Maximum PS3 Internal Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB Official, 2 TB Supported

The largest **official** PS3 hard drive size released by Sony is 500 GB (included in late "Super Slim" 500 GB bundles, e.g., CECH-43xx).

However, you can upgrade it yourself:

• 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD up to 2 TB work reliably (tested by community). Format: FAT32 (via PS3) or exFAT (via PC → PS3 reformats).
• SSD recommended (SATA III, e.g., Samsung 870 EVO, Crucial MX500) – faster installs/loads, no moving parts, lower heat.
• No 3.5" drives (won't fit bay).

Backup saves (Settings → System → Backup Utility) before swapping. The PS3 will format the new drive on first boot.