Cable Forum - View Single Post

James79 · 09-12-2010, 19:53

Thanks folks - had a good look online and saw alot of good reviews for a samsung 640GB drive - so have ordered that one!!

Just an additional query - I have seen that in some cases, when the PS3 is restarted after that HDD has been changed, the system software need to be downloaded from a USB datastick.

I understand that the USB datastick has to be formatted in FAT32 (to allow the PS3 to recognise it). Basically, I have noticed that the (relatively new - less than a year old) datastick that I have is in "FAT" format. "Properties" does not specify "FAT32"!!

Will this make a difference, or should I reformat to "FAT32" just in case??

Thanks again!!

09-12-2010, 19:53	#11
James79 Inactive Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Belfast Age: 45 Services: VIP Pack including (V+ HD & VHD Box), Sky Sports & Movies, Up to 152Mb. 1 Additional VHD Box Posts: 389	Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade. Thanks folks - had a good look online and saw alot of good reviews for a samsung 640GB drive - so have ordered that one!! Just an additional query - I have seen that in some cases, when the PS3 is restarted after that HDD has been changed, the system software need to be downloaded from a USB datastick. I understand that the USB datastick has to be formatted in FAT32 (to allow the PS3 to recognise it). Basically, I have noticed that the (relatively new - less than a year old) datastick that I have is in "FAT" format. "Properties" does not specify "FAT32"!! Will this make a difference, or should I reformat to "FAT32" just in case?? Thanks again!!