Im struggling with this too ... Did any of these guides work for you ... alot of people say use a ps3tools and split files on FAT32.. & that Irishman is better to use than Multiman .. im new to ps3 hacking any advice would help
i did that but thanks buddy.. i have a odd issue now where when it loads up i cant see MM settings its just stays at one theme and i can only play games from ps3 HDD but i cant see my retro files or settings in any way ... ???Not multiman or the best GUI but it works - ntfs iso mounter - Install 1.1 then 1.2 update .pkg
Because that's how they come formatted and is the best format to use for windows. Some people aren't dedicating their drive solely to play backups so they leave ntfs if possible so they don't get the file restrictions of fat32 when they use it as a drive for their computer.why people cares about ntfs.
Waste of time!
I used my external drive perfectly fine without external powerI fixed this issue by using IRISMAN since it's file manager can read most if not all NTFS drives without issues, if it's a portable HDD then you need to plug it into a AC powered USB hub otherwise it won't read since the PS3 doesn't supply the drive with any power.
External and portable HDD are different.I used my external drive perfectly fine without external power
Mine is a portable hdd. Those two terms are usually used interchangeably in my experience. It's just got the single usb cable going to the ps3 and can successfully load gamesExternal and portable HDD are different.
I can't get the PS3 to read a portable HDD even though it's plugged in, haven't tested the external HDD yet but I only got PS1 games on it.
I use a 1TB western digital portable HDD and the PS3 refuses to read it unless there is a power source.Mine is a portable hdd. Those two terms are usually used interchangeably in my experience. It's just got the single usb cable going to the ps3 and can successfully load games
Some people aren't dedicating their drive solely to play backups so they leave ntfs if possible so they don't get the file restrictions of fat32 when they use it as a drive for their computer.
WD Westerm Elements, needs a USB Y CABLE.I use a 1TB western digital portable HDD and the PS3 refuses to read it unless there is a power source.
They are not used interchangeably when you go to buy them, they are distinctly different products, mixing them confuses the situation.
External needs a power source, portable does not.
NTFS allows you to store your full game ISO reducing the clutter of JB format games and also there are no split files so your backup manager doesn't need to process them. I just wish someone would hack in some GPT support..
Weird, my 1tb western digital passport drive works fineI use a 1TB western digital portable HDD and the PS3 refuses to read it unless there is a power source.
They are not used interchangeably when you go to buy them, they are distinctly different products, mixing them confuses the situation.
External needs a power source, portable does not.
why people cares about ntfs.
Waste of time!
Weird, my 1tb western digital passport drive works fine
Until you decide to bring it to a friend's house. Also not everyone has a gigabit switch/router. And back in ps2 days I tried streaming games and most games played terribly.It doesn't matter what file system you use, USB is just not ideal. Streaming ISO over gigabit ethernet using ps3netsrv is a smoother experience.