Can You Play PS3 Games from a USB?

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avatarPracticingClock路2 years ago

Technically, no. The PS3 doesn't support running games directly from a USB drive. You'd need to install them on the internal hard drive.

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avatarQuestioningVale路2 years ago

Nope, PS3 games need to be on the internal hard drive or on physical discs. USB won't cut it.

avatarNickelingAlan路2 years ago

I've tried it before, and unfortunately, the PS3 won't play games directly from a USB. It's always looking for the internal storage or the disc drive. But you can use USB drives for movies, music, and backups!

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