Do PS3 games run off disc?

Do PS3 games run off disc?

Both the PS3 and PS4 use Blue-Ray discs. They can hold 50gb of data. You can not save data to the Blu-ray (Eg. Patches, or save games).

Can you play PS3 without disc?

Yes. You Can. The games you download from PSN, gets stored into your device and you can play them directly without the disk. You also have the option to copy the game from the disk to your ps3 hard disk.

Do you have to install discs on PS3?

They don't NEED to be installed. Some devs choose to do it because they can (HD as standard) and it can speed up load times but in my experience not usually by much. I have 19 disc-based games for my PS3 and only 3 of them have mandatory installs, with a lot of the others offering them for reduced load times.

Do downloaded games stay on PS3?

PS3, Vita, and PSP owners will still be able to re-download and play any games they've purchased through the PlayStation Store. ... Those may still be re-downloaded as long as their PlayStation Plus membership remains current.

Is it better to download games on PS3?

With downloads, however, your games are totally safe, with or without insurance. They're tied to your PlayStation Network or Xbox Live account. It doesn't matter what happens to your console's hard drive, you can always re-download your games.

Can you copy PS3 games from disc to hard drive?

Place the storage device in the USB slot. According to the PS3 official website, a Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash or a USB mass storage device may be used to copy game data. Any disc media formats such as CD-ROM cannot be used.

Can I play games in PS3 using USB?

You can perform it via USB. If you have above 4GB game. Go with, How to install over 4GB game. You can find below various ways to install PS3 games.

Can I copy PS3 games to hard drive?

Select the storage device you wish to use from the list that appears on-screen and click the triangle button on the controller to confirm. This will copy all of your game files and other PS3 saved media to the storage device.

How do you fix the PS3 when the disc won't show up?

How To Fix Your PS3 Disc Reader

1. Check both sides of your disc to make sure that it is not scratched or damaged, and then clean your disc carefully using a microfibre cloth.
2. Once that is done, reinsert your disc into the console and attempt to launch it again.

Is it OK to leave a game disk in PS4 when I turn it off?

• Is it OK to leave a game disk in PS4 when I turn it off? - PlayStation 4 Is it OK to leave a game disk in PS4 when I turn it off? Log In to add custom notes to this or any other game. What do you need help on? Cancel X You're browsing the GameFAQs Message Boards as a guest.

What to do if your PS3 is not reading a disc?

• 1. Clean the laser with a qtip and some IPA 2. Adjust the pots of the laser. 3. Replace the laser. 4. Get a replacement drive 5. Replace the system It happened to me a few months ago, Blu-ray (movies or PS3 games) was dead, but PSOne or DVD movies were still playing fine.

Is the Blu-ray player dead on my PS3?

• Yeah, sounds like your Blu-ray player is dead in your PS3. Try playing a downloadable game, and that'll confirm it. If you can, it's definitely the Blu-ray. Unfortunately I think you are SOL. I had to get a new PS3 when this happened to me. It's either that or take apart your PS3 and replace it yourself (YT it).

Why is Final Fantasy XIII not reading on my PS3?

• I keep trying... Final Fantasy XIII is a dual-layered Blu-ray Disc, which is the first type of disc to not be read properly if your PS3 drive laser is failing due to either age or dust.