Adding HDD to a PS3?

Hey,

I have decided to get a PS3, even thought I do have a PS4, I would like to be able to play older games, and play with my friends. I have found a used PS3 slim, and have got a really good deal, but the PS3 only has 120gb storage. I want to upgrade, so I am going to replace it with a 500gb hard drive. I already know how to do the physical hard drive replacement, but I'm just confused on the Software side of it. If I just outright take one drive out, and replace it with a new one, will I get a brand new software, with no profiles or anything, or would I have to do something?

Thanks

Afford

Hello,

If you have nothing to backup then essentially you will not need to use the internal backup software on the PS3.

Just in case: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/help-library/system---hardware/storage---data/create-backup-files-stored-on-the-playstation-3-hdd-using-the-ba/

You do have to download the latest OS software:

https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/ps3-system-software/

This will give you the latest OS. Once you boot up the system and update the software via a USB stick you'll then log in as normal. Your psn profile/trophies are saved on the server side but I don't envision you having any PS3 trophies yet since you just purchased the console.

In the event that you have any other questions about the physical upgrade:

https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/#!/subject/6474211/

Hope this helps.