Can I install PS3 games on an external hard drive?

I have a PS3 Super Slim with 12 GB of flash. I need to expand its storage to install games.

On the net, I found contrasting opinions: I know I need a disk formatted in FAT32, but I don't understand if I can install games on it or if I can only store saves and multimedia on it.

In case I have to install an internal drive, do I need something to place it in? Some type of box?

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Best Answer

According to Wikipedia:

In PAL regions, the 250 GB model is not available; a model with 12 GB of flash memory (CECH-4000A) is available in its place. A standalone 250 GB hard drive (CECH-ZHD1) is available to upgrade this model.

So it sounds like it didn't come with a hard drive. From what I can tell, the Super Slim will take regular 2.5" SATA hard drives, but they take a specialized mounting bracket to install properly.

Sony is also selling everything you need in a single package, so you can just buy that if you don't want the trouble of finding the parts yourself.

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Can you play games from an external hard drive ps3?

This wikiHow teaches you how to format an external USB hard drive to the FAT32 file system using either a Windows or Mac computer, and then how to attach and add the external hard drive to your PlayStation 3. Due to the PS3's internal hardware, you cannot play games directly off of the external hard drive.

How do I download ps3 games straight to my external hard drive?

How to Transfer Games on PS5 to an External USB Drive

Navigate to Settings > Storage.

Select Console Storage > Games and Apps.

Select Items You Can Move from the tabs above the games list.

Select the games and/or apps you want to transfer to your external USB drive.

Can I play PS4 games that are saved on an external hard drive?

If you want to play a digital game, you can simply plug in your external hard drive, log into your PSN account on your friend's PS4, and play.

(EP 4) Running PS3 Games from an External Hard Drive (NTFS/FAT32)

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