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How to Back Up a PS3 Game

Modern video games can be very time-intensive to complete. That's why most video games come with a feature that allows you to save your progress as you go. On a PS3 not only can you do this but you can actually store entire games on the console. Since it is possible to store so much data on the PS3 it is a good idea to back it up. The PS3 console comes equipped with a USB port that is ideal for this purpose.

Things You'll Need

External hard drive or other USB storage device

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your PS3 and plug a USB storage device, such as an external hard drive or flash drive, into one of the four USB ports on the rear of the PS3 console.
- 2
  Use the directional pad on the PS3 controller to scroll to "System" in the main menu screen of the PS3 and press "X."
- 3
  Scroll to "System settings" and press "X."
- 4
  Scroll to "Backup utility" and press "X." You will then have the option to back up or restore data.
- 5
  Select "Back up" and press "X." The system will then ask if you want to back up data to the hard disk of the system. Select "No" and press "X."
- 6
  Select "USB device" as the destination and press "X." A status bar will appear on screen. When it finishes, the back up is complete.

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