[ps3hacker12]

Fat32formatter FTW much easier than everything above! Google it it's free.

[BAKARDI420]

Originally Posted by ps3hacker12 Fat32formatter FTW much easier than everything above! Google it it's free.

YEP, 2tb hdd formatted to fat32 in 2mins.

[syaoranredfire]

i'v one good tool *Guiformat*.
it's easy and good tool to convert fat32!!

[sln531]

I just got a WD 3TB External Hard drive and i used Guiformat and it everything seem right it say's Fat32 format and all but when i got to my ps3 it never shows up? not in Multiman or nothing please help going ****ing crazy
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The version of the hard drive is WD my book Essential 3TB External hard drive if this matters?
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its says it is usb3.0+usb2.0 Compatible

[Wolfie708]

Originally Posted by sln531 I just got a WD 3TB External Hard drive and i used Guiformat and it everything seem right it say's Fat32 format and all but when i got to my ps3 it never shows up? not in Multiman or nothing please help going ****ing crazy ************* [ - Post Merged - ] ************* The version of the hard drive is WD my book Essential 3TB External hard drive if this matters? ************* [ - Post Merged - ] ************* its says it is usb3.0+usb2.0 Compatible

That could be purely a size issue as I seem to recall the PS3 can struggle with the larger drives. I assume it is seen and useable on your PC?

Also is it a powered drive or does it take it's power from the USB connection?

[Thelostdeathknight]

Originally Posted by sln531 I just got a WD 3TB External Hard drive and i used Guiformat and it everything seem right it say's Fat32 format and all but when i got to my ps3 it never shows up? not in Multiman or nothing please help going ****ing crazy ************* [ - Post Merged - ] ************* The version of the hard drive is WD my book Essential 3TB External hard drive if this matters? ************* [ - Post Merged - ] ************* its says it is usb3.0+usb2.0 Compatible

i think the ps3 has a limit on ext hdd size of like 1.5tb or 2tb

[sln531]

[QUOTE=Wolfie708;211489]That could be purely a size issue as I seem to recall the PS3 can struggle with the larger drives. I assume it is seen and useable on your PC?

Also is it a powered drive or does it take it's power from the USB connection?[/QUOT

yes it shows up on my computer at 2.73tb formatted to FAT32 named ps3 but my and it gets its power from a Ac adapter
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Originally Posted by Thelostdeathknight i think the ps3 has a limit on ext hdd size of like 1.5tb or 2tb

Can u find this out for sure? because this will make my life a whole lot easier then spending hours for nothing! thanks

[Thelostdeathknight]

The limit is 2 tb any larger and the HDD is ignored

[sln531]

Originally Posted by Thelostdeathknight The limit is 2 tb any larger and the HDD is ignored

Ok i guess that's my problem then...thanks so much man i have been going crazy wanting to pull my hair out lamo


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I tried for just the hell of it to partion the hard drive for just 2tb formatted to fat32 and that still did not work ether hmmmm

[sln531]

Ok update i changed and got a Seagate 2tb External Hard drive and Formatted it to Fat32 and it works like a champ! no problems or anything works perfect! thanks allot again guys