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BMaker11 on 30 August 2008

that's just unnecessary



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XGamer0611 on 30 August 2008

Wouldn't that overheat the PS3? Since 500 GB generates more heat then smaller drives.



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Million on 30 August 2008

500GB Hard Drive ? i'd have to employ people to fill that.




sieanr on 30 August 2008
kspraydad said:

Downloaded content (demos, PSN store etc) need to be on internal.

 

Game installs need to be on internal.

 

Any video file over 4GB needs to be on internal (or you could stream it from a PC but not from the USB)

 

Why?

 

USB connected devices are limited to FAT32 format ... no file over 4GB allowed.

 

 

Unless you connect an external via sata. Or if you use an external HD that isn't formated with FAT32.



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S.T.A.G.E. on 30 August 2008
Rock_on_2008 said:

 

http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/206951/how-to-supercharge-your-ps3/

Step #1:

Purchase the Samsung M6 500GB hard drive (widely available online for around $230). Important note: The M6 is the only 500GB internal hard drive that will fit into the PS3. Use the PS3's Backup function to transfer saves and other content to a USB drive.

Step #2:

Unplug the PS3 and ground yourself. Open the PS3's hard drive access port, located on the side of the unit, with your fingernail.

Step #3:

Carefully unscrew the blue screw using the correct screwdriver bit (Philips Precise) using gentle pressure, taking care not to strip the screw. Pull out the metal hinge, and slide the hard drive tray out.

Step #4:

Unscrew the four screws that attach the hard drive to the metal tray, and remove the old hard drive (place old drive in anti-static bag).

Step #5:

Attach the new Samsung 500GB hard drive to the tray, replacing the four screws from the previous step. Slide the hard drive tray back into the PS3 port, and snap the metal hinge back into place, then replace the blue screw. Close the access port, power up your PS3, and replace the date stored on your USB drive. Voila -- you're done! Enjoy your massive storage space.

 

 

This is exactly the reason why I believe MS deserves money for their increased Harddrives. Sony created a system that can easily be messed with for those reasons and still try to get people to buy a 160 GB like they can't even put 500 GB in themselves.

 



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S.T.A.G.E. on 30 August 2008
axumblade said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
Rock_on_2008 said:

 

http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/206951/how-to-supercharge-your-ps3/

Step #1:

Purchase the Samsung M6 500GB hard drive (widely available online for around $230). Important note: The M6 is the only 500GB internal hard drive that will fit into the PS3. Use the PS3's Backup function to transfer saves and other content to a USB drive.

Step #2:

Unplug the PS3 and ground yourself. Open the PS3's hard drive access port, located on the side of the unit, with your fingernail.

Step #3:

Carefully unscrew the blue screw using the correct screwdriver bit (Philips Precise) using gentle pressure, taking care not to strip the screw. Pull out the metal hinge, and slide the hard drive tray out.

Step #4:

Unscrew the four screws that attach the hard drive to the metal tray, and remove the old hard drive (place old drive in anti-static bag).

Step #5:

Attach the new Samsung 500GB hard drive to the tray, replacing the four screws from the previous step. Slide the hard drive tray back into the PS3 port, and snap the metal hinge back into place, then replace the blue screw. Close the access port, power up your PS3, and replace the date stored on your USB drive. Voila -- you're done! Enjoy your massive storage space.

 

 

This is exactly the reason why I believe MS deserves money for their increased Harddrives. Sony created a system that can easily be messed with for those reasons and still try to get people to buy a 160 GB like they can't even put 500 GB in themselves.

 

 

Microsoft charges $100 for a 20 gig hard drive and $179 for a 120 gig hard drive. Also, aren't you're supposed to be able to or will be able to download your disc games to it? In comparison, it feels like a complete rip off.

But it's their harddrive and not Samsungs isn't it? Thats the point.

 



kutasek on 30 August 2008

I got 320 gig and loving it.



Million on 30 August 2008
S.T.A.G.E. said:
Rock_on_2008 said:

 

http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/206951/how-to-supercharge-your-ps3/

Step #1:

Purchase the Samsung M6 500GB hard drive (widely available online for around $230). Important note: The M6 is the only 500GB internal hard drive that will fit into the PS3. Use the PS3's Backup function to transfer saves and other content to a USB drive.

Step #2:

Unplug the PS3 and ground yourself. Open the PS3's hard drive access port, located on the side of the unit, with your fingernail.

Step #3:

Carefully unscrew the blue screw using the correct screwdriver bit (Philips Precise) using gentle pressure, taking care not to strip the screw. Pull out the metal hinge, and slide the hard drive tray out.

Step #4:

Unscrew the four screws that attach the hard drive to the metal tray, and remove the old hard drive (place old drive in anti-static bag).

Step #5:

Attach the new Samsung 500GB hard drive to the tray, replacing the four screws from the previous step. Slide the hard drive tray back into the PS3 port, and snap the metal hinge back into place, then replace the blue screw. Close the access port, power up your PS3, and replace the date stored on your USB drive. Voila -- you're done! Enjoy your massive storage space.

 

 

This is exactly the reason why I believe MS deserves money for their increased Harddrives. Sony created a system that can easily be messed with for those reasons and still try to get people to buy a 160 GB like they can't even put 500 GB in themselves.

 


Your post makes no sense . In any case your wrong.




kspraydad on 30 August 2008

No...it doesn't unless you have upped the RPM from 5400 to 7200.  That is what causes excess heat.



kspraydad on 30 August 2008

If you are connecting EXTERNALLY by SATA you are taking up your internal slot anyway (by just running a cable from the internal SATA connection) so other than for cooling purposes this serves NO point.

And AGAIN...any external drive hooked up to the PS3 via USB MUST be formatted in FAT32 format...it won't read it otherwise.  The INTERNAL format of the PS3 drive is SONY PROPREITARY and allows for the larger file sizes.