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How do I upgrade my PS3?

How to update PS3 console system software
  1. Using a PC or Mac, create a folder named "PS3" on a USB drive formatted as FAT32. ...
  2. Download the update file, and save it in the "UPDATE" folder you created in step 1. ...
  3. Plug the USB device into your PS3 console and go to Settings > System Update > Update via Storage Media.
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Can you upgrade PS3 hardware?

No, console hardware is usually soldered using BGA.
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How do I upgrade my PS3 hard drive?

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  1. Connect a USB hard drive to PS3. Find media you want to back up and copy it to hard drive.
  2. Power down console and unplug all cables. Remove PS3 HDD cover and unscrew the hard drive carriage.
  3. Remove hard drive tray. Replace old hard drive with new one. Reconnect all cables and turn on console.
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Are PS3 updates still available?

Yes, in 2023. Sony has released a PS3 firmware update, version 4.90. There's nothing fancy in the update--it improves system performance and requires a minimum 200 MB of free space on the PS3 hard drive or storage media.
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Can you add a SSD to a PS3?

PS3 compatible SSD including Crucial MX500 SATA SSD, Crucial BX500 SATA SSD, Samsung SSD 860 EVO, Western Digital WD Blue SSD, etc. PS3 compatible hard drive is any 2.5-inch SATA hard disk.
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The PS3™ Guides: Updating Your PS3

Can you put a 2TB hard drive in a PS3?

Seagate® Game Drive for PlayStation is a 2TB internal HDD for upgrading the stock hard drive in your PS3 or PS4. With 2TB on your PlayStation 3 or 4, you have the storage to install over 50 PlayStation games. 1 This will allow you to keep your favorite games, downloadable content, and a massive multimedia library.
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What hard drive fits into a PS3?

The PlayStation 3 is designed to run with 9.5mm high, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives - the exact same models found in most modern laptop computers. As SATA is effectively an open standard, you can pair your PS3 with any device that uses the interface.
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Is PS3 end of life?

“Customers who wish to have after-sales service for the relevant model should apply for after-sales service through the online repair reception service or PlayStation Customer Support by Saturday, April 30, 2022.”
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Will PS3 stop working?

"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 I put a 1TB drive in my 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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Can I upgrade my PS3 RAM?

Yes you can upgrade the memory of you PS3 12 gb. Go to PS 3 settings and check your new upgraded space. First check the warranty left of your device it may hamper the warranty. Happy gaming!
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Can I replace my PS3 HDD with SSD?

Using its attached metal handle, pull the hard drive out of its bay. This is a SATA 2.5" Hard Drive. It can be swapped to another HDD or to a SSD, just make sure it meets these two specs.
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Can I update my PS3 to play PS2 games?

Only some fat PS3s are backwards compatible, but not all of them are. The "slim" and "super slim" models are not backwards compatible. The ones with 4 USB ports on the front are.
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Can you make a PS3 faster?

The PlayStation 3 (PS3) can start running slowly when your messages, Internet search history, playlists, and other personal data consume too much of the console's memory. Make your PS3 run faster by rebuilding its database, changing its IP settings, and performing routine system maintenance.
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What version of PS3 can be modded?

Models of PS3 which can be jailbroken include the following: Fat — All PS3 Fat models are supported. Slim — If the first two numbers after "CECH" are "20", "21", or "25", and if your PS3 Slim model is version 3.56 or lower, your console is supported.
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Will PS3 ever be worth anything?

A used PS3 is worth between $41.00 – $520.00 depending on condition and if the console comes with all its original cables. Like every antique, treasured heirloom, or piece of art, a PS3 will vary in price depending on its condition.
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Are PS3 servers up?

PlayStation™Network

Our PlayStation Repairs tool will help you troubleshoot and improve your online experience. All services are up and running. All services are up and running.
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Is the PS4 better than the PS3?

Sony's PlayStation 4 has significantly more CPU and graphics horsepower than the PlayStation 3, more RAM, a bigger hard drive, built-in game DVR, newer motion-sensing camera, and a better controller with touchpad.
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What is the price of PlayStation 3 Sony?

₹ 13,000Ps3 super slim console 500GB.
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Was PS3 sold at a loss?

Sales of Sony's PlayStation 3 have resulted in losses of $3.3 billion dollars since the system's launch, reports Forbes. Key to the company's losses is the "strategic pricing" initiative it has adopted in an effort to catch up with Microsoft's Xbox 360, a console which hit shelves almost a year earlier.
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How long were PS3 servers down?

The attack occurred between April 17 and April 19, 2011, forcing Sony to deactivate the PlayStation Network servers on April 20. On May 4, Sony confirmed that personally identifiable information from each of the 77 million accounts had been exposed. The outage lasted 23 days.
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Will a USB drive work on PS3?

The PS3 has a built in hard drive that gives you ample space for storing your saved games, but if you want to add more storage space or transfer files to your PS3 from your computer, you'll need a flash drive. Browse the top-ranked list of flash drives for PS3 below along with associated reviews and opinions.
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What is the largest hard drive you can put in a PS3?

1TB is the maximum. I've tried a 2TB, and it just won't recognise it. I have a lot of games on PS3, and I can say I have EVERY game I own on my PS3 HDD (1TB), and still have room for more.
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Can a external hard drive work on PS3?

External hard drives are a great way to add storage space to your computer. They're also a great way to back up your computer. But if you have a PlayStation 3, you may not realize its external hard drive is a great way to add storage space to your PlayStation 3.
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