3, i put in a 320gig HDD, which only comes out to 301 gigs or so cause it uses the rest for system settings and whatnot, that just like the 60 gigPS3 HDD, it says 60 but in reality its only 48 or so for settings and such, but anyway yeah, i got the full 300+ gigs on myPS3 right now and im thinking of what to do with the other hdd, i also got a second PS3 when i bought my hdtv, so its great, but it was only the 40 gig one so i put the 60 gig one in the 40 gig PS3 and now i dont know what to do with the 40gig HDD lol, anyway yeah the warranty doesnt void when you switch them so dont worry, and i was wondering, what all do you put on there to make your HDD so full lol, i mean you cant be that desperate for porn, can you???..............:question:SPD_WeBmAsTaH

Danggg, that 320GB hard drive just came out too. You are a pimp my friend. first person I've heard put this in a PS3.

Oh ok thanks alot... I have one more ?.. i looked at some old forums but i cant find the answer. I plan on getting a 40 gb ps3. I dont plan on downloading anything and just play games and online sometimes.. is 40 gig enough space for just that?

Ranger_22

Unlike what other people are saying... you don't need to upgrade.

If you are just using it to play games and play online - but not for downloading.... 40GB is more than enough space. If you are going to be downloading demo's, you can just delete them when you are finished. But as far as game saves go and such- you would be fine with the 40GB.

And if you find you need more space... then you can buy it later on. But if you are just using the PS3 for games and not downloading - then 40GB is more than enough. Don't waste your money on a bigger HDD unless you really need it.

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Oh ok thanks alot... I have one more ?.. i looked at some old forums but i cant find the answer. I plan on getting a 40 gb ps3. I dont plan on downloading anything and just play games and online sometimes.. is 40 gig enough space for just that?

LtColJaxson

Unlike what other people are saying... you don't need to upgrade.

If you are just using it to play games and play online - but not for downloading.... 40GB is more than enough space. If you are going to be downloading demo's, you can just delete them when you are finished. But as far as game saves go and such- you would be fine with the 40GB.

And if you find you need more space... then you can buy it later on. But if you are just using the PS3 for games and not downloading - then 40GB is more than enough. Don't waste your money on a bigger HDD unless you really need it.

Thanks.. That what i was looking for lol..

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Oh ok thanks alot... I have one more ?.. i looked at some old forums but i cant find the answer. I plan on getting a 40 gb ps3. I dont plan on downloading anything and just play games and online sometimes.. is 40 gig enough space for just that?

LtColJaxson

Unlike what other people are saying... you don't need to upgrade.

If you are just using it to play games and play online - but not for downloading.... 40GB is more than enough space. If you are going to be downloading demo's, you can just delete them when you are finished. But as far as game saves go and such- you would be fine with the 40GB.

And if you find you need more space... then you can buy it later on. But if you are just using the PS3 for games and not downloading - then 40GB is more than enough. Don't waste your money on a bigger HDD unless you really need it.

Thanks.. That what i was looking for lol..

Not necessarily wasting money, but I like to keep everything I download, and put pics on there as well, on top of all the games I purchase from the PS store.

[QUOTE="SPD_WeBmAsTaH"]lol word, a forum topic that suits my PS3, i put in a 320gig HDD, which only comes out to 301 gigs or so cause it uses the rest for system settings and whatnot, that just like the 60 gigPS3 HDD, it says 60 but in reality its only 48 or so for settings and such, but anyway yeah, i got the full 300+ gigs on myPS3 right now and im thinking of what to do with the other hdd, i also got a second PS3 when i bought my hdtv, so its great, but it was only the 40 gig one so i put the 60 gig one in the 40 gig PS3 and now i dont know what to do with the 40gig HDD lol, anyway yeah the warranty doesnt void when you switch them so dont worry, and i was wondering, what all do you put on there to make your HDD so full lol, i mean you cant be that desperate for porn, can you???..............:question:motherboop

Danggg, that 320GB hard drive just came out too. You are a pimp my friend. first person I've heard put this in a PS3.

I put the 320GB in my laptop - the 250GB that was in my MacBook Pro into the PS3. I forgot what happened to my original 60GB drive :(

i really dont need to change my hard drive because i just delete old saved filesMURDA_B

Try to buy the largest HDD you can. I replaced my 20g with a 160g and it's not bad.holdthelemon

I have a quick question.. So I ordered a new hdd already with an external enclosure...

Now, Can I just stick the new hdd in and format it.. then put it in the enclosure and back up the files.. then stick it back into the ps3 so I'll have everything on the new drive?

Or.. will the PS3 erase stuff if the old drive gets pulled out..?

This is the model I bought to replace my 60 gig HD! It is now $20 cheaper since I bought it a few months ago.....

http://oyendigital.com/hard-drives/store/NN2-54-320-SWE.html This model runs at 5400RPM.

If you want the 7200RPM model, http://oyendigital.com/hard-drives/store/NN2-72-320-SWE.html

I just backed up my data onto my iPod, removed the original HD, installed the new 320gig HD & transfered the saved data from iPod. All in all, took about 2 hours or so.

If you have questions about installation, READ YOUR MANUAL!!!!! Or check Gamespot's help section for the PS3 technical section.

Enjoy & have fun!

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Oh ok thanks alot... I have one more ?.. i looked at some old forums but i cant find the answer. I plan on getting a 40 gb ps3. I dont plan on downloading anything and just play games and online sometimes.. is 40 gig enough space for just that?

LtColJaxson

Unlike what other people are saying... you don't need to upgrade.

If you are just using it to play games and play online - but not for downloading.... 40GB is more than enough space. If you are going to be downloading demo's, you can just delete them when you are finished. But as far as game saves go and such- you would be fine with the 40GB.

And if you find you need more space... then you can buy it later on. But if you are just using the PS3 for games and not downloading - then 40GB is more than enough. Don't waste your money on a bigger HDD unless you really need it.

can you point out what I'm doing wrong? I don't download, don't put pics or music (got my MAC for that and external drives and ipods). I bought launch day ps3 60 gb which of course has a capacity of about 55 or less in reality. I loaded games but have not fully played Devil may cry 4, fallout, mgs4, heavenly sword, RSV2, resistance, COD WaW, Gaiden Sigma. Then I looked at my capacity and it went from 55 to 23gb. Sounds to me even if you are gaming you will need a bigger hard drive because alot of the games need 2gb to around 4 like MGS4 to play. Unless you delete them and re-install?

I have a quick question.. So I ordered a new hdd already with an external enclosure...

Now, Can I just stick the new hdd in and format it.. then put it in the enclosure and back up the files.. then stick it back into the ps3 so I'll have everything on the new drive?

Or.. will the PS3 erase stuff if the old drive gets pulled out..?

TIGERLUCK

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I have a quick question.. So I ordered a new hdd already with an external enclosure...

Now, Can I just stick the new hdd in and format it.. then put it in the enclosure and back up the files.. then stick it back into the ps3 so I'll have everything on the new drive?

Or.. will the PS3 erase stuff if the old drive gets pulled out..?

Duckman5

so which part of it wouldn't work? like even if I made the original hdd external.. I can't back up the files to the new internal hdd?

If none of that works.. do I need to backup everything at once? or I can I back up bits and pieces at a time?

[QUOTE="madskillz8"]if you upgrade your hard drive will it make your ps3 slow?Duckman5

No. It should be fine.

...That's a lot of space.tylergamereview

I have a quick question.. So I ordered a new hdd already with an external enclosure...

Now, Can I just stick the new hdd in and format it.. then put it in the enclosure and back up the files.. then stick it back into the ps3 so I'll have everything on the new drive?

Or.. will the PS3 erase stuff if the old drive gets pulled out..?