What file systems does the PS3 support?

In order for the PS3 to recognize your USB sticks, you need to know which file systems the console supports. We'll show you what they are.

PS3: The game console supports these file systems

• The PS3 only supports the FAT32 format at the factory. Unfortunately, the console does not recognize other file systems such as NTFS.
• For this reason, you must format your USB stick or hard drive with FAT32. You can find detailed instructions in our video:

If your console recognizes the external hard drive, you can use it to watch videos or play music. We will show you which folder structure you should pay attention to in the next practical tip.