500GB HDD for PS3

[Legend92]

i just saw a 500GB internal SATA upgrade kit in a catalouge is this compatable with PS3

[PS3 rocks]

Maybe, depending on what size it is.

[CivicFox]

Well, according to newegg, the largest size in laptop HDD is 320gigs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010150380+1309733643&name=320GB

and look! you can choose which brand you want! :D

Any way, you can put up to... well as high as HDD market can offer, as long as it supports SATA.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ThNU0ltoWzo

I think the largest external HDD right now is 6 terabites, idk what would one would use with that much space for his ps3, but its there.

[MA77_G0D]

The PS3 uses a 2.5" HDD. Make sure you are fully aware of the size. DO NOT GET A 3.5" HDD, IT WILL NOT FIT. I dont think you can get a 2.5" HDD bigger the 350GB yet, I could be wrong however I have not seen one that is, yet.

- Matt -

[Jaeger]

As long as it's a 2.5" HDD, then you can go for any size you want.

I'm still in the process of looking for an upgrade for my PS3 (40GB goes really fast...) and I'm looking for around 200-300GB, which should be more than enough. Just look around on Amazon, eBay, Newegg, etc. until you find one which is the right size for you. Just remember, it MUST be a 2.5" SATA HDD because, as the above poster said, any bigger and you would've wasted your money as it simply wouldn't fit.

An example of a good purchase is this one here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136197). I don't know where you live so you might have to import, but it's a damn good price considering the size and make of it - Western Digital are one of the top-quality manufacturers out there. I'm considering buying that one right now. With the current exchange rate working out as two dollars to the pound, I'd be getting it for a bargain price of £65.

[Nunalho]

I have a question, if i get an external HDD can i save my game data on it, or its just for media content?

[Sam_From_Space]

I have a question, if i get an external HDD can i save my game data on it, or its just for media content?
There's a video somewhere of a guy using an external hard drive and a power supply to make it his main hard-drive, but otherwise it's video, music, pictures.

Although you could copy game saves on and off it.

[Nunalho]

Just as i thought, thanks.

[Feuerstarter]

If you're prepared to wait a little, Samsung is bringing out a 500gb disk that will fit in the PS3. You can check it out here (http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-spinpoint-m6-500gb-25-inch-notebook-hdd-big-things-can-come-in-small-packages-0410590.php).

[vf-]

If you're prepared to wait a little, Samsung is bringing out a 500gb disk that will fit in the PS3. You can check it out here (http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-spinpoint-m6-500gb-25-inch-notebook-hdd-big-things-can-come-in-small-packages-0410590.php).

Ouch, the price. Thats like £150.

[factorx691]

If you really, really care to all you have to do is get a connector like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812206003

and get a cable like this for the power adapter.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812232002

Take one of the connectors off of the PCI bracket and take off the top half of the plastic shielding. Connect the regular end into the 3.5" hard drive, and the other to the internal sata connector in the PS3. Then put the sata power adapter on the vantec power supply and then connect it to the hard drive.

From there you can take a dremmel and create a notch for the sata cable to fit through or just use the 3.5" temporarily.

Then you'll have a 3.5" drive for your PS3.
Overall not so easy but heh it works and it is possible for those absolutely needing more than a 320gb internal 2.5" drive. As well you will be able to take advantage of a 7200 rpm hard drive without the added heat within your PS3.

[IMLegend84]

i thought i saw a 500 gb SATA at a local micro center near me...won't that work?? it was very cheap as well...it was on sale for $119.00.....i should have snatched it off the shelves..

[factorx691]

i thought i saw a 500 gb SATA at a local micro center near me...won't that work?? it was very cheap as well...it was on sale for $119.00.....i should have snatched it off the shelves..

Not unless you complete a mod like I mentioned before; for the PS3 you need a 2.5" internal sata notebook hard drive. The biggest consumer available 2.5" drive is 320gb.

[HWMbrogden]

Even if you could hook this up to a ps3 why in the world would you want/need it? Isn't 60 or 80 or hell.. even 40gb enough for all of your stuff? I mean obviously people have a computer to keep types of media on like music. I dont know why you would keep all your music on your ps3..which is the only reason, for me, that one would need a huge HD like that.

[jamesyfx]

A lot of people keep Demos, Games and Videos from the PlayStation Store.

And they're often gigs each. So 40 really isn't enough.

I'd say 120GB is a fair amount for the general user.

[grcswoosh]

Fujitsu, Hitachi and Samsung are all making 500GB 2.5 drives that are supposed to be out very soon, but no hard dates yet. Can't wait so the 250GB and 320GB drive prices drop.

i just saw a 500GB internal SATA upgrade kit in a catalouge is this compatable with PS3
Can you post a link or name of the catalog? I would like to see this.

[vf-]

I see Scan.co.uk has the 500GB up for pre-order. 500 GB Hitachi HTS545050KTA300 Travelstar 5K500, 2.5", SATA 300, 5400 rpm, 8MB Cache, 12 ms £152.15 Inc VAT (http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=802975)

I decided to go for the 320GB Samsung (http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=800122) £75.78 Inc VAT. I don't fancy paying over £150 for 500GB. Granted it's just out on the market, but even still.

[tmacfan4321]

I'm getting a 320GB HDD from NewEgg for $130 for my laptop this month. Just about the best deal going, and it isn't all that expensive. If the 500GB HDD is coming out soon, I may get that if it is close to the price of the 320GB drive.

[BabeBro]

I am looking to upgrade really soon. Do you guys reccomend I wait for the 500GB?

[cpitt]

I am looking to upgrade really soon. Do you guys reccomend I wait for the 500GB?

The positive in waiting is because it should knock the price of the 320gb hardrives down, 320gb is more than enough for a ps3 at the moment, i have a 60gb and running low on space, but the good thing is that i can always delete the 30gb of movie i have in theyre

[BabeBro]

The positive in waiting is because it should knock the price of the 320gb hardrives down, 320gb is more than enough for a ps3 at the moment, i have a 60gb and running low on space, but the good thing is that i can always delete the 30gb of movie i have in theyre
So I should wait for the 500GB? Do you know how long it is before they are released?

[cpitt]

So I should wait for the 500GB? Do you know how long it is before they are released?

not really sure but i remember seeing an article that samsung was releasing one shortly, but it didnt specify the date.

Edit= oh crap the article is on this thread here it goes

Samsung is shipping the world’s first 2.5” 500GB notebook (http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-spinpoint-m6-500gb-25-inch-notebook-hdd-big-things-can-come-in-small-packages-0410590.php#) HDD starting today. Sure there have been other notebook hard drives released recently with a similar capacity, but those were 3.5” drives, this is yet another amazing feat accomplished by Samsung, the giant of the CE and Mobile industries.
http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/2/7/8/hdd_25_blue1.jpg

It fits the industry standard 9.5mm space devoted to notebook HDDs, and it has a 500GB capacity. Inside are 3, 167GB platters spinning at 5400 RPMs. It has a 3.0Gbps SATA interface and an 8MB buffer.
It, of course, utilizes Samsung’s amazing perpendicular recording technology (http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-spinpoint-m6-500gb-25-inch-notebook-hdd-big-things-can-come-in-small-packages-0410590.php#), and as an added bonus, it meets Microsofts specifications for a fast-boot device. It is, as I said, shipping now for a low, low price of $299; eat your heart out digital media enthusiasts.


But no release date, man this thing or the 320gb will really put that playTv from sony (whenever it comes out) to use

[Happs]

Hi, I have a 320GB drive im mine and it's excellent. I can see how waiting for the 500gb could be wise, but it depends on how/what you use it for. I use my PS3 as an entertainment hub, so I have about 80GB of music on it, a few movies, lots of game data, themes, wallpapers, PSN downloads, 1080p movie previews etc... so it does fill it up. Plus when PlayTV is released and you record HDTV content to the hard drive, that will chew up a lot of space.

So again it really depends what you'll use it for, it you want to maximise its use, I'd say 320gb as a minimum!

[BabeBro]

I hope it comes out soon.

[cpitt]

PlayTV for the Win, now i'll never miss a ufc fight, or news again would be awsome, right now my 60gb has like 12 movies, and theyre look pretty good, Carlitos Way, Scarface, Rambo etc, its awsome just a x button press away

[BabeBro]

Okay so is it safe to say I should wait till about July or August to buy the 500GB HD?

[Mainspring]

I hope it releases soon. I'm waiting for a price drop on the 250 gb Seagate. More then enough HD space for me.

For my usage 500 gb would be over kill. (granted nice to have)

[BabeBro]

Are there any deals out now for a 320GB? With some sort of promo code that is :)

[sprag07]

500gb thats alot unless sumone is usin their 3 as a computer i kno unless i get money from sumwhere i wouldnt be buying that

[factorx691]

Are there any deals out now for a 320GB? With some sort of promo code that is :)

Cheapest I could really find:
http://www.buy.com/prod/western-digital-scorpio-wd3200bevt-hard-drive-320gb-5400rpm-serial-ata/q/loc/101/206460560.html

2nd Cheapest I could find:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136197&Tpk=WD3200BEVT

[mankind]

Im looking to get http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=800122 for my ps3 but the thing is I havent got a clue how to change my 40gb to the 320gb. Is there a easy guide to do this?

[vf-]

Im looking to get http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=800122 for my ps3 but the thing is I havent got a clue how to change my 40gb to the 320gb. Is there a easy guide to do this?

http://www.ps3forums.com/showpost.php?p=2644955&postcount=37

http://www.gamersreports.com/article/43/

I can't believe how small it is. Compared to the pictures. Cute little thing.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2552973167_a481298df8.jpg?v=0

[dynamicD]

I saw this Hard drive, What do you guys think about this for a nice upgrade?

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=482

I know it's a 7200RPM, but the specs show it uses the same amount of heat/energy as a 5400RPM. It's a $100 more but....what do you guys think?

[Mecha_Daddy]

Even if you could hook this up to a ps3 why in the world would you want/need it? Isn't 60 or 80 or hell.. even 40gb enough for all of your stuff? I mean obviously people have a computer to keep types of media on like music. I dont know why you would keep all your music on your ps3..which is the only reason, for me, that one would need a huge HD like that.


After a year my 60gb was almost full, and it was mostly downloaded games and demos. I switched over to the 320gb WD hdd and I don't have to worry about deleting anything anymore. Also, I know some friends that got the same hdd because they use their PS3 as a media center with lots of music/photos/video loaded onto it. It really comes down to what the individual does with their PS3 as to how much capacity they they need.

[Deusthousand]

Even if you could hook this up to a ps3 why in the world would you want/need it? Isn't 60 or 80 or hell.. even 40gb enough for all of your stuff? I mean obviously people have a computer to keep types of media on like music. I dont know why you would keep all your music on your ps3..which is the only reason, for me, that one would need a huge HD like that.

I don't think u can use an xternal 4 game installs.

[vf-]

There's only one thing I don't understand with the Backup utility is why it needs to format the drive for a second time. As I was a bit panicky at first thinking it was going to wipe my external. *me hopes not*

Just thought I'd say, it was actually a Fujitsu that came out of my 40GB model. I always thought they were so quiet. Mind you I can't hear the Samsung much if at all like the Fujitsu.

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/5204/dscf1671hg6.jpg

Currently restoring the backup, 27 minutes as of now. I think you could say a proper 250GB is more than enough.

[joeold]

After a year my 60gb was almost full, and it was mostly downloaded games and demos. I switched over to the 320gb WD hdd and I don't have to worry about deleting anything anymore. Also, I know some friends that got the same hdd because they use their PS3 as a media center with lots of music/photos/video loaded onto it. It really comes down to what the individual does with their PS3 as to how much capacity they they need.
that was also the main reason I switched mine to a 120GB. so far I 've only kept demos and games that I like to play every so often. I end up deleting the rest. I know for a fact that later on I will end up getting more games and I'll be happy that I did the swap rather than having to worry about backing up and then restoring to a whole new drive and what not.

[Tratious]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136197&Tpk=WD3200BEVT
it says 320GB but it formats to 298 WD needs to change the way they label their drives i have this exact drive and it works great for me but it pissed me off when i paid for a 320Gb drive it formated to 298GB i lost 22GB

[vf-]

it says 320GB but it formats to 298 WD needs to change the way they label their drives i have this exact drive and it works great for me but it pissed me off when i paid for a 320Gb drive it formated to 298GB i lost 22GB

Hehe, when is anything in marketing or advertising really true. Most things in life are falsified figures. Looks good on paper though. Doesn't matter what it is in life. ¬_¬

Before anyone feels like jumping in to say bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, centibites! (http://www.ps3forums.com/showpost.php?p=2643076&postcount=22) ¬_¬ values, I know.

[alluran]

To all the non-believers out there, 500gb laptop drives exist. I've got 3 of them. 2 in this machine, and one in the machine down stairs. I haven't checked the physical size of the ones in this, but i know the one downstairs is 12.5mm, vs the standard 9mm. Tomorrow after moving some data around i plan to see if i can fit it in the ps3. Will keep you posted

[BabeBro]

I would really appreciate if you guys kept me posted on that 500GB internal coming out. I am most def going to buy it.

[vf-]

I haven't checked the physical size of the ones in this, but i know the one downstairs is 12.5mm, vs the standard 9mm.

After its formatted, it comes to about 465GB, yeah?

[BabeBro]

I really can't wait until this is released. 500GB HDD here I come :)

[The Reaper]

so would it be smarter to go ahead and upgradethe minute you open the box and pull the PS3 out for the first time before making an ID or anything??? or is there still info on it already that will still need to be backed up????

[Sam_From_Space]

so would it be smarter to go ahead and upgradethe minute you open the box and pull the PS3 out for the first time before making an ID or anything??? or is there still info on it already that will still need to be backed up????
I'd say it would be better, there's no info to back up, and it'd be a lot quicker and simpler.

[bubano]

Yeah the 500gb internal shait is the only reasons why I still having the 60gb. Hope to get it this year though.

[awesomemans]

Most laptop harddrives are compatible with the PS3. The biggest HDD available for the PS3 is 750 gigs.

[Sam_From_Space]

Most laptop harddrives are compatible with the PS3. The biggest HDD available for the PS3 is 750 gigs.

Link please?

I was not aware that there were any compatible hard-drives over 320...

[awesomemans]

http://www.bizrate.com/harddrives/seagate-barracuda-st3750640as-750-gb-internal-hard-drive--pid443926921/compareprices__keyword--750+gig+internal+hard+drive.html
Not very cheap, though I do believe they're compatible with the PS3.

[Sam_From_Space]

http://www.bizrate.com/harddrives/seagate-barracuda-st3750640as-750-gb-internal-hard-drive--pid443926921/compareprices__keyword--750+gig+internal+hard+drive.html
Not very cheap, though I do believe they're compatible with the PS3.

If I remember correctly, those drives are 3.5", not 2.5"

[bubano]

All of those 750gb discs are 3.5" which ain't very compatible with my ps3!

[BabeBro]

Just bought a 320 GB for a good deal, couldn't helpt it. No time to wait for the 500 GB.

[awesomemans]

All of those 750gb discs are 3.5" which ain't very compatible with my ps3!
I'll find a 2.5" 750 gb hdd. I won't give up.

[bubano]

Please post a link here then.

[vf-]

I'll find a 2.5" 750 gb hdd. I won't give up.

They don't exist. Why do you think the 500's are about to be released...

If 720GB 2.5 laptop drives existed, they would be in Alienware laptops and the likes as well as many shops. 500GB is the max currently.

[The Reaper]

ok so basically from the get go straight out the box there is NOTHING saved on the hdd?? cause if so then i will probably go ahead and buy an upgrade that way i won't need a seperate external drive to back up all my stuff on.

[vf-]

ok so basically from the get go straight out the box there is NOTHING saved on the hdd?? cause if so then i will probably go ahead and buy an upgrade that way i won't need a seperate external drive to back up all my stuff on.

Only the game saves, game installs, pictures, movies and music are on the HDD. All your user accounts/info remain with the OS as well as your passwords for them.

[The Reaper]

ahhhh i figured the OS was saved on the HDD just like a PC. SWEET!!! maybe i'll just pick up a new HDD now instead of loading stuff on it then have to go back and back it all up on an External HDD just to switch it out later.

thanks for the help. will be getting my PS3 in 2 weeks once my stimulus finally comes in.

debating on GTA4 or COD4, but will probably get COD4. better online gameplay after reading impressions and reviews.

[Klynton]

it says 320GB but it formats to 298 WD needs to change the way they label their drives i have this exact drive and it works great for me but it pissed me off when i paid for a 320Gb drive it formated to 298GB i lost 22GB

Yeah this is a common misconception and is true for all HD regardless of make.

Basically they don't mean Gigabyte, they mean 1 Billion bytes.

Therefore when you buy one you'll find it actually says something like:

320'000'000'000 bytes. (Although it's usually more random like 319'634'645'261)

320'000'000'000 Bytes : 320 Billion / 1024 = 312'500'000
312'500'000 KB : 312'500'000 / 1024 = 305175.78
305175.78 MB : 305175.78 / 1024 = 298.02
= 298.02 GB

Leaving you with 298GB.

Problem is 1KB = 1024 bytes, not 1000.
And 1MB = 1024KB, 1GB = 1024 MB etc.

So as we get larger and larger drives we loe more and more in rounding.

[madhi19]

It use to be so small a difference that nobody complain much about it but now it entering the realm of false advertisement hell my "750GB" advertised external Hard Drive is closer to 700Gb in real capacity. Their already more than a few class action lawsuit because of this mess. I can't believe they never thought about adjusting their advertisement or expand the capacity of their product to match it.