Xbox 360 Data Transfer Cable on PS3? Incompatible

No. The Xbox 360 transfer cable (proprietary 2.5" SATA-to-USB bridge with signed firmware) cannot communicate with a PS3.

Technical Mismatch

• Connector: 360 cable plugs into the 360's custom HDD port; PS3 uses standard 2.5" SATA internally + USB externally.
• Filesystem: 360 = FATX (Xbox-specific); PS3 = encrypted UFS2/EXT4 hybrid.
• Encryption: Both consoles encrypt drives with per-console keys; raw copy = unreadable.

Correct Migration Paths

• 360 → 360: Official transfer cable or cloud saves (Gold required).
• PS3 → PS3: Ethernet cable (Data Transfer Utility) or backup to FAT32 USB (Settings → System Backup).
• Cross-Platform Saves: Only a handful of games (e.g., Portal 2 Steam/PS3, FFXIV) support cloud cross-save—manual cable transfer impossible.