Does the PS3 Support USB Hard Drives?

[H.Cornerstone]

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203400931&adid=17653&dcaid=17653
Saw this and had me wondering..

[whoknows]

I've transferred files off of a USB HDD to my PS3 so that works if that's what you're wondering.

[NamPaehc]

Yes. You just plug it into the USB port and go to which ever tab you want to use (music/video/image/etc). From there you might need to change the settings (think it is "view all" to be able to dig through the file system but it should work.

[icruise]

Yeah, it's things like this that make the PS3 seem a lot more useful than the other consoles. It really is like a computer (albeit a fairly limited one). It's very cool to be able to use external drives, or any standard bluetooth headset, keyboard and mouse (although mouse support is pretty dismal -- I actually find it easier to use the controller). They still need to work out some of the details to make the system easier to use, but the foundation is solid.

[amicus]

ooooh if i could use a mouse and keyboard for fps that would be great.

[DesertEagleXIX]

Yes. You just plug it into the USB port and go to which ever tab you want to use (music/video/image/etc). From there you might need to change the settings (think it is "view all" to be able to dig through the file system but it should work.

What video formats does the PS3 use?

[icruise]

ooooh if i could use a mouse and keyboard for fps that would be great.
You could if the game supported it, but so far I don't think any of the games do. You're limited to using the keyboard for things like text entry.

[NamPaehc]

ooooh if i could use a mouse and keyboard for fps that would be great.
There is a controller coming out that is that kind of setup but I can't find the link right now. >>NVM, here is a preview (http://gear.ign.com/articles/769/769529p1.html)

What video formats does the PS3 use?
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/filetypes.html

[RelentlessRolento]

one more reason why I want a PS3 more than other systems.

[H.Cornerstone]

I know UT3 will support Keyboards and mice.. which will be AWESOME

[doubledown]

Hmmm, interesting about the external HDD....good to know, but currently my PS3 shares my 26" LCD monitor with my PC, so all my music is there. However, good to know if I move it in the future. Currently the 360 occupies my 55" RPTV (no HDMI...that is why the PS3 is elsewhere).

[Serpentor]

There is a controller coming out that is that kind of setup but I can't find the link right now. >>NVM, here is a preview (http://gear.ign.com/articles/769/769529p1.html)


http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/filetypes.html

OMG! Sweet, i was waiting for something like that... man, i suck at the controller, i'm just not good and kinda lazy to get over the learning curve. How come no one ever mention this on the video game forum over dvdtalk? man, i was a regular over there, but after seeing the info at CAG, i'm home!

[NamPaehc]

OMG! Sweet, i was waiting for something like that... man, i suck at the controller, i'm just not good and kinda lazy to get over the learning curve. How come no one ever mention this on the video game forum over dvdtalk? man, i was a regular over there, but after seeing the info at CAG, i'm home!
Yeh, SplitFish (http://www.splitfish.com/) has some interesting controller designs and assessories.

BTW, do I earn a commission now? :razz:

[The Mana Knight]

I'm thinking of buying an external HDD myself, to store all my music and videos on. I'll get a larger HDD on my PS3, just to store game related stuff. I like using my PS3 best for music, since its sound quality is superior.

[BREVITY]

I so wish I could network my PS3 and my PC the way I do my 360.


WOW?! did you say I could use my Bluetooth KB/M on the PS3? I would love that.

[NamPaehc]

I so wish I could network my PS3 and my PC the way I do my 360.


WOW?! did you say I could use my Bluetooth KB/M on the PS3? I would love that.

I think there is a way to add a OS/program to actually do that (connect the PS3 to the PC wireless to broswe files). Though I haven't looked much into that.

And yeh you can use bluetooth devices. Go the acessories I believe, should be some option to set them up there.

[The Mana Knight]

WOW?! did you say I could use my Bluetooth KB/M on the PS3? I would love that.It was recently just added with the latest firmware. ;)

[Serpentor]

Yeh, SplitFish (http://www.splitfish.com/) has some interesting controller designs and assessories.

BTW, do I earn a commission now? :razz:

If the commission is pay in respect, then hell yeah, you got my respect dude. Not just for that splitfish info, i saw your other posts, all informative.

[starmask2k3]

does this really work ? because i'm thinking of buying one. do i have to do something to make it work ? like do i have to format it or something like that