View Full Version : Swapping HDD - backup question
Kung_Fu_Russ
08-07-2007, 12:54
If i go to the trouble of heaving my pc into the lounge, and plug the PC USB port and the PS3 USB port together using (duh) a USB cable - will I be able to backup all my data to a folder on my PC HDD?
Harry Yambag
08-07-2007, 14:07
I wouldn't see why not. I didn't do it that way and I haven't read about anyone doing that either, but theoretically it sounds feasible.
I know thats not much help, but its my best educated guess.
Tutankhamun
08-07-2007, 14:09
i have no ide doubt it thou going to try now anyway
Kung_Fu_Russ
08-07-2007, 14:12
let me know how it goes then. My PC is a beast (not that fast, but the case is HUGE), so i dont want to move it unless i have to. It's even harder to move the ps3 to the PC, because it's all linked thru my entertainment rig.
TeflonTactics
08-07-2007, 16:36
I don't know if the PS3 shows up as an external.
The PC would have to recognize the PS3 and the opposite for anything to happen.
I don't think this will work.
TheyCallMeKing
08-07-2007, 16:40
You cant do that anyways - two different ends. Both a computer and PS3 have the flat end not the squarish end (does that make sense?).
You would have to hook up and external of flash drive to the ps3 to backup - you cant do PS3 direct to computer.
Do what I did, use your iPod, just in the opposite direction.
I used mine to import videos.
That, or go get a gig flash card for next to nothing.
TeflonTactics
08-07-2007, 16:46
You cant do that anyways - two different ends. Both a computer and PS3 have the flat end not the squarish end (does that make sense?).
You would have to hook up and external of flash drive to the ps3 to backup - you cant do PS3 direct to computer.
Are you kidding me?
There's such a thing as a USB cable with both A ends.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=42
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductImages/cb_usb.jpg
TheyCallMeKing
08-07-2007, 16:50
yeah because everyone has those laying around - not like they come with any common hardware.
I work in technology for a Fortune 500 company (relate this to size - not trying to sound like a BAMF) and I've seen those come across my desk maybe twice in my 4 years here. Yeah you could order one or just pick up a cheap flash drive which will get more use in the long run.
get a 4gb off play.com for £20 ^^
ive got loads of them in my home office, you must work for a fortune cookie company not a fortune 500
Tutankhamun
08-07-2007, 23:09
didnt found a cable with A ends sorry
This might actually work. I don't really think it will, but I do have a Belkin USB cable that I've used before for transferring stuff from my old computer to the new. It has the 2 ends like that. I just don't think the machines will understand what you're trying to do with them.
Anyway, this information here might be helpful to you, so just in case:
http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8235228&publicUserId=5746297
ProudClod
08-08-2007, 05:12
make a backup on the HDD itself. Switch hard drives, get an encasing for your old HDD (Like 20 bucks), turning it into a portable HDD. Plug your old encased HDD into the PS3, and restore the data.
deviantv1ral
08-08-2007, 12:16
^ good idea i might have to do that, i have 27 gigs left of my hdd well its cause i made room for linux but decided its not worth installing to play mame and gba in HD haha
neway 4gigs aint enough at least for me mine takes up 16gigs to backup
GoodIntentions
08-08-2007, 12:25
i dont see why it wouldnt recognize it ?!?!? it does recognize the PSP , and hte PS3 is basically just a supercharged PSP ...
AshleyBurr
08-08-2007, 12:35
I have a question relating to this backup procedure.
I have a few games, that have been shared by people (Castlevania, TekkenDR etc). Can I back these up?
I have about 10 or so albums on my PS3, do these get backed up?
If they do not, whats the point of backing up?
And if they DO get backed up, im gonna need a 20GB Flash drive right?
From http://www.usb.org/about/faq/ans5/
Q5: How can I connect two PCs to each other with USB?
A5: You need a specialized USB peripheral known as a USB bridge (sometimes called a USB to USB adapter) to do this. Without a USB bridge, connecting a USB port of a PC directly to another PC's USB port can damage the computers
It wont back up everything, even if you do get it to work. If you want your new hard drive to have all your games and downloads, then you should get access to a drive mirroring program and then back it up. Otherwise, you will only be able to back up game saves, music, photos and videos. Not accounts or settings or any of the installed games. A mirror of the drive can be saved and then reinstalled on a bigger partition on a new drive and you would still ahve access to everything you do now without the problem of needing to go back and redownload it (or in the case of GTHD, just not having it anymore....)