How to Make a PS3 Run Smoother
Upgrade the internal hard drive to an SSD. Trust me, the boost in speed is noticeable and makes loading times way faster!
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Delete any unused games and data hogging up your hard drive. Freeing up space can significantly improve your PS3's performance.
To make your PS3 run smoother, make sure to regularly clean the dust out of the vents and keep the system cool. Also, try rebuilding the database from the Recovery Menu鈥攊t can sort out a lot of performance issues.
Honestly, upgrading to a PS4 or PS5 is the real solution. The hardware is just so much more capable.
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