PS3 HDD Question

[AgnesIO]

I understand you can simply change the HDD in the console. So does that mean, I can buy a 160gb PS3 (5400rpm), then buy a 320gb 7200rpm HDD straight away and just swap them?

Just wondering, because if so I can save a bit of money, and have a faster HDD?

Or am I misunderstanding.

[dbgtz]

a sata hard drive, yes

[AgnesIO]

yeah 2.5in SATA HDD

Would I have to install stuff again? Like the OS?

[Recursion]

yeah 2.5in SATA HDD

Would I have to install stuff again? Like the OS?

The OS will reinstall itself, save games etc you can back up to a USB drive :)

[AgnesIO]

The OS will reinstall itself, save games etc you can back up to a USB drive :)

Ah awesome, I may just buy the PS3 and a HDD then - saves a small amount of money.