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Can you transfer PS3 games to another PS3?

Originally Answered: How can I transfer a downloaded game from my PS3 to another one
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PS3? You can now transfer (copy or move) data that is saved in the system storage of one PS3™ system to the system storage of another PS3™ system using an Ethernet cable.
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How do I transfer game data from one USB to another PS3?

  1. Create new folder (name it PS3) in your USB Flash Drive.
  2. Create another folder inside the PS3 folder, name it 'SAVEDATA' (without quotes)
  3. Drag the folder into PS3/SAVEDATA.
  4. Turn on your PS3.
  5. Plug your USB stick into the USB slot on your PS3.
  6. Under Game > Saved Data Unity, 'USB Device' should appear on the top, select that.
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Can you copy PlayStation 3 games?

Backing up to USB

Navigate to Game on the XMB, then move down to Saved Data Utility (PS3). Select it, then move down to the game you want to backup the saves for. Press triangle on your controller and select the Copy option. Choose USB Device, and your game will be backed up to your external drive.
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How do you share games on PS3?

Select “Game,” then select “Activate System.” This activates your friend's PSN account on your PS3 console. Press the O button to return to the “PSN” menu. Select “Transaction Management,” then select “Download List.” This displays a list of all games your friend has downloaded.
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Can I swap my PS3 hard drive to another PS3?

Yes and no; the had drive type is the same, the hard drive will physically work in the new device. However, PS3 hard drives are encrypted, so if you just move the drive into a new PS3 the drive won't actually work; you'll have to reformat it.
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Transfer games from one PS3 to another

How do I transfer my PS3 games to a new hard drive?

Using the Backup Utility: Go Settings box > System Settings > press the cross-like button to enter in. Go Backup Utility and press the aforementioned button to enter. Then you'll see three options: Backup, Restore, and Delete Backup Data in this window.
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Can I just swap PS3 hard drives?

Gently tug on the hard drive tray and pull straight up to remove it from the PS3 shell. Remove the four screws in the tray that secures the hard drive using a ​Phillips screwdriver and replace the old hard drive with the new one. Secure the new hard drive in the exact position the old hard drive was on the tray.
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How do I get data off my PS3 hard drive?

Right-click on your ps3 hard drive and choose "Change drive letter and path" to change the drive letter. Step 3: Run the software. Step 4: Choose file types and then external removable drives. Step 5: Scan the drive and preview files, then choose files to be recovered, click " Recover".
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How many PS3 can be activated on one account?

PlayStation activation limits

You can activate the following consoles on your account: 1 primary PS4 console. 2 PS3 consoles. 2 portable PlayStation systems (PSP or PS Vita/TV)
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Is PlayStation 3 still supported?

"Due to the depletion of parts inventory, we will no longer be able to provide after-sales service for the PlayStation 3 CECH-4300 series main unit and all PlayStation 3 peripherals on April 30, 2022 (Saturday).
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Can you transfer games from one PlayStation to another?

If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions. Do not turn off either PS4 system while transferring data.
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Can you transfer games between Playstations?

On your new PS4™ system, select (Settings) > [System] > [Transfer Data from Another PS4]. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you're using your new PS4™ system for the first time, the data transfer screen automatically appears after you sign in to PlayStation™Network.
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Can you still download owned games on PS3?

Scroll to the top of a PlayStation.com page and select Sign in. On PlayStation App select Game Library > Purchased. Select the game you want to download from your purchased list and select Download.
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Can you backup PS3 games to external hard drive?

A USB hard disk can also be used to back up data and will appear under the icon when connected. Note however that the disk must be formatted in the FAT32 file system to be recognized by the PS3™ system. Backed up data will be saved in the [PS3] - [EXPORT] - [BACKUP] folder.
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How do I transfer game data to another console?

On the Target System
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and then Transfer Your Save Data.
  2. Select Receive Save Data and place both systems near each other. Important. ...
  3. Once the save data transfer is complete, select OK. You can now resume your game on the target system.
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Can you transfer games through USB?

Is it possible to transfer games to a USB drive? Yes. You can put a majority of games on a USB flash drive and run directly from it.
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Can you transfer data from one PS3 account to another?

On the source PS3™ system, select (Settings) > (System Settings) > [Data Transfer Utility]. 5. Select [1. Transfer data from this system to the other PS3™ system.].
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Can I have two PS3 with the same account?

Yes, you will be able to play the games you downloaded on each console at the same time if you feel like it. Me and my son share a psn account, and I can download what he buys, and he can download what I buy. The misconception that you have to be logged in to play downloaded games is false.
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What does activating a PS3 do?

System activation is a procedure for protecting content copyrights and other digital rights. Content and applications available from PlayStation®Store can only be used on activated systems.
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Will removing my PS3 hard drive erase everything?

You won't lose any data from removing your hdd and putting it back later. If you are really worried about it, you can backup your savegames. That's a smart thing to do anyway since hdd's do fail over time.
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How do I transfer data from a dead PS3?

There's no way to get data off a PS3's hard disk if the PS3 is dead. Transplanting the hard disk into a new PS3 doesn't work because the hard disk data is tied to the old PS3. The new PS3 will only allow you to format the drive, not access the data. See my answer here for options.
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Does restoring PS3 file system delete everything?

When you perform this operation, all data in the system storage will be deleted. Also, the system software will be restored to its default settings. Be careful not to accidentally delete important data as the changes cannot be undone. Data loss or corruption is the responsibility of the user.
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Can you put a 1TB hard drive in a PS3?

How big of a HDD can I put in a PS3? You should make sure it's a 2.5-inch drive of 9.5mm height or less. As for capacity, it seems that the max capacity supported by PS3 is 1TB.
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How do I know if my PS3 hard drive is bad?

If your PS3 lags or freezes when loading content from the hard drive, the drive either lacks free space or is faulty. To create more space, try removing items from your hard drive or getting a new hard drive with a higher storage capacity. A faulty hard drive must be replaced.
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How long does a PS3 hard drive last?

From my personal experience, the hard drive lasted 4~ years before I had to replace it, but the console is still going good til now which is many years after that.
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