PS3 Game Installation Solution = Get A Bigger HDD?

So with more and more games and also all the demos having optional to mandatory installations that would quickly used up all your PS3 HDD space, some might say one solution is get a bigger HDD. But here's the question, how are you going to be able to transfer your game saves, data, and files from your old HDD to your bigger HDD? I think this solution is just another problem.

So with more and more games and also all the demos having optional to mandatory installations that would quickly used up all your PS3 HDD space, some might say one solution is get a bigger HDD. But here's the question, how are you going to be able to transfer your game saves, data, and files from your old HDD to your bigger HDD? I think this solution is just another problem.

ReverseCycology

I think this is what the back up utility is for. of course youd need a flash drvie or an external hard drive that is big enough to hold all of your stuff though. that could be a problem.

theres already an empty HDD space in the back of the PS3, so you can just add a 200 GB for $100u8muhrice

wait so you dont have to swap out the one thats already in there?

Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...Teufelhuhn

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

an 80/60/40 gb is fine enough, you really dont have to install any games unless it was from the PSN Network, and those files are less than a 1 GB. As for demos, usually people just keep them and then delete them later on. Its hard to use all that space up.

Anyways, you have an empty HDD port for the PS3, all you have to do is stick in a new one and just save it on there.. its simple

Memory cards? Flash drives? External HDD? Those USB ports ain't just for show...Teufelhuhn

[QUOTE="u8muhrice"] theres already an empty HDD space in the back of the PS3, so you can just add a 200 GB for $100Zero5000X

wait so you dont have to swap out the one thats already in there?

no bro, just look at the side of the ps3, you can just stick the HDD drive in there.. its meant for that

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...BioShockOwnz

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

Yes just take the hermit solution and throw money at the problem until they make more problems for you to throw money at.

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...BioShockOwnz

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

what are you talking about? Last time I check PS3 owners dont have to fork over 100 dollars for a WiFi addon, unless you got a cable running through your entire house. Also we dont have to pay for our online fee... so what are you talking about money money money?

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...BioShockOwnz

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

Hmm, I'm pretty sure most people would already have at least one of those.

Memory cards? Flash drives? External HDD? Those USB ports ain't just for show...Teufelhuhn

well with 5 gig installs memory cards and flash drives wouldn't work well. External could work. does the ps3 allow game installs to be on external hdds?

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...u8muhrice

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

what are you talking about? Last time I check PS3 owners dont have to fork over 100 dollars for a WiFi addon, unless you got a cable running through your entire house. Also we dont have to pay for our online fee... so what are you talking about money money money?

Yeah, that's BS, too. Both companies take us in the back room when no one is around.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...u8muhrice

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

what are you talking about? Last time I check PS3 owners dont have to fork over 100 dollars for a WiFi addon, unless you got a cable running through your entire house. Also we dont have to pay for our online fee... so what are you talking about money money money?

After experencing my friends wireless networks that's exactly what I have for both my 360 and PS3.

Say that you don't have USB Flashes or Memory Cards, is there another way for transfers like how the 360s did it with their transfer cables? Or you're just SOL?

Say that you don't have USB Flashes or Memory Cards, is there another way for transfers like how the 360s did it with their transfer cables? Or you're just SOL?

ReverseCycology

i think there is a way to transfer directly from hard drive to hard drive, youd have to ask someone else though because i really have no clue what you would need for it

an 80/60/40 gb is fine enough, you really dont have to install any games unless it was from the PSN Network, and those files are less than a 1 GB. As for demos, usually people just keep them and then delete them later on. Its hard to use all that space up.

Anyways, you have an empty HDD port for the PS3, all you have to do is stick in a new one and just save it on there.. its simple

u8muhrice

Atm I have 25GB/37GB for a 40GB PS3 user (hmm I wonder why it says I have 37GB total when I have a 40GB :|).

Only stuff I have on my HDD is 1 DMC4 save file,1 Uncharted save file,NG sigma demo and the update that was from DMC4...and now I have 25GB left...

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Say that you don't have USB Flashes or Memory Cards, is there another way for transfers like how the 360s did it with their transfer cables? Or you're just SOL?

linkin_guy109

i think there is a way to transfer directly from hard drive to hard drive, youd have to ask someone else though because i really have no clue what you would need for it

same here.

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? External HDD? Those USB ports ain't just for show...Ontain

well with 5 gig installs memory cards and flash drives wouldn't work well. External could work. does the ps3 allow game installs to be on external hdds?

[QUOTE="u8muhrice"]

an 80/60/40 gb is fine enough, you really dont have to install any games unless it was from the PSN Network, and those files are less than a 1 GB. As for demos, usually people just keep them and then delete them later on. Its hard to use all that space up.

Anyways, you have an empty HDD port for the PS3, all you have to do is stick in a new one and just save it on there.. its simple

Ballroompirate

Atm I have 25GB/37GB for a 40GB PS3 user (hmm I wonder why it says I have 37GB total when I have a 40GB :|).

Only stuff I have on my HDD is 1 DMC4 save file,1 Uncharted save file,NG sigma demo and the update that was from DMC4...and now I have 25GB left...

it says 37GB because that's Gigabytes which is what most computers will show the capacity as. the 40GB is Gibibyte which is a a measure in bits rather than bytes. It's what all the harddrive manufactures started doing a while back. (at one time they did use bytes). a really good way to skim the consumer. kinda like how monitors used to have 15 inch but only 14.3 viewable.

[QUOTE="u8muhrice"]

an 80/60/40 gb is fine enough, you really dont have to install any games unless it was from the PSN Network, and those files are less than a 1 GB. As for demos, usually people just keep them and then delete them later on. Its hard to use all that space up.

Anyways, you have an empty HDD port for the PS3, all you have to do is stick in a new one and just save it on there.. its simple

Ballroompirate

Atm I have 25GB/37GB for a 40GB PS3 user (hmm I wonder why it says I have 37GB total when I have a 40GB :|).

Only stuff I have on my HDD is 1 DMC4 save file,1 Uncharted save file,NG sigma demo and the update that was from DMC4...and now I have 25GB left...

Another thing i found wierd when i finally turned on my PS3 tonight....I wanted to try out PS3's streaming since i always use my X360 for medi stuff. Anyways, it found my PC & proper folders...but guess what? It said no tracks inside the folders? WTH is that about??!? Guess i'll stick with X360 for my media needs

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...BioShockOwnz

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

Yeah but you arn't spending it on Sony stuff. Sony doesn't sell hard drives. You can get one on NewEgg for very cheap.

Thats what I did.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...Rikusaki

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

Yeah but you arn't spending it on Sony stuff. Sony doesn't sell hard drives. You can get one on NewEgg for very cheap.

Thats what I did.

I have a 160GB HDD installed and I still think this is BS. I know I'll be buying multiplat titles on 360 if this continues.

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Say that you don't have USB Flashes or Memory Cards, is there another way for transfers like how the 360s did it with their transfer cables? Or you're just SOL?

linkin_guy109

i think there is a way to transfer directly from hard drive to hard drive, youd have to ask someone else though because i really have no clue what you would need for it

You dont need to transfer it from hard drive to hard drive.. just plug in your USB or an external HDD in the HDD port in the side and just save files in there... if you really wanted to transfer it from hard drive to hard drive, you can do that too, but there is really no point

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...BioShockOwnz

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

Yeah but you arn't spending it on Sony stuff. Sony doesn't sell hard drives. You can get one on NewEgg for very cheap.

Thats what I did.

I have a 160GB HDD installed and I still think this is BS. I know I'll be buying multiplat titles on 360 if this continues.

I have a 200GB Hitachi 7200RPM Hard Drive and I am far from having problems with the amount of space I have.

[QUOTE="linkin_guy109"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Say that you don't have USB Flashes or Memory Cards, is there another way for transfers like how the 360s did it with their transfer cables? Or you're just SOL?

u8muhrice

i think there is a way to transfer directly from hard drive to hard drive, youd have to ask someone else though because i really have no clue what you would need for it

You dont need to transfer it from hard drive to hard drive.. just plug in your USB or an external HDD in the HDD port in the side and just save files in there... if you really wanted to transfer it from hard drive to hard drive, you can do that too, but there is really no point

well there is one point. so that he doesn't have to reinstall all the games again.

I have a 200GB Hitachi 7200RPM Hard Drive and I am far from having problems with the amount of space I have.Rikusaki

That's nice. Installing 5GB's of data on the HDD for each game is rubbish. I''ll be buying multiplats for 360, which do not require such nonsense. Thank god I own both consoles.

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"]I have a 200GB Hitachi 7200RPM Hard Drive and I am far from having problems with the amount of space I have.BioShockOwnz

That's nice. Installing 5GB's of data on the HDD for each game is rubbish. I''ll be buying multiplats for 360, which do not require such nonsense. Thank god I own both consoles.

Please list 2 games that use up 5gb of space after intallation..

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"]I have a 200GB Hitachi 7200RPM Hard Drive and I am far from having problems with the amount of space I have.BioShockOwnz

That's nice. Installing 5GB's of data on the HDD for each game is rubbish. I''ll be buying multiplats for 360, which do not require such nonsense. Thank god I own both consoles.

What are you talking about? you dont have to install 5 GB for every game.. its just for DMC. Ninja Gaiden is another game that you can install (optional though). its only for DMC though... maybe a few other games along the way.. but so far no game has mentioned it

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"]I have a 200GB Hitachi 7200RPM Hard Drive and I am far from having problems with the amount of space I have.u8muhrice

That's nice. Installing 5GB's of data on the HDD for each game is rubbish. I''ll be buying multiplats for 360, which do not require such nonsense. Thank god I own both consoles.

What are you talking about? you dont have to install 5 GB for every game.. its just for DMC. Ninja Gaiden is another game that you can install (optional though). its only for DMC though... maybe a few other games along the way.. but so far no game has mentioned it

Reading comprehension FTW!

I meant each game that requires it.

Anyways, there are like 5 games thus far that do this. Only 3 are required that I know of in the future, which are DMC4 (out now. Takes up 4,9GB's), Hot Shots Golf (5GB's) and Lost Planet (not quite 5GB's). These are the ones that are not optional. It's just heatin' up.

What in the world are you talking about? Why do you keep assuming every game uses up 5GB of HDD space after installation? Ive had my PS3 for 8 months now and I have 35 out of 55 gigs avalible....yes Im in desperate need of some more HDD space :roll:xTHExJUICEx

It sucks for the 20g and 40g ps3 owners which is most likely the majority of PS3 owners (80g is prolly up there too, but its to expensive for casuals).

I have 2 saved game files and a NG sigma demo I have 25 gigs out of 37 gigs....WTH happened to the other 12 gigs!? (even the dmc4 update I should have at least almost 30 gigs of memory which atm 25 gigs now makes me have to choose what I buy more carefully now and most likely I'll pass on Home unless its like a 5 gig installation which I doubt it.

Say that you don't have USB Flashes or Memory Cards, is there another way for transfers like how the 360s did it with their transfer cables? Or you're just SOL?

ReverseCycology

Firstly, your bias is showing. The Transfer cables is a joke, and the price M$ is charging for the 120gig HDD is tantamount to Highway robbery.I should know, I bought it and I am currently using if for my Halo Model. It was a one way transfer that isn't secured and requires a disk. It's better than nothing, but it was not sound.

The PS3 HDD's you can get the same 120gig HDD for PS3 for a measly $70, cheaper if you look around. Secondly, who needs 120gigs, that's A HUGE JUMP!

Okay, thirdly, have you not read any posts in this thread?

Reading comprehension FTW!

I meant each game that requires it.

Anyways, there are like 5 games thus far that do this. Only 3 are required that I know of in the future, which are DMC4 (out now. Takes up 4,9GB's), Hot Shots Golf (5GB's) and Lost Planet (not quite 5GB's). These are the ones that are not optional. It's just heatin' up.

BioShockOwnz

I too have both consoles, the difference is buying multiplats can be dangerous for your 360 due to RROD.

Being on my 3rd 360, I baby that sucker more than ever. I only buy superior version's for 360, and if they are equal, the 360 gets the night off. RROD is a factor for my purchases.

So, PS3 needs a new HDD now as a must buy to play all games with installing / uninstalling ?

That is, it just got even more expensive ???

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]Memory cards? Flash drives? Those USB ports ain't just for show...BioShockOwnz

It other words, the solution is to spend more money! Hand over the money, money, money!

hate to break your fanboy fun, but you dont actually have to buy ANY official sony product in order to replace harddrives. . .

on the backup issue you can just put gamesaves on a USB stick and leave music and photos and videos and then put it on the bigger hard drive later on manually. . . that is if you can be bothered.

So, PS3 needs a new HDD now as a must buy to play all games with installing / uninstalling ?

That is, it just got even more expensive ???

saolin323

Yeah, the PS3 is SOOOOOO much more than the WiFi-less, Xbox Live chargin', HD-DVD is dead M$ is still supportin', No HDD standard, RROD filled, Costly AA Battery usin' Controller, HDMI 1.2, Last Gen DVD are still cool, DRM rules, 360. :roll:

$50 dollars can get you a lot sometimes...and a Blu-Ray Player to boot!

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

Reading comprehension FTW!

I meant each game that requires it.

Anyways, there are like 5 games thus far that do this. Only 3 are required that I know of in the future, which are DMC4 (out now. Takes up 4,9GB's), Hot Shots Golf (5GB's) and Lost Planet (not quite 5GB's). These are the ones that are not optional. It's just heatin' up.

SolidTy

I too have both consoles, the difference is buying multiplats can be dangerous for your 360 due to RROD.

Being on my 3rd 360, I baby that sucker more than ever. I only buy superior version's for 360, and if they are equal, the 360 gets the night off. RROD is a factor for my purchases.

same for me after rrod the xbox is now exclusives only

Whats the benefit of having blu ray then if games still have mandatory installations? It makes it look even less beneficial when the same game on DVD does not need installations, I though that whole point in having blu ray was to give devs more space. Shift05

Blame Developers. The Multiplats seem to be the worst at this...not that this is actually a benefit only available on PS3.

[QUOTE="Shift05"]Whats the benefit of having blu ray then if games still have mandatory installations? It makes it look even less beneficial when the same game on DVD does not need installations, I though that whole point in having blu ray was to give devs more space. SolidTy

Blame Developers. The Multiplats seem to be the worst at this...not that this is actually a benefit only avaiable on PS3.

Even hot shots golf has mandatory installations (5gb), which I believe is a 1st party game.

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="Shift05"]Whats the benefit of having blu ray then if games still have mandatory installations? It makes it look even less beneficial when the same game on DVD does not need installations, I though that whole point in having blu ray was to give devs more space. Shift05

Blame Developers. The Multiplats seem to be the worst at this...not that this is actually a benefit only avaiable on PS3.

Even hot shots golf has mandatory installations (5gb), which I believe is a 1st party game.

As the system is out longer, developers will make more efficient games. It's true, if this continues, it could be an inconvenience, however, It won't.

The PS2 memory card overtime held more and more due to increased efficiency.

[QUOTE="Shift05"]Whats the benefit of having blu ray then if games still have mandatory installations? It makes it look even less beneficial when the same game on DVD does not need installations, I though that whole point in having blu ray was to give devs more space. SolidTy

Blame Developers. The Multiplats seem to be the worst at this...not that this is actually a benefit only avaiable on PS3.