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Posted by Wayde || 01/02/2008 - 08:46 || 6 comments

PlayStation3PlayStation3Whether you own the 20, 60 or new 80GB version of PlayStation3, you can upgrade your storage with a regular computer hard drive.

One of the key advantages of Sony's PlayStation3 is its compatibility with a standard (cheap) hard drive available at any computer store. Unlike other console game systems... ahem, Microsoft you don't need an overpriced and undersized proprietary hardware to upgrade storage.

All it takes is a standard 2.5-inch, SATA HDD up to 250GB. If you required even more storage you can also add up to 500GB of external storage to your PS3. Giant hard drives don't affect the speed of your PS3, nor do they void your warranty or get you into any trouble with Sony.

In fact Sony encourages upgrading storage space. A recent blog post on Sony's official PlayStation Blog linked to a step-by-step PS3 HDD upgrade tutorial.

Easy hard drive upgrades has to be one of the best advantages of the PS3. But let's not forget built-in Wi-Fi. Oh, yes and Blu-ray. Forget it, PS3 is a technology powerhouse. Considering its price is lower than when the system was launched, PS3 might just be a cheaper option than some of the competition. Now if only it could get some decent games.

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Comments

Gizmo n00b writes:

sony are noobs to the gaming industry.

Gizmo n00b writes:

You're a half-breed.

Gizmo MASTER writes:

dude it sucks. there are no games. there arent any coming.... MGS is maybe one.... but with the crappy sequel they put out on ps2 im not sure i care about that one. yes it is nice you can upgrade cheap, but if really all you bought was a blueray player than who cares about hard drives?

Kazriko writes:

Always remember to keep the original hard drive though. If you have to send it back to Sony, you'll want to send it with the original drive. Otherwise, they might keep your larger drive and send you back one that is the original size, as well as potentially trying to blame problems on your drive.

Gizmo n00b writes:

That's all very nice, but it's still a deal with the devil when you buy from the evil Sony corporation. Has everyone forgotten Sony's rootkit attack on its own customers?

Wayde writes:

Absolutely, rootkit was evil! I hope Sony has learned its lesson.

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