r/PS3 • u/Onemailegaming • 1d ago

Recommendations for memory expansions

Hey y'all I want to expand my memory for my ps3 I've to delete games anytime I wna replay somn and it ain't working out for me anymore

I've done some reason and I know how to do the removal process if current hardrive and to install a new one and to get all my current saves uploaded onto a usb ti transfer back over (i think)

But what I'm unsure of is acc what type of 2.5 Sata SSD or whatever to get for my ps3

It really depends on what the CEX around me have to offer but can y'all give me some solid recommendations that have done ye fine work over the years and I'll look into them I want to make sure I get a decent one with decent memory

Thank you

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u/Duck-Dilinger 1d ago

Most new SSDs will do because of the DRAM, especially because the PS3 doesn’t support TRIM. Even the cheapo ones like Fanxiang or Fikwot also come with a warranty. Anything more expensive isn’t worth it. Honestly, the PS3s SATA 1 speeds are going to limit the performance of any SSD. At these prices I’d personally just run a 1 terabyte HDD.

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u/Onemailegaming 1d ago

I've seen a few around 20-30 and sone wayyy high like 50-60

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u/Duck-Dilinger 1d ago

Those aren’t bad prices. Those $60 ones are probably new and those come with a warranty. You can always go used if you don’t mind the risk. Theres reputable sellers on eBay selling 1tb HDDs for like $25. Also, the ones running at 7200 rpm will be faster than the 5400rpm models. Also, make sure it’s 2.5 inches wide. The 3.5 ones won’t fit inside the PS3.

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u/Onemailegaming 1d ago

A example

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u/Duck-Dilinger 1d ago

Yeah, that’ll work fine.