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SSD Performance on PS3

We've seen people toy around with SSD drives on the PS3, but until now, high performance drives have been prohibitively expensive. While still more expensive than mechanical drives, newer SSDs are faster and cheaper than ever.

This article explores the performance impact of OCZ's mainstream Sandforce based SSD, the Agility 3, when installed in a PS3. Tests include PSN game installation, Blu-Ray game installation, and file management. The results are sometimes surprising!

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Why o why5402d ago

Prices still a touch high but i can see these drives being the norm for the hd consoles of the future

lowlight5402d ago

If anything, they'll come pre-equipped with some NAND flash I think

DarkBlood5402d ago (Edited 5402d ago )

does the slim uses a different type of harddrive from the phatty? cuz that black thing in the picture sure looks different

TheCampfireSong5402d ago

No all ps3's use the same HDD

lowlight5402d ago

The thing in the picture is the SSD used in the article :)

forcefullpower5402d ago

If you are going to buy a drive for PS3. You better getting a hybrid drive like.

Seagate 500GB Momentus XT 2.5" Hybrid SSD/HDD only £85

b_one5402d ago (Edited 5402d ago )

Damn, and what about TRIM, Optimization of read/write operation on sectors? Author didnt mention about those TWO most important things...

Those disk as a whole idea are different, still i think WD BLACK series is best for slims...

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Pixels in the Blood: The Journey of Rob Hewson

The name "Hewson" carries a special weight for anyone who grew up during the golden age of British computing. As the son of Andrew Hewson—the man behind legendary publisher Hewson Consultants—Rob Hewson didn't just grow up playing video games; he learned to spell his name from their title screens. However, Rob didn't just rest on his family's 8-bit laurels. From leading major LEGO franchises at TT Games to tackling the high-stakes world of technical porting at Huey Games, Rob has carved out a unique path in an ever-evolving industry. In this candid interview Rob to discussed the burden and beauty of a family legacy, the technical "scar tissue" left by the ambitious Hydrophobia, and why porting a masterpiece like Inscryption to consoles is far more than a simple copy-paste job.

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A Brief History of Conan the Barbarian Video Games

Conan the Barbarian is a well-known name across pop culture and entertainment. Join Netto's Game Room as they dive into his forays into the gaming medium.

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GTA V Source Code Leak May Have Revealed The Protagonist Of Now Canceled Agent

Leaked source code for Rockstar Games' GTA V appears to have revealed the protagonist of the now canceled Agent.

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