How to Upgrade PS3 with a Solid State Drive

[@CheeseDBD]

Ps3 in 2021 :)

[@younglett472]

Any suggestions on good ps3 games?

[@CheeseDBD]

@@younglett472 demon souls

[@younglett472]

@@CheeseDBD any other?

[@CheeseDBD]

@@younglett472 Last of Us Bioshock Blackops 2 Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Red Dead Redemption Tales of Xillia Eternal Sonata Killzone 3 Catherine Bayonetta Remember Me

[@goldenultra]

@@CheeseDBD and razing storm if you have move and gun

[@sirdark1381]

The reason being the ps3 makes installing the ps3 os software so easy is because the os is already installed on the Cell processor built into the motherboard that chip is so ridiculous but alas it was never used to its full potential except for games like god of war 3, uncharted, and the last of us. Also the difference of ps3 games on an ssd is astonishing for example framerate/ texture load ins, load times,and quick game install.

[@Yukeena]

dude i'm so hyped now! I can't wait to install ssd in my ps3. i also plan on reapplying thermal paste.

[@CondorrK]

So, installing the SSD you don't do OG firmware, you'd do the HFW version if you're modding right? No point doing both, I was curious if it was the case but yeah I forgot it's a chip, I know there's some storage in the mobo just forgot what it was. I don't think that'd cause any issues, but I'll look further before doing it just incase

[@haskamoosic9371]

@@Yukeena how'd it go? was it difficult to reapply thermal paste?

[@Yukeena]

@@haskamoosic9371 yeah it was actually really easy. I just followed along with this youtube video and made absolutely sure to keep track of all the screws. The amount of screws is what made it a little intimidating for me, but it ended up being super easy.

[@haskamoosic9371]

@@Yukeena glad to hear it went well! I'm currently in the process of reviving my ps3 as well lol

[@MASTERSTROKEtv]

2024 - followed instructions and it was super easy. Thank you, can't wait to enjoy my CECHA01.

[@PABGames]

Happy the guide was able to help!

[@CuriousGamer022]

How r the boot times as I'm on about upgrading to an ssd

[@DigitalVersionOfMe]

Can a 2tb ssd Samsung 870 work? I put it on and it says unsupported?

[@FrozenInfernoTube]

@@DigitalVersionOfMePretty sure PS3 maxes out at 1TB. Could be wrong

[@lorenzor7993]

@@DigitalVersionOfMe ps3 tops at 1tb.

[@JoeByrds]

Thanks for the guide. I was able to install a 512gb SSD into a PS3 slim. I didn’t get the easier format prompt, but usb update did the trick. Good stuff!

[@2112ELS]

I had the same experience, thanks to PAB Games for the tutorial.

[@zdp-189]

Easier than softmodding all my OG Xbox's and doing SATA upgrades in them, RGB mods on any system, laser swaps on Saturns/DCs/PS1s and any handheld mod! Worked like a charm, 500GB SSD Blue WD SA510 was in stock at local BestBuy at $34 only, was going to go HDD route but they're actually MORE money as of Sept. 2023 at least. i love when upgrades go as planned w/o hiccups, thanks for streamlined easy vid, great job!

[@blakespower]

I threw my backward compatible ps3 away when the hard drive stopped working, I didnt know back tthen it could be fixed easily, and today they are worth a lot of money

[@nitroxylictv]

you sir are an idiot

[@anthonypitts7426]

Thank you very much, your instructions were clear, precise & concise. Followed your instructions and worked perfectly! I installed a WD Blue 500GB SSD. My PS3 will be humming along for a while, as I use it as my media centre.

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@shaneunderwood4894]

Ps3 can upgrade to 1tb ssd

[@DRAGAOoBR]

hello friend you installed WD BLUE or WD BLUE 3D NAND

[@anthonypitts7426]

@@DRAGAOoBR WD BLUE 3D NAND

[@TaylorJAW]

Please open up the A01 and clean out the dust for the sake of extending the life of it, even some new thermal paste aswell.

[@godzillagorilla986]

That's exactly what I just finished doing. Took about 4 hours and it's like new!!!

[@udunnojack]

Wow, that was WAY easier than I thought it was going to be. Instructions worked perfectly for adding 1 TB SSD onto CECHA01 PlayStation 3 Backwards Compatible PS1 & PS2. Did not need the USB stick nor the PUP file--system instantly recognized the drive and asked me to format it. System Information confirmed 953 GB drive installed (875 GB available).

[@Nismo294]

Just completed this upgrade, worked perfectly. 1TB Crucial SSD into a PS3 PHAT. Thank you

[@PABGames]

Glad it worked!

[@Zeldaboy2k2]

I used a 1 TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD on my slim ps3 and it DIDN’T ask to format it. I needed to put that 4.91 firmware update on my flash drive before it formatted my SSD, so that step, for me, WAS necessary. Hope that helps someone. Great video, thanks!

[@PABGames]

Awesome! And thank you for watching, glad it helped!

[@y87_99Firebird]

I just did a 1TB HDD and wish I had done an SSD but I got this drive about a year ago (mid 2021) and just got around around to putting it in (mid 2022). An upgrade is an upgrade though

[@nitroxylictv]

1tb should be enough for 80 to 150 games on PS3. 1tb is basically overkill. Makes sense on PS4 but most games on PS3 are only 5gb-10gb lol.

[@sherrilltechnology]

I have 3 PS3s in 2024, and I love them!! I have a 500GB Intel drive I am going to install the drive thanks so much for the information!

[@gamerone996]

Looks like the same drive I bought for my ps4 pro a while back ago. Except it was a 1 tb ssd and now has been torn out for sacrifice for external storage for my ps5.

[@gamerone996]

If you didn't need to re flash it's probably because the bios and all was probably pre flashed instead of being flash to the drive or something like that. Unlike the ps4 and all

[@jiovanirivera852]

How would you reflash it?

[@Shaggy-mv5ek]

Just FYI for anyone doing this, make sure your usb drive is not usb 3.0 (you can tell by the blue colour on the inside). It didn't work with my usb 3 but it did work with my usb 2

[@PABGames]

Thanks for sharing!

[@otter25702]

I upgraded both mine an my brothers PS3's to a 1 TB SSD an wow what a difference in speed it makes. I've loaded 40 of my games onto it from disk to ISO and now I don't have to load the disk ea. time. I would say average speed to transfer the game 15 to 20 minutes an on FAT32....that is fast!! All the other reads I've made say that it don't make that much of a difference but it does and I recommend it if it's in the budget.

[@PABGames]

That’s awesome to hear! 😎

[@CyrusDrake]

Thank you for the helpful video! Let me just add one thing I got an ERROR: data corrupted (8002F2E4) every time I tried to get the flash drive detected by the PS3. I started to panic and tried 3 flash drives with the method in the video. What finally worked is I had to download the PUP file at the very top of the page on Sony's website. For some godforsaken reason, the one used in this video (near the bottom) is not good. At least, it wasn't for me. And it seems Sony really sucks about updating all of their links with the proper file.

[@CyrusDrake]

@@hermitintheory654 No problem! You too!

[@nin10dad]

I have a CECHA01 myself. I’ve been thinking of doing this, thanks Pab

[@PopeFlyer]

Thanks for your instruction, but I just wanna know how could I copy all previous data to the new ssd?

[@waynecorp_24]

u can clone ur HDD to ur SSD via a SATA hub or via ur PC

[@theairacobra]

@@waynecorp_24 no. wrong, doesnt work. make a backup via system settings and then load that backup

[@godzillagorilla986]

I just installed a new Samsung 870 EVO 500GB. Popped it in and it did the same thing. Formated and loaded up everything. Works perfect. Beforehand, I took it a part completely. Painstakingly cleaned everything. Installed a new battery and MX4 thermal paste. It's going to be my main machine now for PS1, PS2, and PS3 gaming. It's basically like new! Thanks for your content PAB. You're a cool dood!

[@PABGames]

Glad it worked!!! Thanks for watching 😎

[@kryptonianblack7769]

I sold my 60gb PS3 with the onboard Emotion Engine, but I have a brand new 80gb with the emulator I bought in 2009. I've bought a 500gb 870 EVO for it. I'm using the backup utility because the HDD has games on it

[@PABGames]

Good deal! Gotta take care of that beast! 😎

[@Anthoonius1]

This did not work for me initially. I had an error when it tried to search for the update from the USB. I have a CECHK04 and i am from Finland. I went to my countries Sony website, downloaded the operating systems reinstall program. It includes the latest update which right now is 4.90. I formatted my SSD and installed the operating system again. Now it works.

[@kwalletje99]

I gonna screen your comment because I have exact the same model as you have and I find your comment very useful because I wanna do this SSD upgrade aswell

[@Chuckinator_85]

I have 1 TB SSD put in mine. The drive is faster, but not by much due to the limitations of SATA 1 in a PS3. If a PS3 had SATA 3 you would see a massive performance gain. The performance increase you get is very minimal. I'd say the drive performs about 1.5 times faster in my superslim. Maybe a little faster than that. It should be performing 10 times faster than the drive it came with. The real win with an SSD is the longevity of the PS3. The drive will most likely last until the PS3 dies and long after that too. An SSD's lifespan is pretty much totally dependant on the amount of data it transfers. The more you write onto the drive the quicker the memory cells wear out and the drive dies. If you don't write to the drive a lot the drive can last a very long time. A hard drive usually dies due to mechanical failure. Moving parts giving out. Something you don't have to worry about with an SSD at all.

[@stashmerkin9576]

Thanks for this video! My drive crashed last night in my PS3. I have the 1TB version of that drive coming!

[@PABGames]

Dang sucks it crashed but I hope the new drive is even better!

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@stashmerkin9576]

@@gunawangunawansantoso4122 If I'm understanding what you're asking, no if you go back to the original HDD you should not have to re-install system software on PS3. I don't have a PS4 so I can't say about that. Hope that helps!

[@Spartan11117777]

What I’m really curious about is how MGS4: Guns of the Patriots performs with this SSD. :)

[@sgtroc4699]

Thanks for this video, I happen to have a Samsung Evo ssd that I'm not using and a Ps3. So it's project time! Thank you!

[@PABGames]

Awesome! Yeah it’s a fun little project to revitalize your PS3

[@sgtroc4699]

PAB Games I completed it last night, works great! I’ve installed a lot games from my Ps plus library that I didn’t used to have hard drive space for. Nice project, no extra money spent, great video. Thanks again!!

[@selay333]

Glad to know I don't have to do much to update mine, though I really should look into getting the internals cleaned.

[@cityzankane1327]

I just slapped a sandisk ssd ultra 3d 1tb inside and is all good!!!

[@benseac]

I put in a 1TB drive in my PS3 yesterday and didn't have to use the flash drive, either. All I had to do was have the drive formatted and I was good to go.

[@PABGames]

Yeah that was a nice surprise

[@yeetusdelete0]

wait you have to format the drive? I just put it I. and it wouldn't work, still can't figure it out 😔

[@benseac]

@@yeetusdelete0 It formatted it after I put the drive in and turned on the PS3. Did you restart your PS3 in safe mode after you put the new HD in? If not, that's what you'll need to do. When I did it, I entered safe mode and had it restore the PS3 system, which is where the drive was formatted.

[@Faustustopheles]

@@yeetusdelete0 keep us informed. is your ps3 ok?

[@yeetusdelete0]

@@Faustustopheles I dunno yet, haven't had the time

[@typhoon4545]

and here i was. following your instructions step by step formatting a flashdrive lolXD

[@KingTyson-t2w]

PS3 in 2024 and I still love it 😍

[@SwabySean1]

I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I'm hoping to get an original 60gb model ps3 and put a 1tb ssd

[@PABGames]

Awesome, yeah it’s not hard at all to do

[@pongchannel.]

@@PABGames does it work with the ps3 slim?

[@benseac]

@@pongchannel. It should. I put a 500GB SSD in my PS3 slim with no issues.

[@Ryubladegemini]

I have this same set-up. I use a 1TB Samsung 860 Pro. Been loving the results on the console running cooler and quietly.

[@DanBuch-vt3rh]

I have upgraded several PS3’s now. My experience has been the same as yours. I had no need to re-install the system software. All the older videos I watched they had to re-install the system software. Maybe Sony did some kind of change?

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@s..t..e..v..e..]

Out of interest - were they already stock or had they previously had CFW put on them?

[@busyszn6891]

This is useful because I got a new for ps3 Christmas but I asked for a ps5 and I already have a ps4

[@thesopranosdynasty]

New???

[@JakobIsOkay]

What Goddamn size screwdriver does it take to remove the fucking screws on the tray never in my God fucking damn life

[@ZERO_42069]

I dug up my old fat ps3, luckily i have a spare 500 gb ssd, going to do the upgrade today

[@mrturbo757]

So how do you transfer existing PS3 hard drive data and save data to the new SSD hard drive? 🤔

[@PABGames]

There are tons of guides on the internet, it’s pretty straightforward

[@waynecorp_24]

save data via USB

[@benland8702]

Thx for the tip . When i connected my SSD , it say it couldnt find the latest softwate 4.88 and wasnt able to recognize the drive ... so i downloaded it on a USB drive following the instruction on the Sony website and after plugging the usb drvie , it found the os and asked my to format my SSD drive . now everything is fine . Fresh new SSD drive for the PS3 .

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@benland8702]

@@gunawangunawansantoso4122 I think if you remove the PS3 HDD and keep it exactly as it was and put a new SSD/HDD ,. if something happen , you could just put back the old one and would work perfectly .

[@DacianRider]

can't download the update from the site you provided.... :(

[@harrykingsley7915]

Beware of downloading the .pup file from the correct link. The second link is a corrupt file, make sure to download from the first link on that official sony website.

[@wallofart4679]

Man, you saved my newly purchased 1tb ssd...2 days of nightmare with that stupid corrupted file error...it should have been so simple. Thanks

[@tylorkelly3295]

How do you know which ones the correct link I just went to his link in the video

[@tylorkelly3295]

Did you just install the most recent update instead of the whole system

[@wallofart4679]

@@tylorkelly3295 there's only system update which includes both: an update and OS

[@tylorkelly3295]

@@wallofart4679 and off of the operating system I could rebuild the database right

[@dougsmith6932]

Thanks for sharing I didn't know how to do that.

[@whowho8470]

Thx for this video. Looking forward to upgrading hard drive on my fat ps3. Isn't it important to back up all your saved game files before doing this?

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

I am installing an SSD in my PS3 in 2023 😎

[@PABGames]

Show that PS3 some love!

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

@@PABGames I started playing god of war Ascension last night and I notice the frame rate drop when there's lots of action happening I'm not sure if in just used to playing ps5 and it's always been like that or the HDD is getting old

[@ralphieralph9176]

But what if i skip the flashdrive thing and smack the ssd right in and start the ps3 up and something goes wrong? Can i just redo the flashdrive step and do it all over?

[@monchopr3511]

Correct. Also, the PS3 has the option to access Safemode. That allows you to install the software update without issues.

[@ralphieralph9176]

Thanks man!

[@Frayn06]

@@monchopr3511 hey I have my PS3 and it freezes a lot and when I try to do the software update it freezes, can I skip that, and copy my data to flash drive and then add the new hard drive in it? I’m kinda new to this since It never caught my attention as a kid 😅👍

[@gonzo1281]

Thank you for straight to the point info. Well done sir.

[@Living0nline]

Excellent, thorough instructions! You rock!

[@laron.henderson]

This is cool! I got the PS3 Slim it came with a 120GB hard drive. I've since upgraded it to a 1TB hard drive. Not SSD though. Have you noticed any difference in the PS3 with the SSD?

[@PetrosM]

Yes..it have differences ... the games loading faster with the ssd....i upgraded my slim with a 500g Samsung evo and its cool

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@waynecorp_24]

if u change a stockage into another console u have to reinstall the OS@@gunawangunawansantoso4122

[@oggraphics490]

Is the Samsung 870 evo compatible with ps3 slim Edit: actually you can

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@metalmalitia23]

an expensive SSD is not necessary for this because the PS3 SATA only supports a certain data transfer a Samsung evo is wasted on a PS3

[@BOXING_LOUNGE]

Nope!

[@CineMobilePodcast]

Thanks for sharing. Going to check out more videos

[@PABGames]

Thank you for your support!

[@NorvilleRising]

Is this still possible in 2024? Realizing it requires an OS update worries m3 considering sony closing down the network.

[@slejer_]

no matter what i try - it always gives me message " cannot start the appropriate system storage was not found " ... any help? may it be because of ssd brand from aliexpress? (the ssd works absolutely fine in PC, i formated it as FAT32 MBR partition)

[@monchopr3511]

I recommend getting the SSD from "trustful" stores like Amazon or Best Buy. I use brands like SanDisk and Samsung EVO. Never had issues. Verify the seller is legit before buying. SSD are between $50 to $100, depending the storage and specs.

[@monchopr3511]

Same for the USB Flashdrive.

[@slejer_]

@@monchopr3511 fixed it by buying kingston ssd 240gb all works well, usb is verbatim one i think

[@jodievanrivera9665]

@@monchopr3511I have the same issues it’s a ssd sandisk and it works for any other device but the ps3?

[@LlamaRoyal]

going to try to upgrade to a bigger hard drive soon and will report the results. It is worth mentioning that PS3 needs a 2.5 inch type of hard drive I know it's something small but it can make a difference if someone orders one or potentially gets scammed by not knowing the type of Hard drive PS3 needs. I say this because while working on my OG xbox I learned the hard way the difference between SATA and IDE hard drives. I had several hard SATA hard drives ready to go from my previous OG xbox later on finding out I need a 2.5 SATA. Again very small but very important information.

[@gglp950]

PS3 IN 2024 BABY AND I DID ALSO THE SSD UPGRADE AND IT INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE AND ANYTHING IN 5 MINUTES (193GB)

[@larskarlsson1972]

Could the PS3 handle 1tb?

[@vladimirkievtorres2233]

it went straight loading? That's not possible without the USB boot drive. There's nothing inside the new SSD

[@dannymurillo3628]

Does the backup utility back up the entire PS3 or only the account selected? Thinking about the SSD upgrade but i want to be sure that all the data from other users will also be saved.

[@gigathought]

Thank you sir. Straight forward and easy!

[@darkobelisk4076]

Apparently SSD doesn't really help because of the limitations of the controller so probably better off with a spinning drive for half the price (or twice the size).

[@2tooful]

Also the maximum compatible size is 1TB on the ps3

[@WllKiedSnake]

It definitely helps. A lot of PS3 games allow for partial installs. Or full installs for a few games. That's mostly the texture data and sound/music and movie files being installed. If your running off a SSD then your games are gonna stream the game world textures in instantly and not hitch like it usually would. Games running off Unreal Engine 3 will have its textures actually load instantly and its world loaded in with a lot less popin. Rages texture streaming issue on PS3 is fixed, and Fallout 3's and New Vegas save file slowdown bug won't happen anymore. Also with you buyva Samsung 860 Evo 1TB it comes with 1GB of DDR4 Cache built in. So that more RAM to help games out further. So using one these days is definitely! Worth it.

[@WllKiedSnake]

@@2tooful 1TB is the maximum size on the fat model. It's like 3TB on the Slim and Super Slim I believe

[@2tooful]

@@WllKiedSnake isn’t the software the same on all ps3s? I heard it’s got something to do with the ps3 os , if you go over 1.5 tb of storage you get corrupt data and stuff

[@WllKiedSnake]

@@2tooful From what I've learned because the Fat Models SATA is old as it is now. The max limit was 1.5TB. But Sony used different parts for later models in the PS3 Slim and PS3 Super Slim. I've learned that PS3 Super Slim is the best to use a SSD in as it is the most up to date parts wise. It has a more current SATA Connector. So you will get more from a SSD in it. I'm not sure what SATA Connector it is. Could be SATA 2.0 or SATA 2.5. Nobodys looked into it enough. But I'm pretty sure you get at least 400mb's out of the Super Slim model, vs all the other models.

[@PilliumRedius]

I remember the drive swap is EZ for PS3. but i wanted to see data transfer/file transfer methods for copying all my old PS3 stuff from 2012

[@PABGames]

Thanks for the suggestion, this video only shows the drive swap. Maybe I’ll make a video about data transfer methods in the future. Did my video help doing the swap? Any other suggestions you have are welcomed! Thanks

[@yellow538]

This still work in 2024 idk if the website is down or what

[@cydragon2.099]

I am doing this since I am learning with each Cole defeat in InFamous 1/2 and thus I am wanting to have a faster load up

[@rodolfocosta2503]

I got the right size screwdriver to take out the HDD from the metal thing but how much i try the screws won't move, not if i turn left or right, none of the 4, only the Blue one in the first step, i don't know what to do now😔

[@gamerone996]

Don't got the ps3, but I'll still watch. Lol. Maybe if I get one ever I'll know.

[@johnjohmgjk]

LOL same

[@ncrtrooper8786]

PS3 is the best, worth getting one especially the backwards compatibility model to play ps1 and 2 games with out getting a ps 1 and 2 lol

[@therealenchantedrose]

I did this on two ps3 and it didn't work one has no picture but turns on the other turns on briefly and turns off

[@warlock85]

Nice video 👍, I have played all three dead space games and those were awsome games 😁👍

[@PABGames]

Thank you for watching!

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@AtlasGeneticist]

I got a newer ssd an "870 Evo Sata 2.5" Will that still work for the ps3 drive?

[@godzillagorilla986]

Yes. I just installed an EVO 870 500GB. Worked perfectly!

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

@@godzillagorilla986 sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@thelonewanderer671]

Could this make a difference in playing Fallout NV crashes almost every 30 mins

[@francorottier8221]

I have my 80gb ps3 fat i never Open IT up played around doing it on my ps4 but im assuming that i would need to put a new thermal paste on the ps3

[@Jorje15gaming]

PS3 can only go up to 1TB SATA 1 SSD.

[@THENHBUTCHER]

How do i transfer all my data first from all the saved games and DLC ect.. from old to new hard drive before uninstalling

[@rodolfocosta2503]

What i got now for my Birthday was the FAT CECHC04 Model, it was the only one i could find cause it's rare to find this, you think it's as good as the CECHA01 you just talked about here?🤔

[@PABGames]

I don't think the CECHC04 is backwards compatible with PS1 and PS2, you may need to investigate further though.

[@ricardogutierrez8370]

I tried it but before I watched your video and I did something wrong, now I can’t get the PS3 to work, is it fixable???

[@Nay_44]

Hi, I'm planning to replace my ps3 slim HDD from my ps3 FAT, and I believe I still have a games file on it, am I have to format the HDD from my ps3 FAT just like you did or is it just plug and play with no problem?

[@PABGames]

You may want to do some research on KZbin to see what people have done. But in my experience, I formatted the drive before I installed it and when I installed it, it didn’t prompt me to install anything. I think it recognized it right away without me having to use a flash drive

[@1Guason3]

Dead Space 1 is my favorite of the 3.

[@AkiraYanky]

What size screwdriver did you use ? Mine is too big

[@kmikey86]

Would this reduce any heat?

[@gabebautista2978]

It’s been 3 months now and is the SSD and ps3 still working good? I’m going to upgrade mine just can’t decide whether to use HDD or SSD, I’m leaning more on SSD but I heard sometimes it’s not compatible.

[@PABGames]

Yeah it’s working fine, no issues yet lol

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@cocaman1345]

Did you buy the ssd or hdd now?

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

@@cocaman1345 still hdd.i plan ugprade to ssd.if have benefit load time

[@primepikachu5]

Sony's update file on their website doesn't download since the latest update. hopefully they put up a download for the last version or actually get it to work now

[@What_In_This_World]

You can find hard drive cloners for cheap, I’m talking $20~ and all you have to do is take out the hard drive, put it in the source slot of the cloner, then put your ssd in the destination slot and push a single button and wait…but you do have to buy that cloner, so 🤷‍♂️

[@neildrukman2114]

If you have more space on the new ssd you will lose it with a cloner

[@AliAhmed-tp8hn]

can I upgrade my PS3 to 1tb SSD or will not working it

[@metalryuger]

Is 1TB SSD compatible with PS3 Full Backward Compatibility?

[@benseac]

I put a 1TB SSD in mine and it has had no problems with it.

[@wallofart4679]

@@benseac what is the brand of your 1TB SSD in PS3?

[@benseac]

@@wallofart4679 I put in a Crucial MX500.

[@jasc3162]

@@benseac I am going to put a Crucial MX500 500GB in my PS3 Super Slim and replace the original 500GB HDD. Any advice on how to do it?

[@SugarEthnoherpetological]

im modded with HEN and have tons of content on my drive. will this fuck all that up?

[@MysticDragon1988]

I'm just worried about something, the PS3 i already have for years has a almost 500GB HDD and is almost full now, if i did that i would possibly lose some games that are not available anymore, if there was a way to copy/transfer all the HDD data to the new SSD i would do that no time🤔

[@ardencollins5379]

I think fat ps3 doesn't require an usb but slim and super slim does require that

[@strekib]

My PS3 not starting with SSD Crucial MX500. Back to old Samsung classic HDD. :(

[@TheNickers69]

Not giving me the option to format. Followed step by step and it says cannot start. The appropriate storage was not found

[@jodievanrivera9665]

What did you do I have the same issue

[@roberthoogenboezem3301]

i have a problem formatted a 870 evo (500gb)through pc in fat32 for the ps3. cant get it to work already tried things like put the update file on the ssd without a folder and an usb stick with the update on it

[@obliviousmode575]

No joke those damn screws strip too easy. I have 1 I can’t get out. I got 3 of them out. 😖

[@PABGames]

Lol yeah it’s annoying! I don’t remember if I showed it or not I’m this video, but I stripped one of mine too 😑

[@obliviousmode575]

@@PABGames I still can’t get it out. I may see if can ask my brother to get it out. He has better tools than I do and is more technical than I am.

[@SYNEED]

@@obliviousmode575 use a flathead i should work

[@obliviousmode575]

@@SYNEED Someone got it out for me with needle nose pliers.

[@SYNEED]

@@obliviousmode575 nice

[@Drakengard-cb5ot]

How would I go about upgrading my original PS3's 256mb XDR RAM? How much can I give it? is 16 or 32GB RAM upgrade possible for the PS3?

[@Final_Fantasy_7]

That’s a very good question I don’t think it’s possible because everything on the PS3 motherboard is integrated.it’s not something you can slide out and slide in,although that would of been cool.and I think going forward that might be the future of console design

[@revokednetwork4212]

You should put cfw on it that way u can monitor the temps and make sure it don’t over heat and get yolo :)

[@revokednetwork4212]

@J.C. Denton how it take 10 mins to jailbreak

[@revokednetwork4212]

@J.C. Denton ok and I told the guy on the video to and yea they systems that can’t have cfw can have hen

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

@J.C. Denton sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@nighthawkadventure]

Would this also work with any other PS3's?

[@PABGames]

Yes, just look for where the drive is on your PS3 and you can swap it out.

[@magjr1219]

hey pab I dug out my ps3 (CECHE01) still backwards compatibility after watching your other video just to remember that the disc drive doest work LOL. Im looking into some ebay replacements $50. should I do it? I already matched the model number to make sure its the right one.

[@PABGames]

That’s a good price for that model, is it working?

[@magjr1219]

@@PABGames It works, just not the disc drive. Im purchasing that as well as the ssd. With my ps5 and the ps3 i can play ps1-ps5 lol.

[@TaylorJAW]

If its not reading possibly just a laser change. If you change the whole drive you'll need to transfer your old daughter board from original drive for it to work. Fyi

[@Scorpion6000]

So using a hard drive that is a solid-state that is 1 TB won’t work even in a PlayStation 3 slim? Because I can’t format to a fat 32? Then how the hell does anyone do it?

[@metalryuger]

I have a question 1TB SSD can be installed in a PS3 fat?

[@Gameplayery]

Yes , maxium size is around 1.5TB on PS3, so you,re good

[@metalryuger]

@@Gameplayery Okay thank you

[@WllKiedSnake]

@@Gameplayery Pretty sure the Slim and Super Slim allow up to 3TB.

[@MegaFinalRound]

Would the new EVO 870 be worth the extra money over the 860 for the fat PS3?

[@crazykenbei]

Nope

[@stargate905]

I’m thinking you can clone the new drive with Macrium reflect.

[@dustinvq37]

No

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

Aren't you supposed to mention, to remember to write the names of the folders you make, in UPPERCASE?

[@gunawangunawansantoso4122]

sir.i want ask change stock hdd PS3 or PS4 to new HDD/SSD and instal System PS3 and if something happen unexpected in new HDD/SSD when want change to old HDD PS3 i need do something? plug and play? no need reinstal system in old HDD?

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

@@gunawangunawansantoso4122 I changed it fromHDD to HDD. No experience on orhers.

[@cmoneytheman]

ssds in ps3 take advantage of it textures load almost instant and load times faster and installs faster and less stutter

[@WllKiedSnake]

Yep! Using a SSD fixes Rages texture streaming issues and Fallout 3 and New Vegas slow down/save file issues.

[@WllKiedSnake]

@Gavin Townsley Well I've tried it. And it works.

[@cmoneytheman]

@Gavin Townsley why wouldn't it make a difference stop trolling u doubt it's not opinion