Can Your PS3 Read a 4TB External Hard Drive?

Learn if PS3 can utilize a 4TB external hard drive and how to format it for compatibility.

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PS3 can read a 4TB external hard drive, but it needs to be formatted to the FAT32 file system. Note that FAT32 has a file size limit of 4GB per file, which could be a constraint for large files. If your drive is currently formatted as NTFS or exFAT, you will need to reformat it to FAT32 using a computer before it will be fully compatible with the PS3.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What format does a hard drive need to be in for PS3? The hard drive must be formatted to FAT32 for compatibility with PS3.
  2. Can I use a 4TB hard drive with my PS3? Yes, a 4TB hard drive can be used with PS3 if formatted to FAT32.
  3. What is the file size limit for FAT32? FAT32 has a file size limit of 4GB per file.
  4. How do I reformat my hard drive to FAT32? You can reformat your hard drive to FAT32 using the computer's disk management tools or third-party software.

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