How to Backup PS3 to External Hard Drive

AttendingStoke·2 years ago

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VitriolingMouth·2 years ago

Super simple! Just plug in your external hard drive to your PS3 via USB. Go to 'Settings' > 'System Settings' > 'Backup Utility' > 'Back Up.' Follow the prompts and you're golden!

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AssoilzieingThrow·2 years ago

Plug in your external hard drive to the PS3. Go to 'System Settings', find 'Backup Utility', and choose 'Back Up'. It'll do the rest!

ArisingWard·2 years ago

Don't forget to make sure your hard drive is FAT32 formatted before you start. Otherwise, the PS3 won't recognize it. Back up your data through 'System Settings' > 'Backup Utility'. Easy peasy!

AttainingFord·2 years ago

Honestly, just go to 'System Settings' > 'Backup Utility'. It's a no-brainer.

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