How to Install PS3 Software on a New Hard Drive?
Okay, it's a bit of a process, but here goes: Download the firmware update from Sony's official site, save it to a USB stick in the folder structure 'PS3/UPDATE'. Swap your old drive for the new one, start the PS3 in safe mode, and follow the prompts to install the firmware from your USB!
Play Games.Earn points.Get gift cards!
Playback Rewards
(13.7k)
500k players and counting...
More Answers
First, you'll need a USB drive with at least 1GB of space. Download the latest PS3 software from Sony's website and save it in a folder named 'PS3' with a subfolder named 'UPDATE'. Insert your new hard drive into the PS3, boot it up, and follow the on-screen prompts to install the software from your USB drive. Easy peasy!
Just pop a USB stick with the latest PS3 firmware into the console, boot into safe mode, and follow the instructions. Piece of cake.
I recently swapped drives on my PS3. Download the latest firmware onto a USB, put it in a 'PS3/UPDATE' folder, and start your PS3 in safe mode. The system will prompt you to install the update鈥攚orked like a charm for me!
馃憖 If you like PlayStation...
The brands referenced on this page are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with this company. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.
People also want to know
Add an Answer