Can You Use a PS3 Hard Drive on a PC?

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Yup, you can use a PS3 hard drive on a PC, but you might need to reformat it first since the PS3 uses a file system that Windows doesn’t recognize.

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SinkingDuel·7 months ago

Absolutely, just pop that PS3 hard drive into a USB enclosure or connect it directly to your PC’s SATA port. Then, partition and format it through Disk Management.

BustingSpire·7 months ago

Yes, but remember to back up your data first. Formatting will wipe everything clean!

WanderingFacet·7 months ago

Nope, not without some work. PS3’s file system isn’t PC-friendly.

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