Press the metal loop to the left to lock the drive into. Not much i can say on the ps3 mini i brought it as a blueray plays and to play odd games on it, if playing more extensive games you might need to go for a ps3 with a bigger hard drive, but for light games and blue rays it works well, the unit came and was clean and in good condition well packed with genuine remote all though there is a possibility on the discounted mini 12gb will come with a. If you have a downloadable game that is 6 gb in size, the ps3 will need 12 gb to install it and it wont work you dont really even have the full 12 gb at your disposal anyway. How to upgrade the ps3 hard drive to create more space lifewire. This video shows you all the steps necessary to install a new hard drive on your ps3 system. Digital versions of certain games require purchase of additional memory capacity.
Gta 5s new updates require ps3 owners to upgrade their. Unless you have multiple usb drives connected, your hard drive should be the only option here. Worst thing that happens is it fails, and youll need to look for another file. In fact, because the 12gb ps3 already has a firmware installed, i think you may not need to download the usb firmware update anyway.
Question is, do i install the modded firmware first or do i need to swap out the old hard drive for the new one first. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. May 19, 2015 what is the difference between these two consoles and also does it effect in performance. I havent tried this on a slim, but on fat ps3 s, you just put the drive in, boot the console, and follow the onscreen instructions.
To get back data from ps3 hard drive just install the program and follow. Follow the onscreen instructions to perform initial setup. An update to the playstation 3 system software was released on 310320. Gonna backup everything on the original hard drive first to a dedicated fat32 usb thumb drive. This is part 2 of the new super slim ps3 12 gb and how to install a new hard drive take. Should you wish to remove andor install the hdd from your super slim playstation 3 system, this article will show you how to do so. Power off the ps3 via the power switch in back and power back on wswitch. A standalone 250 gb hard drive cechzhd1 is available to upgrade this model. How to install ps3 system updates to the hard drive.
I ran the firmware checking software and my ps3 has native 3. Copy the update data to the ps3 systems hard disk drive and perform the update. Since then, sony have released two further redesigned models, the. Take off the screw holding the hard drive of the ps3 i. By using an external hard drive with your ps3, you can substantially increase the amount of space you have on your console. Posted in ps3 repair if the system software does not start when the system is turned on such as when the hard disk has been replaced, a screen such as the one shown below is displayed on the system. Place the hard drive and harness assembly into the hard drive compartment. Even if you install gta5 data now on the 12gb, youll just be wasting time because you will have to install it all over again on the 500gb or restore your backed up data from an external. It was first released on november 11, 2006 in japan, november 17, 2006 in north america, and march 23, 2007 in europe and australia. The update should contain the whole system, just like a bios update. I deleted everything i can but still i cant download it. No need to modify your ps3 system the upgrade kit provides everything you need to just plug in the hard disk drive and game on. If you would like to expand your storage space for your playstation 3 system, you may purchase the officially licensed 500gb hdd kit upgrade. Follow this stepbystep guide to upgrade your playstation 3 hard.
You cant run games off of the hard drive, but you can back up your existing game files to the hard drive and then delete the games from your ps3s internal drive to clear up space. How to add an external hard drive to a playstation 3 wikihow. Slide the ps3 hdd into the hard drive tray with the connectors on the back facing out. The samsung flash chip in the 12gb ps3 is primarly designed for use in mobile devices, and is also found in the amazon kindle fire hd. This video is a tutorial on how to upgrade your 12gb ps3 super slim memory.
Do not tighten too much as you may risk stripping the screws. The playstation 3 console benefits from regular system updates that fix bugs in new games and software, and add new features to the console. Ps3 s size limit is 1 terabyte, hard drive must be 2. I recommend u too use the cheapest bracket which is the 40gb i think. Both the ps3 and the pc will need to be somewhat disassembled, but neither will have its warranty. Doing so will back up your ps3s data to the hard drive. How to upgrade hard drive on ps3 super slim 12gb version. It is the successor to playstation 2, and is part of the playstation brand of consoles. Upgrade the ps3 hard disk drive hdd playstation support. One thing i forgot to say, can i attach external computer hard disk to ps3 12gb. The problem with the install was less on the hitachi and more on the ps3 really.
The playstation 3 video game console has been produced in various models during its life cycle. An update to the playstation 3 system software was released on 28th august 2019. Product title ps3 hard disk drive hdd mounting bracket stand kit r. How to install ps3 system updates to the hard drive your. For those of you who actually have not upgraded from that archaic 12gb hard drive, rockstar offers a quicklink to sonys official support site for upgrading and changing your ps3s hard drive. Recovering files from ps3 hard drive psxhax psxhacks. The playstation 3 competed primarily against microsoft.
Your ps3 can technically support a 10 terabyte hard drive, but under some certain restrictions, its not really possible. Usb storage device, such as a usb flash drive there must be approximately 320mb of free space. If the installation is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require service. Follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall the system software.
Ill go over the steps involved in replacing the stock hard drive in a playstation 3 with a larger one. The playstation 3 uses a hard disk drive that is functionally similar to one found in a pc. Jan 22, 20 so you feels as if the hard drive space on your current ps3 is not enough well in the tutorial i show you how to upgrade that. You dont have to buy a drive if you already have a small usb hard drive laying around. I figured out how to do it for the 360, cant find the option on the ps3. Within the ps3 folder, create a folder named update. Next up, id softwares rage a lengthy install in its own right, but. Remove the hdd bay cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Dec 06, 20 otherwise you cant use a hard drive on it. Its good for storing game file directories but not meant for huge games but still worth it. Download a clean ps3 system software copy onto a thumb drive. Since the console was released, updates have added the ability to play 3d bluray movies and games, stream movies online and.
I know there are certain restrictions as far as the height and width of the drive. The ps3 really doesnt care what kind of sata hard drive you put in it, as long as its no bigger than 1tb. Sata connections were not designed to be disconnected and reconnected more the fifty times, it. Theres not really a clear set of instructions with the hard drive as to where it goes so everything has to be handled through youtube tutorials. Some forum users say that with a little modding, you can install a laptop hdd into the 12gb consolebut that will require you to buy a 2.
The ps3 system software should automatically recognize the external hard drive. Just go with the 500 gb version those 12 gb will only be good for game saves and some very small psn games. Sep 21, 2012 how to change the new superslim ps3 hard drive puzzling over how to replace the hard drive in the new superslim playstation 3. Gta 5s new updates require ps3 owners to upgrade their hard. On the usb storage device, create folders for saving the update file. In some newer ps3 models like cech40xxa 12gb the internal harddrive has. How to install a new hard drive in a ps3 our pastimes. For those of you who actually have not upgraded from that archaic 12gb hard drive, rockstar offers a quicklink to sonys official support site for upgrading and changing your ps3 s hard drive. Do not turn off the system or remove the storage media during the installation. Refer to step 5 from above and go in reverse order when installing. Ths sata plugs on the end of the new hard drive will plug right back into the ps3. Pull out your hard drive, install it on your computer as a drive, and do a full format of the drive in fat32 format.
Super slim ps3 hdd install tutorial newegg tv youtube. Slide the hard drive and casing back into the playstation 3. The ps3 hard drive is encrypted to the console it was used in and the ps3 doesnt use a standard file system well actually i think it does but its slightly a modified file system. I had a 650gb usb drive handy so opened that up to use the drive 90% of drives will work as long as they are sata type most if not all are now tip. Theres not much room in the bays for the fatter ones. Two consoles are exactly same in terms of hardware, except that one comes with the hard drive preinstalled and 12gb version does not. Swap your old hard drive out for a bigger one on your ps3. How to use an external hard drive with ps3 tech spirited. From what i can tell, the super slim will take regular 2. But by the sound of it the ps3 file system on the hard drive has become corrupted. My ps3 is only 12gb s and i cant install red dead redemption 1. How to change the new superslim ps3 hard drive gamespot. So you feels as if the hard drive space on your current ps3 is not enough well in the tutorial i show you how to upgrade that.
Jul 14, 2017 the update should contain the whole system, just like a bios update. The 12gb version is available at 17, 790 online sony playstation 3 12gb with 3 games that comes with three games free. Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. The ps3 system hard disk drive hdd is removable and upgradeable. Cfw is the superior exploit, however not all ps3 models can install cfw see faq tab. Changing or upgrading the playstation 3 super slim hard disk drive hdd. I bought this for my gf who got one of those 12gb ps3 s on sale. No1 liked sonys idea creating a ps3 with flash memory 12gb you can use and external hard drive but it will cost u money so. However, the unit only comes with 12gb of internal flash memory, so today kyle will show you how to install a 2. Its good for storing game file directories but not meant for huge. Had to restore the entire system to get it to work properly. In order to download ps3 system software version 4.
Super slim ps3 12 gb install a new hard drive take two youtube. Basically unless you know the hard drive encryption key your knackered. Check out our handy guide thatll have you up and running in minutes. Fully insert the hard disk in the hdd bay and slide the hdd bay cover back onto the system. Morning all, does anyone know what the maximum hard drive capacity that the 12gb ps3 super slim can be upgraded to. Attach the blue screw to lock the hard disk in place. Product title hard drive hdd bay door cover for ps3 4000 console. Using a pc, create a folder named ps3 on the storage media or usb device. I havent tried this on a slim, but on fat ps3s, you just put the drive in, boot the console, and follow the onscreen instructions. With just a few common household tools, you can connect a ps3s hard drive to a pc to allow the windows operating system to access the drives contents. Yodot hard drive recovery is the best data recovery software that can be used to rescue data from ps3 hard drive irrespective of reasons for data loss or deletion. Ps3 system storage not enough to install games easeus. Ps3 super slim cech4001c boot loop error 8002f1f9 help. My ps3 is only 12gbs and i cant install red dead redemption 1.
If you are just adding a drive to a 12 gb super slim model, you dont need to back up or reinstall system software. My ps3 superslim needed an upgrade as the paltry 12gb internal storage was full, ive never installed a hard drive in a ps3 before the thankfully it was incredibly easy. Awful product, hard drive was corrupted and was just displaying a black screen on start up. Whats the largest capacity hard disk i can buy that will work with a ps3.
Secure the drive into place using the four screws you previously removed. Yes, the hard disk drives are the same both on the ps3 and ps4. Inside that folder, create another folder named update. Itll let you install many more games and is the perfect complement to a ps. I like the fact that anyone can easily slide in another 2. So you feels as if the hard drive space on your current ps3 is not enough well in the. Where can i find the full system software for the ps3. Wondering how you install games for faster load times.
After succesfull format and installation of the system software firmware, reboot and. The playstation 3 officially abbreviated as ps3 is a home video game console developed by sony computer entertainment. Apr 08, 2016 should you wish to remove andor install the hdd from your super slim playstation 3 system, this article will show you how to do so. My current ps3 hdd 1tb is near capacity thanks to ps plus igc and several sales over the years. How to upgrade ps3 hard drive new hdd tutorial youtube. The 12gb model ps3 will detect the presence of a hard drive and ask if youd like to transfer data over to that, so do so.
You may need to apply a little bit of pressure in order to get it to snap into place. How to change the new superslim ps3 hard drive puzzling over how to replace the hard drive in the new superslim playstation 3. Changing or upgrading the playstation 3 super slim hard. Sony playstation 3 replacement hard disk drive hdd. Can sonys entrylevel ps3 load games faster than the hard drive models. So you should back up your data on an external drive now and transfer it all to the 500gb when you install that one. It does not matter how much data your hdd can store. Be sure to backup your settingsgames saves by doing a system backup on your ps3 or you may lose your game saves. I bought this for my gf who got one of those 12gb ps3s on sale. Youll notice an external hard drive enclosure in the picture below. The 12gb ps3 doesnt come with an internal hdd cage so you need this if you. With safe mode menu options please make sure not to select an option that will format wipe or overwrite the data on the hard drive that you may want to recover. Open the hard drive on the my computer section in your pc, and create folders there called, picture, music, video, and game these folders need to be created in capital letters, and their names should correspond with those on your ps3.
I believe that once you put the new drive in, and boot the console, it will take you through the process of reinstallation. You may be able to repair it on the ps3 it came from. Changing or upgrading the playstation 3 super slim hard disk. I was in exactly the same boat as you when i got my ps3 12gb. Apr 09, 2007 hard reset procedure for the ps3 as instructed by sony cs. Attach the screws to both sides of the harddrive tray with the phillips jewelers screwdriver. Those that cant, han aka ps3xploit v3 is now an option for those models and here is a breakdown detailing the differences between the two exploits custom firmware ps3xploit han ps3 homebrew support. Aug 19, 20 just like microsofts xbox arcade package which features 4gb of onboard storage, the mere 12gb on this ps3 will have you running back to best buy for an external hard drive in no time. Also, this is a last resort procedure prior to exchangingreturning to sony. An upgrade can be performed by removing the hard drive and replacing it with a larger capacity drive.
If you plan on hooking it up to another ps3 or computer via sata buy another cable. An external hdd has to be formatted as fat 32 to work on ps3. Is there any way that i can move all my game and ps3 data files to an external hard drive and install rdr1. On my ps4, i bought a 2tb hard disk and installed it successfully.
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