Sony: PS3 News and Discussion Thread
Team Xecuter's Hard Drive Xtender replaces PS3 HDD with your own
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/14/t...with-your-own/
Rest assured, those looking for a clean solution to add hard drive space to their PlayStation 3 had mixed emotions when pondering the Hyperdrive. Thankfully, Team Xecuter has unveiled a much sleeker (and flexible) alternative with the Hard Drive Xtender; the device actually replaces the internal PS3 hard drive and provides a plug to run externally, where you can then attach your favorite SATA or IDE drive (with optional adapter). Obviously, the biggest boon in this setup is the money you'll save from not having to spend a small fortune on a dense 2.5-inch SATA drive, and considering that the Hyperdrive can reportedly be used in conjunction, the limits of PS3 capacity are now slightly closer to endless. Hackers rejoice, it's yours for a meager £12.99 ($26).
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Paris K @ Jul 14th 2007 5:32PM
Why didn't someone do this for the xbox0360 ? Or did they?
Why didn't someone do this for the xbox0360 ? Or did they?
Jackyshadow @ Jul 14th 2007 6:43PM
Well, the x360 HDD is encrypted with some hardcore DOD tech, so u won't be able to get a third-party HDD running on it unless you are a terrorist.
Well, the x360 HDD is encrypted with some hardcore DOD tech, so u won't be able to get a third-party HDD running on it unless you are a terrorist.
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I thought the playstation store was pretty smooth running. Load up your money..buy what you want.
How's it different then Xbox?
How's it different then Xbox?
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the store does get on my nerves at times. It should charge my card & just bypass the bucket crap. I have three cents sitting in my bucket now since they add money in $5 increments and the games are $4.99, 7.99, etc
this is just an inconvenience though
this is just an inconvenience though
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awesome mini-LCD makes the PS3 teh portable!!
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives...e_display.html
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives...e_display.html
PS3 owners get portable display
Posted on: August 12, 2007
If you have somehow deluded yourself into strapping a TFT LCD display onto your PS3, laying claim that the PS3 is now portable, perhaps this flip screen from Nevover Electronics will help you achieve that delusion. This 7" TFT LCD display mounts atop your PS3 securely, offering a pitiful resolution of just 234 x 480 pixels which pretty much does nothing to convey the beauty of 1080p graphics that the PS3 is capable of. Besides, you wouldn't want to be caught dead carrying an 11 pound console all over the place, would you? Meant for folks who want to install a PS3 in their vehicle, but I guess you're better off with a nice 32" LCD TV in your Hummer to go along with the PS3 instead of this puny solution.
Posted on: August 12, 2007
If you have somehow deluded yourself into strapping a TFT LCD display onto your PS3, laying claim that the PS3 is now portable, perhaps this flip screen from Nevover Electronics will help you achieve that delusion. This 7" TFT LCD display mounts atop your PS3 securely, offering a pitiful resolution of just 234 x 480 pixels which pretty much does nothing to convey the beauty of 1080p graphics that the PS3 is capable of. Besides, you wouldn't want to be caught dead carrying an 11 pound console all over the place, would you? Meant for folks who want to install a PS3 in their vehicle, but I guess you're better off with a nice 32" LCD TV in your Hummer to go along with the PS3 instead of this puny solution.
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the new firmware v2.10 makes the ps3 a profile 1.1 blu-ray player 
as well as it now supports playback of divx and wmv files
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...file_1.1_/1278
as well as it now supports playback of divx and wmv files
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...file_1.1_/1278
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
the new firmware v2.10 makes the ps3 a profile 1.1 blu-ray player
as well as it now supports playback of divx and wmv files
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...file_1.1_/1278
as well as it now supports playback of divx and wmv files
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...file_1.1_/1278
Originally Posted by Mizouse
OMG 60gb is not big enough!
Do a swap! I recently purchased a 20gb PS3 (used of course) because I hated how the 40gb ones on the market were not backwards compatible. So I looked up a guide on how to replace the hard drives and it turns out its very simple! I can link you to the site if you wish, as I have already ordered a 160gb HDD to replace the 20gigger for only $80
Hope this was a help..
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no, you dont have to open up the console, there is a latch that covers where the existing HDD is, you just take off the latch, unscrew a screw IIRC, and then take out the HD tray and then disconnect the old HD and then pop in the new one.
as for warranty stuff
as for warranty stuff
Originally Posted by mystikk
^^ Won't that void the warranty though? Did you have to open the console up? Seems too simple without a catch.
Mizouse pretty much nailed the process...But it is basically untraceable if someone checked. If anything at all, slip your old PS3 HDD in the unit before you ship it out for warranty reasons.
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Can you hook up an external USB HDD to the PS3's USB ports? If so, I would just save the hassle of "whether" you are going to break and void something and do it that way. Use it as your media drive and save the internal drive to use just for games.
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Yup...I just plugged in my WD 500GB Book and I am watching over 100 titles of pure delight!
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i forgot, i doubt it does void your warranty if they give you instructions on how to do it in the instruction manual for the PS3
also
http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...hread.id=32840
also
http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...hread.id=32840
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
i forgot, i doubt it does void your warranty if they give you instructions on how to do it in the instruction manual for the PS3
also
http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...hread.id=32840
also
http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...hread.id=32840
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
i dunno, maybe only a certain type is supported?
where are you getting your WMV files?
where are you getting your WMV files?
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Originally Posted by rex.
LoL funny that you ask.. These are my Bang Bros WMV's. I can always plug my LCD to my Laptop via VGA, but it would it nice for my PS3 to play since they are now 'supported'
better hope you figure it out.
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