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tomatoegg
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13. November 2010 @ 03:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I was just wondering...

I have a 320 GB ps3. In system settings -> system information it says 298 GB.

After deleting everything (game installs, backup managers, saves, comgenie etc.) what I get is: free space 263 gb / 298 gb.

Is the basic ps3 functions 30 gb of space? I was up to do a full format to check it but it said it needs about 18 hours... so I decided to ask your opinion first. I am trying to remember the free space ps3 had when I first turned it on but I can't recall it...

Any opinions would be really appreciated.

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13. November 2010 @ 04:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The PS3 isn't very good about cleaning after itself. Games never fully uninstall, temp files pile up, it is a mess. To give you an idea of how well sony manages their console, the format utility can't even remove users accounts. It sounds like you are jailbroken; you can use a file manager to see the mess sony has left on your hard drive.


tomatoegg
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13. November 2010 @ 05:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by KillerBug:
The PS3 isn't very good about cleaning after itself. Games never fully uninstall, temp files pile up, it is a mess. To give you an idea of how well sony manages their console, the format utility can't even remove users accounts. It sounds like you are jailbroken; you can use a file manager to see the mess sony has left on your hard drive.
Thanx for your reply... Do you suggest a full format once in a while? Are there any side effects for jailbroken ps3s after a full format?
tomatoegg
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15. November 2010 @ 06:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I did a quick format and still the free space is 263 gb / 298 gb.
So, can I safely assume that the 30gb missing are the basic ps3 functions?

Do you think I should do a full format for better results?
bigo93
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15. November 2010 @ 11:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
maybe its reserving space cos it thinks you might start using home and life?


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tomatoegg
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15. November 2010 @ 15:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I found an interesting link related to my question.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26726367

I think it answers my question. I also think it is quite helpful for everyone.
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