How do I backup my PS3 data?

Firstly, sign in to your PSN account, then insert your USB storage device, whether flash drive or hard drive. Then in the XMB, navigate to and select System Settings. Navigate to and select Backup Utility, and then choose Back Up.

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How do I transfer PS3 data to a new hard drive?

Preparations:

Pull out the old hard drive from your PS3 and free up the frame that fixes the hard drive using a screwdriver. Connect the same hard drive to your PC spare port.
Connect the new HDD to the same PC in another spare port.
Format the new hard drive to FAT32.

How do I backup my PS3 to an external hard drive?

After you’ve connected the HDD to the PS3, go to Settings > System Settings > Backup Utility > Backup. 2. Select Confirm and then select USB Drive, and your entire PS3 will be backed up on to the HDD. This process will take some time.

Can you transfer data from one PS3 to another?

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.

Does PS3 backup save downloaded games?

The backup does not include purchased content, including downloaded games, movies or apps. It also does not include game data.

Can you transfer saved data from one PS3 to another?

Can you transfer memory from one PS3 to another?

How do I recover data from a broken PS3?

Right-click on your ps3 hard drive and choose “Change drive letter and path” to change the drive letter. Step 3: Run the software. Step 4: Choose file types and then external removable drives. Step 5: Scan the drive and preview files, then choose files to be recovered, click ” Recover”.

What does PS3 Backup Utility save?

Back up data saved in the system storage to storage media or a USB mass storage device, or restore data that has been backed up. Back up data in the system storage to storage media or a USB mass storage device.

What gets backed up on PS3?

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Data can be backed up on Memory Stick™, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash®, and USB mass storage devices.
A USB hard disk can also be used to back up data and will appear under the icon when connected.
Backed up data will be saved in the [PS3] – [EXPORT] – [BACKUP] folder.

How do I transfer save data from PS3 to PS3?

Backing Up Individual PS3 Saves

Insert your USB storage device into your PS3.
Navigate to Game > Saved Data Utility (PS3).
Press the Triangle button and select Copy Multiple.
Check all the games you want to back up saved data for, then press OK.