will this work on ps3? i have a ps3 and am looking for a way to store all my music and for a way to keep all my files backed up on it. so will the plug and play work on the ps3 or will i get a format error. MP3 players can be managed on the ps3 but can this? the ps3 has no reformating of external drive options so does any one know? will this work on ps3? i have a ps3 and am looking for a way to store all my music and for a way to keep all my files backed up on it. so will the plug and play work on the ps3 or will i get a... » Read More will this work on ps3? i have a ps3 and am looking for a way to store all my music and for a way to keep all my files backed up on it. so will the plug and play work on the ps3 or will i get a format error. MP3 players can be managed on the ps3 but can this? the ps3 has no reformating of external drive options so does any one know? « Show Less
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From my limited understanding, the PS3 uses a FAT32 file system and not a NTFS. Someone said the Iomega wont work with a PS3 because it uses NTFS. Not exactly sure what all this means since Im not a techie, but I am also hoping to buy this Western Digital if it works with PS3 rather the replacing and switching my 40g PS3 harddrive.
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Even I am looking for a similar answer. Please let me know if this or some other one that particularly works with PS3. Thanks
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The PS3 indeed uses a FAT32 file system, you just download the application "CompuApps SwissKnife" you can get it from download.com and use it to format the drive to FAT32. I will be purchasing this drive and let you know how it works, as I too will be getting it for my PS3s 2nd birthday.
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I use a 16gb flash drive but I always use random play--sometimes it freezes when loading--but if I switch to cd then back to usb-it seems to always work fine. I've had no problems with sony or Philips mp3 devices--just seems to lock up when first reading flash drives--it is a little slow at reading files before it begins playing--I'd say about a minute delay-not a problem. Display information depends on what is available on flash drive--ir title artist album are provided it will display them--though you have to turn on the display by using the remote 'display" button or it just gives numeric info
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yes works well...no issues seen. follow the directions from sony hdd upgrade and get the larger file...think it was 500mb or so....for new drive install.....do hate how you cant back anything up on ps4 except game saves...so you have to redownload everything....i had a god 60+ gb
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Unless there has been an update, it will only recognize up to 32gb. If you are not using extremely large files there is no need for it. The player will only "see" up to 8000 files. It Has a cap of 4000 mp3 or audio files and 4000 other files. I have heard of people "hacking" the device to remove the file limits, but I'm not that good with computers and such and didn't want to risk damaging mine. I have a little over 2000 mp3s on mine and it has taken up about 16gb. I have heard of some people having luck with larger sd cards but some do not, it's hit and miss depending on what software version it has I guess. I have a 32gb for mine but have never used it. Unless there has been an update, it will only recognize up to 32gb. If you are not using extremely large files there is no need for it. The player will only "see" up to 8000 files. It Has a cap of 4000 mp3 or audio files and 4000 other files. I have heard of people "hacking" the device to remove the file limits, but I'm not that good with computers and such and didn't want to risk damaging mine. I have a little over 2000 mp3s on mine and it has taken up about 16gb. I have heard of some people having luck with larger sd cards but some do not, it's hit and miss depending... » Read More Unless there has been an update, it will only recognize up to 32gb. If you are not using extremely large files there is no need for it. The player will only "see" up to 8000 files. It Has a cap of 4000 mp3 or audio files and 4000 other files. I have heard of people "hacking" the device to remove the file limits, but I'm not that good with computers and such and didn't want to risk damaging mine. I have a little over 2000 mp3s on mine and it has taken up about 16gb. I have heard of some people having luck with larger sd cards but some do not, it's hit and miss depending on what software version it has I guess. I have a 32gb for mine but have never used it. « Show Less
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Doc - Any external USB device for the Sony has to formatted by Sony player first , then you can play/access your tunes from it ! You just can't plug in any USB peripheral device and try to access music from it ! Format the USB device by the Sony ,load music on it , and then you can access it and play your tunes ! Brian
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I believe I installed it right to my ps3 and it worked great. Any formatting was done by the ps3.
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If you have a ps3 just copy all the games to the ps3 harddrive because the vita games copies over with the saves. copy all your pictures and and music from both memory cards to the ps3, make a backup of the memory card settings you want to keep then transfer the backup to the new card then start transfering the stuff from the ps3 to the large card... if you dont have a ps3 use the computer with the software to transfer stuff from vita to pc and do the same thing
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Edited for new info: It works on x-box 360, even though that after formatting it you'll get the message that it might not. I guess that any flash drive that you format yourself will get that message. I used it to save movies and for games and it works great. Hope this helps.
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Yes it does work with the PS3. Feedback so far is mixed.... sometimes it works clearly... other times not so much. I've only had it for a couple of days and have only used it with the PS3. For the 8 bucks I payed for it... not bad.
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I would also like to get this HD for the ps3 ... Not sure why this wouldn't work ... Any confirmation out there??
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Depends on if the player can play content from the connected USB device. Do a simple test on any thumb drive you have. Load a file or two on it and plug it in. You can also check the player "Supported" file types. It should really specify if it can (or cannot) play USB content... This drive is generic, the effect would be the same on any USB storage device. If your Sony player can't play USB content it does not matter WHAT device you got, it is not going to play... Best of luck! Also mention what model player you have (or want to get) someone might know specific to that device (they are all different). I have a Sony player and could not tell you if it does (or does not) play from the USB connection (never tried)
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Hi there! Maximum songs that can be stored here on Sony NWZE384 8GB depends on its bitrate. Here are the tables:Bit rate: Number48 kbps 5,15064 kbp 3,950128 kbps 1,950256 kbps 950320 kbps 750Most of the MP3s are under 128 kbps, but some ate under 256 kbps. So I would say it can be at around 2000 songs. Hope this helps. -Ely
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MJ@NeweggRating: Review Date: 07/21/09Great drive works well with ps3Cons: Not any yet and hopefully never. Pros: This is a really good drive and comes already formatted in FAT32 so you can plug right into the ps3. It is really small and quiet. Comment:
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This would work as a external drive, just remember it is a FAT32 hard drive. We used to download information from the PS3 and it had to be FAT32.
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Well, I'm 5 months now with two SansaClip players. Dragging mp3 files into both of them from two different Macs, two versions of the operating system: 10.3 and 10.4. It's has worked for me, no problems. One player was left out in hard rain for two nights and I couldn't believe, it still works. I've loaded and unloaded songs on these players numerous times. Never did anything special, just drag-n-drop mp3s into the music folder. Sorry it hasn't worked so easily for others.
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Just to clarify everything. This WILL work in your PS4 just fine. You have to have a flash USB drive to insert the firmware update onto this hard drive after installation. This WILL NOT work on PS3. However, my suggestion to you is to simply wait for next month as Nyko is releasing a tech that replaces the 2.5 inch hard drive casing with a casing that will work with a 3.5 inch hard drive, that can handle up to 6 Terabytes. I already have a 4 Terabyte SSD hybrid ready. That would be the best bet. My terabyte SSD filled up months ago. Two Terabytes really isn't enough if you play a lot of games.
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I use SD cards and the music on them is MP3. I use old SD cards from years ago that had been in cameras. I didn't even reformat them. I use it plugged in and I love it. I play stuff all night to cover the background noise and some times I leave it on all day. I switch cards often so I have different music on each. I haven't tried it with a stick.