PS3 SSD Performance Test - Should You Upgrade?

In this PS3 SSD performance test, find out if you will get better game performance over your HDD.
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Show note: games that use the Unreal engine, like Rage, have also shown in-game lood time performance boosts from an SSD upgrade. Thanks to Jesse at Ivory Tower Collections for this tip!

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00:00 Should You Upgrade To An SSD?
00:29 Why Get An SSD?
00:57 The Problem With PS3 and SATA
01:31 What's In The PS3 From The Factory?
02:19 How The Tests Were Done
03:07 Direct Disc Copy To HDD/SSD
03:58 Load Times From HDD/SSD
05:20 Next Steps

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WD 1TB 2.5" SSD for PS3
➡️ https://geni.us/wd1tbssddrive (Amazon Link)

WD 1TB Internal 2.5" HDD for PS3
➡️ https://geni.us/wdblue1tbhddmobile (Amazon link)

I Used This SATA USB 3.0 Dock In The Video - It's GREAT!
➡️ https://geni.us/usb30tosatadock (Amazon link)

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Dual Controller Charging Dock (this thing is AMAZING!)
➡️ https://geni.us/ps3dualchargedock (Amazon link)

PS3 2-Pack Controller Charging Cables
➡️ https://geni.us/usbatousbminicablex2 (Amazon link)

Bypass HDCP so you can capture your PS3 output (I use this on videos for this channel and it’s PERFECT)
➡️ https://geni.us/nomorehdcp

PS3 Wireless Controller
➡️ https://geni.us/ps3controller (Amazon link)

USB 3.1 128GB Slimline Fit Drive for PS3
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SATA-To-USB 3.0 HDD Dock (PC & PS3 compatible!)
➡️ https://geni.us/usb30tosatadock (Amazon link)

WD 1TB Internal Hard Drive
➡️ https://geni.us/wdblue1tbhddmobile (Amazon link)

Treat your PS3 to an SSD - it’ll love you for it!
➡️ https://geni.us/ssd1tb (Amazon link)

Toolkit to open/fix PS3, and just about everything else!
➡️ https://geni.us/ifixittoolkitpro (Amazon link)

Replacement battery for your PS3 controller
➡️ https://geni.us/ps3controllerbatt (Amazon link)

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PS3 SSD Performance Test - Should You Upgrade?