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How to Transfer Data From a USB to a PS3

Using your USB flash drive, you can transfer data to the PS3 or save PS3 data. Game saves, in-game character creations and non-premium content--anything not purchased from the PlayStation Network--can be transferred from one PS3 to another. Most USB flash drives are supported; however, the select few that require special software to run may work slowly (or not at all.)

Things You'll Need

USB drive

Instructions

- 1
  Turn your PS3 off and insert the USB flash drive.
- 2
  Turn the PS3 back on. The XMB bar (the menu that first loads when you turn the PS3 on) will load.
- 3
  Use the directional pad on the PS3 controller to scroll to the category that best represents the type of data you want to transfer. For example, if you want to transfer a movie, scroll to the "Videos" section on the XMB bar.
- 4
  Select "Display All." Press the "X" button to bring up a list of all available music on the USB drive. Select the file that you want to transfer. Press the "X" button, then select "Copy." The file will copy onto the PS3 hard drive.

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