If 250GB isn't enough for you try installing a 500GBHDD
With so many things the PS3 can you, depending on the Drive it just isnt enough. We always want more and more storage space. I know I do. But how much can the PS3 handle before taking a dump? The fellas over at Gamepro have just proven that the PS3 can handle up to 500GB of storage.
Of course not any drive can be put on the PS3 as far as people know. No one would want to spend money on something they don't know if its going to work. The HDD used for this demo is a Samsung M6 which they claim is the only one that will work.
You install the HDD the same way you install your 250GBHDD if you dont know then heres the tutorial.
Step #1:
Purchase the Samsung M6 500GB hard drive (widely available online for around $230). Important note: The M6 is the only
500GB internal hard drive that will fit into the PS3. Use the PS3's
Backup function to transfer saves and other content to a USB drive.
Step #2:
Unplug the PS3 and ground yourself. Open the PS3's hard drive access
port, located on the side of the unit, with your fingernail.
Step #3:
Carefully unscrew the blue screw using the correct
screwdriver bit (Philips Precise) using gentle pressure, taking care
not to strip the screw. Pull out the metal hinge, and slide the hard
drive tray out.
Step #4:
Unscrew the four screws that attach the hard drive to the metal
tray, and remove the old hard drive (place old drive in anti-static
bag).
Step #5:
Attach the new Samsung 500GB hard drive to the tray, replacing the
four screws from the previous step. Slide the hard drive tray back into
the PS3 port, and snap the metal hinge back into place, then replace
the blue screw. Close the access port, power up your PS3, and replace
the date stored on your USB drive. Voila -- you're done! Enjoy your
massive storage space.
