How to Make Backup of a PlayStation 3 Tutorial

Backing up your PlayStation 3 (PS3) allows you to transfer your game files and other data onto an external device. Should your PS3 hard drive become corrupted or damaged, you will not lose your game data. Your hard drive can be backed up using the "Backup Utility" on your PlayStation 3. However, although your game data will be backed up, the trophies you have earned playing the games will not be backed up.

Things You'll Need

• External hard drive
• USB cable

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn on your PlayStation 3 and wait for the dashboard to load up.

   • 2

     Connect an external hard drive via an USB into the USB slot on the front of your PS3.

   • 3

     Press right on your controller and select "Settings," then choose "System Settings."

   • 4

     Scroll down the list and select "Backup Utility."

   • 5

     Select the "Backup" option, then choose "Yes." Your PlayStation 3 will now be backed up on the external device.