max size of external hard drive for PS3

[custard10]

i'm sorry to ask this if it has already been answered before....

can someone please tell me the max size of external hard drive i can connect to the ps3 via USB for storage/playing of media files.

i'm thinking of buying a 2TB drive but want to be sure it will work.

thanks

 

[GMC79]

Dont think there will be a max size, im using a 1TB with no problems, 2tb will be fine.
Just make sure when u get it to format it to "FAT32" so the PS3 will recoginse it.
Right Click/Properties in MY Computer on your PC when u get it to check what it is. (under file system) Will Likely be NTFS format when u get it.

 

[custard10]

i had read somewhere that 2tb was the max for fat32 if thats of any relevance?

 

[GMC79]

Unsure but if thats the case then u still ok, i wouldnt worry when formatted it'll be recognised no problem. It's not like some cameras etc when say they limited to a certain size of card. 2TB will be recognised no problem.
Just remember no single file over 4gb in size will be able to be copied to it when FAT32.
I recently bought a Segate 1TB for about £69 for media and a PS3 backup. Was NTFS out the box tho.

 

[custard10]

gotcha,

i'll make sure i dont go over 2tb.

any recommendations on which 2tb drive to buy and from where?

 

[GMC79]

You really need 2TB? They get expensive over 1TB.
Go have a search at play.com/overclockers.co.uk etc (play.com not working for me at the mo) i bought the 1TB Segate and it's very good must be some 2TB's on there too.

 

[custard10]

You really need 2TB? They get expensive over 1TB.

probably not

i'll have a think about the size and order tomorrow.

thanks again.

 

[GMC79]

Here's one for you, a compromise
If i wasnt short of cash at the time i'd have got one of theses instead of my Seagate 1TB.

Play.com (UK) : Samsung Story Station 1.5TB External USB Hard Drive

Pretty good price

 

[Axum]

If you think you'll need 1TB then get a 2TB one! You'll fill it with ease, if you're going down the HD route, always get the maximum storage you can afford..

You could always get a caddy and then get the cheaper HDD units themselves...

 

[custard10]

just an update on this:

i ended up buying the 1.5TB samsung story pre-formatted to fat32.
its working just fine.

it was bought from this company as they were the only one i found that would allow me to receive my first delivery to an alternative address rather than my registered credit card address.

thanks for the help guys.