Install games on your PlayStation 3 from a USB stick

Install games on the PS3 from a pendrive

We will skip the topic of installing custom firmware or ODE in the console, since this procedure should be covered separately from the question posed about games. At the same time, for the following actions is a prerequisite, without which this instruction is meaningless.

The first step is to choose and correctly format the Flash drive that you plan to use to install the games on your PlayStation. 3. Almost any removable drive is suitable for this purpose, either a USB stick or a microSD card.

The only significant difference between the drives is the data transfer speed. For this reason, a USB flash drive is more suitable for this task. At the same time, not all computers are equipped with a microSD card reader.

The amount of storage in the unit should be tailored to your needs. It can be as small as a flash drive 8 GB or can be an external USB hard drive.

Before downloading and adding games, removable drive must be formatted. To do this, you can use standard Windows OS media.

1. Depending on the type of flash drive, connect it to your computer.
2. Open section “This computer.” and right click on the found drive. please select “Format”.to go to the Custom Settings screen.
3. If you are using an external hard drive, you will need to use special software to format it “FAT32”.

   Read more: Hard drive formatting programs

4. The most important thing here is the list of “File System”.. Drop it and select an option “FAT32”.
5. On the line. “Distribution unit size” can leave the value “Default”. or change it for “8192 bytes”..
6. If you wish, change the volume label and check the box “Fast (cleaning indexThe "Index" It is a fundamental tool in books and documents, which allows you to quickly locate the desired information. Generally, it is presented at the beginning of a work and organizes the contents in a hierarchical manner, including chapters and sections. Its correct preparation facilitates navigation and improves the understanding of the material, making it an essential resource for both students and professionals in various areas....)”to speed up the procedure of deleting existing data. Press the button “Starts”. to start formatting.

   Wait for the notification that the procedure has been completed successfully and then you can proceed to the next step.

If you have any difficulties or doubts about the steps described, You can read more detailed instructions on how to solve the most common problems. At the same time, we will always be happy to help you in the comments.

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Paso 2: download and copy games

In this step, care must be taken to place the application working files in the correct directory on the drive. Opposite case, the console will not be able to correctly read the added folder. Despite this, improper installation is not critical, since the PC can always be reused to move files.

1. Open the root directory of the drive and create a new folder “GAMES”. In the future, this section will be used as the main catalog.
2. Download the file with the game for PS3 on PC from any Internet site that has the appropriate category. The final archive must be unzipped with the WinRAR archive.
3. In various cases, can find a format I SO. In addition, the files can be accessed through a filing cabinet or UltraISO.

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4. The final directory must contain a folder “PS3_GAME” and the file “PS3_DISC.SFB”..
   

   Note: There may be other directories, but the mentioned items are an integral part of any game.

5. Copy this directory in its entirety by placing in “GAMES” on the flash drive.
6. Due, multiple applications can be installed on the removable drive and the PlayStation 3 Sony will detect them without any problem.

Now disconnect the prepared flash drive from the computer and you can proceed to work with the console.

Paso 3: start games on the console

As long as the unit is well prepared and a properly functioning game has been recorded, this step is the easiest, since it literally does not need any additional action on your part. The complete launch procedure consists of several steps.

1. Connect the prerecorded drive to the PS3's USB port.
2. After confirming that the memory card is properly connected, in the main menu of the console, select “Multiman”.
   

   Note: Depending on the firmware, software may vary.

3. After launch, It only remains to find the application in the general list by name.
4. In some cases, it may be necessary to update the list by pressing the buttons “Choose + L3” in command.

We hope that our tutorial has helped you to fix the problem of installing games from a pendrive on your PlayStation console. 3.

Conclution:

After reading this post, you should not forget about the need to use custom firmware, since the PS3 with standard software does not offer this possibility. Changing the console software is only important to highlight with a detailed study of the problem or seeking the help of professionals. Later installed games are not affected.

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