Full speed ahead: PS3 Hyperdrive still in the works

Posted Jan 12, 2007 at 11:44AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: IDE, plug-and-play, SATA, Team Xecuter
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For those following the PS3 Hyperdrive chronicles, Team Xecuter has just released some updates on their work in progress. First and foremost, they've now finished the design for their product and have revealed pics of a test machine. Observe:

PS3 Hyperdrive - Image 1 PS3 Hyperdrive - Image 2 


To recap, the PS3 Hyperdrive will allow you to connect an HDD - SATA supported, IDE still being tested - by a simple plug-and-play system. It can also plug into your PC via USB, thus making file transfer that much easier. As far as an updated list of features goes, check it out:
  • Supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDD (Also working on built in IDE support)
  • Switch for SATA HDD (2.5"/3.5") w/ LED
  • Switch for select output interface for PC (SATA or USB) w/ LED
  • Special SATA female (Hyperdrive) to Male (PS3) connector with custom plug-lock design, easy install and just plug and lock.
  • Release lock button for disconnecting Hyperdrive with PS3
  • Molex power source input.
  • Easy to install HDD inside the Hyperdrive.
  • Built-in cooling fan.
Still no word when it'll be available though. But the team explained that despite being a bit slow on the development, they "just want to get things done right without having to address problems later down the road." Fair enough. For now, this update is very much welcome. Cheers to the team, and godspeed!

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by Asura - 2007-01-12 06:24
» Off Da Chain!!

This will be the *****!! Can wait to see this thing running....

by RommelTJ - 2007-01-12 06:29
» Is this a licensed product?

Are they doing this with Sony's consent? I am always a bit cautious when it comes to third party peripherals.

by Asura - 2007-01-12 06:53
» Ohh Please!!

I'm pro-sony as well but sometimes 3rd party pheripherals are better that original. I'll buy it anyways...I mean if it works.

by p - 2007-01-12 07:35
» man this is great

man this rocks i hope it wont be to pricy

by bigbob - 2007-01-12 08:23
» YES!

I am definately gonna get this!!!!

by haaaaa - 2007-01-12 09:08
» ummmm

why do we need a bigger HDD? its not like we can play free ps3 games yet....

by Vincent - 2007-01-12 09:10
» warez

you know this will be used to play backup games right?



so of course it'll be like 200-400$. but games are 70$ so long term u save alot.

by Extinction - 2007-01-12 09:13
» you know this will be used to play backup games right?

No, it won't. Unless you count ROMs of OTHER systems (not PS3) under linux

by Somadis - 2007-01-12 09:25
» Lame

It's ugly I'm going with the alternative.



http://ps3hddmod.blogsite.org/

by Kutibah - 2007-01-12 14:21
» because

pretty soon you'll be able to download HD movies from their online store and those will eat up space pretty quickly...

by anonamoose - 2007-01-12 16:06
» I agree

it is extremely fugly I'll just go with a 2.5" 160gb sata drive

by Jamie M. - 2007-01-12 18:17
» 3rd Party Peripherals

Team Xecuter is a very solid company that has been providing reliable hardware for quite some time. I have purchased many items from them and have yet to be disappointed.

by mr toasty - 2007-01-13 03:52
» great job on it...

I'm sure it'll work great but that things looks like my 20 year old answering machine

by Sembazuru - 2007-01-13 15:58
» my $0.02

Actually, kinda reminds me of the side-car style add-ons for the Amiga500 computers back in the late '80s and early '90s. As long as you don't plan on keeping your PS3 on it's side, it doesn't look that bad. I kinda like the matching style of it.

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