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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 why5108d ago

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

lowlight5108d ago

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

DarkBlood5108d ago (Edited 5108d ago )

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

TheCampfireSong5108d ago

No all ps3's use the same HDD

lowlight5107d ago

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

forcefullpower5107d 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_one5107d ago (Edited 5107d 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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Project: Horned Owl Review

From the mid-1980s to the early part of the 2000s, light gun rail shooters were a staple in both arcade and home system gaming. Arguably, the genre started to really hit its stride in the mid-1990s. While games like Time Crisis, Virtual Cop, and House of the Dead, among others, dominated both the home system and arcade space, some one relegated to only home game systems. Today, we’ll be talking about a little-known cult game published by Sony called Project: Horned Owl. This game was developed by Alfa Systems, and all in all, this is a fun game.

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Interview: Plants vs. Zombies Composer Talks Charm, Humor, and Musical Mayhem

Game Rant interviews Plants vs. Zombies composer Peter McConnell about honoring the series’ quirky roots, adapting its themes, and now going vinyl.

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gamerant.com
VenomUK10d ago

The score for the first Plants Vs Zombies is such great, iconic music that it has a timeless quality. Not quite the level of Minecraft, but wonderful in its own right.

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More Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Merch Has Been Revealed

Celebrate Final Fantasy IX's 25th anniversary with the latest merchandise, including figurines of Zidane and Vivi, and a range of t-shirts.

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CrimsonWing699d ago

What a great anniversary, nothing but merch revealed!

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