How to Connect External Hard Drive to PS3

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Connect your external hard drive via USB and ensure it's in FAT32 format. The PS3 will recognize it, and you can access your files through the XMB menu!

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JokingTunic·7 months ago

First-hand experience here: Plugged my FAT32 formatted external drive right into the PS3's USB port. It showed up instantly under 'Music', 'Video', or 'Pictures' in the XMB menu!

ScoldingIrony·7 months ago

Honestly, if your hard drive isn't in FAT32 format, it's not gonna work with the PS3. Reformat it, then connect via USB.

CoilingShip·7 months ago

Just plug your external hard drive's USB cable into one of the PS3's USB ports. Make sure the hard drive is formatted to FAT32, as the PS3 doesn't support NTFS.

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