{"title":"Memory for PS3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory for PS3, the repair and upgrade hub for PlayStation 3 hard drive and SSD swaps at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse PS3 storage and accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ps3\"\u003ePS3 accessories and spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e, full PS3 hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ps3-headsets-earphones\"\u003eHeadsets and earphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ps3-screen-protectors-skins\"\u003eScreen protectors and skins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ps3-games\"\u003ePS3 games\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery PS3 takes a 2.5-inch SATA drive. The Fat (CECH-A through CECH-K) uses a removable HDD bay on the side, the Slim (CECH-2000 \/ 2500 \/ 3000) hides it behind a small flap on the front, and the Super Slim (CECH-4000) keeps the drive in a special bay under a slide-out door. Replacing the drive frees up storage and, for SSDs, can shave a few seconds off load times, though the PS3's internal SATA controller is SATA II, so the speed gain is modest compared to a modern PC. Reformatting and a system restore are required after the swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy entry point:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 500GB 2.5-inch SATA HDD as a like-for-like upgrade. Most affordable, plenty of space for a full library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crowd favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 1TB 2.5-inch HDD, the sweet-spot capacity for PS3 owners who want headroom without paying for SSD speeds the SATA II bus can't fully use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 2.5-inch SATA SSD (typically 256GB or 500GB), modest load-time improvement, near-silent operation, and longer expected life than a spinning drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe PS3 storage swap ladder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack up your data\u003c\/strong\u003e: PS3 system backup to USB. The drive swap wipes everything; back up first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen the drive bay\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fat: blue thumbscrew on the left side. Slim: flap on the front. Super Slim: slide door on top with a Phillips screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwap the drive\u003c\/strong\u003e: same 2.5-inch SATA caddy carries to the new drive. Phillips PH00 screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat the new drive\u003c\/strong\u003e: power on, follow the system prompt to format. Then run a system restore from your USB backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinstall games or saves\u003c\/strong\u003e: PSN downloads can be re-downloaded; disc games install themselves on first run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide tracked delivery. Returns and replacements per our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/returns\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ps3\"\u003ePS3 accessories and spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ps4-memory\"\u003ePS4 memory and storage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/xbox-360-memory\"\u003eXbox 360 memory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ps-vita-psp-memory\"\u003ePS Vita \/ PSP memory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePS3 memory. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I put an SSD in a PS3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, any 2.5-inch SATA SSD fits the same caddy as the original HDD. Real-world load-time gains are modest because the PS3's internal SATA bus is SATA II (3 Gb\/s); the SSD's full speed isn't reachable. Most owners report a few seconds saved on game loads and notably quieter operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat size hard drive can a PS3 take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAny 2.5-inch SATA drive that fits the depth of the caddy. Most PS3 owners use 500GB to 2TB drives; very tall (12.5mm+) drives may not fit the Slim or Super Slim caddy. Check drive thickness against the chassis spec before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill I lose my saves swapping the PS3 hard drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, unless you back up first. Use Settings \u0026gt; System Settings \u0026gt; Backup Utility to back up to a USB drive before the swap, then run Restore on the new drive after formatting. Trophy data, save games, downloaded titles and settings all carry across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy upgrade a PS3 hard drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe original drives shipped with PS3s are now over a decade old; mechanical wear is a real risk. Upgrading to a fresh drive replaces a wearing part and frees up space for game installs and downloaded content. SSDs additionally remove the spinning-disc noise and help with thermal headroom on Fat chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zedlabz-com-digital-egift-voucher","title":"ZedLabz.com Digital eGift Card Voucher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Available in multiple denominations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Never expire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- No waiting for delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive someone a gift instantly with a ZedLabz.com e Gift Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure what to buy someone? need a birthday present? 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