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wolfkin on PS3 XMB running Slow

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:03:44 +0000

Pedro said:

How easy it was to change your HDD? I'm considering doing the same, but I get cold feet every time. The thing that get me most worried is backing up the data. I'm pretty sure my external HD isn't FAT32 and basically I'd have nowhere to backup my saves and stuff.

Another...

Cheeto on PS3 XMB running Slow

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:21:58 +0000

Pedro, the process was relatively easy my friend. here is the tutorial I've used, note that I have a slim model. You can find other tutorials for the fat PS3 on youtube:

I had two hard drives for this process. one for backup, and the new 500Gb model i used for installation. Format the...

pedrolabate on PS3 XMB running Slow

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:22:16 +0000

Another...

Cheeto on PS3 XMB running Slow

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:57:06 +0000

Obviously none of the online available fixes were helpful. I've even went as far as resetting the PS3 to System default. This issue was clearly HDD related. I've replaced the HDD with a 500GB model and now things are back to normal. If you experience lag in the XMB and/or offline lag especially...

EdEN on PS3 XMB running Slow

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:59:36 +0000

If the problem appears again, it could also be a database problem. Turn of your PS3. Turn it on by holding the power button until it turns off by itself. Now, turn it on while AGAIN holding the power button until you hear several beeps and release the button to be taken to the system menu. Select option...

Jason on PS3 XMB running Slow

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:51:56 +0000

Proven.

Clear all recieved and sent messages

Sync Trophies

GT5 also helps with a clear cache option found in settings

Tosh on PS3 XMB running Slow

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:35:34 +0000

Heard you fixed it. What steps did you take to fix it? In case other have a similar issue

Cheeto on PS3 XMB running Slow

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:40:44 +0000

I admit, I haven’t been treating it wisely lately. Once I kept it running for 2 days, downloading some demos and games from the PSN. I’ve noticed a slight slow downs in the overall performance, Mainly in the XMB. The dashboard is slowing down some how, especially when I navigate through my PSN games...