PS3 60 gig hard drive replacement?

[Jaruff]

I guess the PS3 can do a max of 1TB HDD.

Actually, you can run a 2TB 3.5" drive fine. Run SATA cables from the internal connector to the external drive (preferably in an enclosure) and you're ready to go.

For replacements, just about any 2.5" laptop SATA drive (regardless of RPM) will work. If you have the money and you don't keep a bunch of things on your HD, you might want to get a SSD instead for the faster loading drives.

Sony sells systems by HD sizes because people generally like bigger numbers. There's not a huge cost difference between a 160gb and 320gb drive (their current models), but they can sell the 320gb system for $100 more because people will buy it. Everything else on those two systems are identical minus the packaging.

As Papastu said, HD size has nothing to do with PS2 compatibility. Just pop in a new drive and you'll be fine.

[kedawa]

It's kinda hard to get at the connector. Does any one make an adaptor that fits in the HDD bay and runs the SATA and power connectors to the side?
If not, maybe I should build one...

[Jaruff]

When I did the mod for my friend, I disassembled the PS3 and connected the wires that way. A LOT easier to do, especially with my large fingers.

I modified the enclosure he had a bit and mounted the enclosure to the side of the case when everything was working. Looks real nice, I think I have some pictures somewhere. But to my knowledge, there is no kit. You'll have to DIY it, but it's a simple mod to do.