You can now transfer (copy or move) data that is saved in the system storage of one PS3™ system to the system storage of another PS3™ system using an Ethernet cable.
Can you put a PS3 hard drive into another PS3?
Yes and no; the had drive type is the same, the hard drive will physically work in the new device. However, PS3 hard drives are encrypted, so if you just move the drive into a new PS3 the drive won’t actually work; you’ll have to reformat it.
How do I transfer data from my PS3 hard drive to another?
First, pull out the old hard drive from your PS3 and free up the frame that fixes the hard drive using screwdriver. Connect the same hard drive to your PC spare port. Second, connect the new HDD to the same PC in another spare port.
What happens if you put a PS3 hard drive in a ps4?
As long at it is the standard 2.5 inch drive size (7-9mm thick) it will work no problem. Just dont expect to have any of your PS3 data, as once you put the PS4 OS on it, the drive will be formatted, erasing any of the PS3 data.
How do I transfer data from one PS3 to another?
Just like the old system you will want to check for updates, disable media server connection, and disable internet connection on the new system and then start the data transfer utility. This time select the option to transfer data from the other PS3 system to this one.
Can you transfer trophies from one PS3 to another PS3?
The PS3 will be able to internally switch to know which cable you used. Select transfer data from this system to the other PS3 system in the next step. If you have any other users on the system it is also a good time to deactivate the system under their PSN accounts and sync their trophy information too.
How can I back up my PlayStation 3 to an old hard drive?
Once the backup was complete, removed the hard drives (320GB & 160GB in my case) from both consoles and swapped them. Booted up each console and performed the requested formatting of each drive. Restored the backup from step 3 onto the old PlayStation 3. Once the restore was complete, initiated a transfer via the Data Transfer Utility
How do I connect my old PS3 to my new PS3?
At this point you should connect your old and new PlayStation 3 together with an ethernet cable. You should also have your new PS3 plugged into your TV so that you can get ready to begin the transfer once the old system is waiting for a connection.
