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Replacing an original fat PS3

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  • 29-02-2016 1:59pm
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    eman66
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    This is not for me but for my 10-year old son. He's the gamer, I only ever used the console for Blu Rays so don't know a whole lot about them.

    Original PS3 60gb failed. A new lens and wiping/resetting by computer shop could not fix. He got a bucket load of games and vouchers for christmas too.

    Would this be the cheapest replacemet:

    https://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Shop/Tablets-Accessories/All-Accessories/Sony-Playstation-3-Slim-12GB

    Is 12gb ok or can/should an internal or external hard drive be added?


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    F1ngers
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    He can use the HD from his original PS3.


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    eman66
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    Thanks. I have one of these lying around: http://www.amazon.com/quot-5400-SATA-HARD-DRIVE/dp/B00A71VRZO

    Do these instructions look good: http://joypadandme.com/tech-tips/tech-tips-upgrading-a-ps3-slim-hard-drive/


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    eman66
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    Was mostly wondering if there would be any differences between the two consoles for him playing games and if that model from Carphone Warehouse is the one to get.


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    F1ngers
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    eman66 wrote: »
    Was mostly wondering if there would be any differences between the two consoles for him playing games and if that model from Carphone Warehouse is the one to get.

    It's the one to get.
    Throw in a bigger HD and you're good to go.

    I think you need a caddy for the HD, as you don't get one with that PS3(think it's optional too, but I'd prefer to have it than not).


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    eman66
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    F1ngers wrote: »
    It's the one to get.
    Throw in a bigger HD and you're good to go.

    I think you need a caddy for the HD, as you don't get one with that PS3(think it's optional too, but I'd prefer to have it than not).
    Thanks. Do you mean an external caddy?


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    F1ngers
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    eman66 wrote: »
    Thanks. Do you mean an external caddy?


    I do.


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    Varik
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    F1ngers wrote: »
    I do.

    You shouldn't.

    It's an internal mounting bracket not an external caddy, completely different.

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    eddhorse
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    £2.84 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PlayStation-Replacement-Mounting-Bracket/dp/B009CV1OVC

    or €5 with free P&P
    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/PlayStation-3-Replacement-Hard-Disk-Drive-Mounting-Bracket-PS3-Accessory-UK-/261965747456?hash=item3cfe601500:g:XcIAAOSwBLlVKH4d


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    Zith
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    Does he play any PS2 games? Wasn't that capability removed in the newer PS3 versions?


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    eddhorse
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    Zith wrote: »
    Does he play any PS2 games? Wasn't that capability removed in the newer PS3 versions?

    Yes PS2 games will only work on the older Fat model.


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    Varik
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    Smyths used to sell them for €10, but at this stage I don't think there'll be any.


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    Skerries
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    they all still play PS1 games though
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    eman66
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    Zith wrote: »
    Does he play any PS2 games? Wasn't that capability removed in the newer PS3 versions?
    He does. Forgot about that.


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    zl1whqvjs75cdy
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    Yeah it was only original 60 gb fats that played the ps2 games so you'll be in trouble there. You can get a lot of them for next to nothing on the store if there are some particular favorites. You could probably get a ps2 for buttons on done deal or something if it's a big deal.


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    eman66
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    Computer shop reckon they can get a lens that will work. €25 + labour.


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    eddhorse
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    eman66 wrote: »
    Computer shop reckon they can get a lens that will work. €25 + labour.

    In your original post you say the PS3 failed.
    Do you mean it just powers off or cannot read games from the drive?

    If its the first issue then the lens wont fix it.


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