Using a SSD on ps3

[Milmoko_Gemoko]

The lag is .3 second delay between client and server if we're talking about same thing, but thats on all platforms as its the way the game was built. Oh I still get limited characters on screen at a time like in Modhoa but they load super quick and draw distancing is greatly improved, but the limited characters/NPCs etc is hardware limitations - not complaining though as im just amazed they got an MMO like this to work on a console at all

EDIT: Yeah its very useful for playing games of HDD/PSN download, even games with big installs are impoved e.g. MGS4 (like 2 second load screen), GTAIV (GTAV I guess), trust me if you cant afford a PS4 for a while an SSD in the PS3 is a good performance boost.

[Sassychan]

The input lag was probably the deciding factor of me getting an SSD. Then again, it probably useful for other games that I downloaded through the PSN.

[gamersince1976]

I'd second that - dropping an SSD in the PS3 was one of the best decisions I made. I recently tried playing on my girlfriend's stock PS3 and was SHOCKED by the load times. Everything is so much smoother.

And keep in mind that the PS4 will also accept an SSD - I'm planning on upgrading that with an even larger SSD.

Hugely beneficial, and it's never been more affordable.

[Kyriea]

An SSD is game changing for the PS3 version, take the advice from the people who have made the change. If you are planning on using the PS3 version for a while you'd be a lot better off using an SSD. If you play on PC as well or want a PS4 then you'd be better off saving for the PS4, but obviously financially the PS4 is a hell of a lot more money than 1 SSD lol! It's definitely worth it if you play XIV a lot.

[Felis]

Very wrong!

Best thing I did was put an SSD in my PS3, loading times are 4x quicker at least - thats game boot, zone loads, cut scenes and monsters/players on the field.

If your gonna be playing XIV on your PS3 for a while yet I'd say put an SSD in, you'll notice the difference before the title screen loads

And after you have a PS4 you can then use the SSD in the PS4

[Rochetm]

And after you have a PS4 you can then use the SSD in the PS4

Also this... it is why I got a SSD for my ps3... for later use in my ps4.

SSDs are huge for loading times when games are installed on the HDD like FFXIV. Its not uncommon for me to load faster than PC users... its that fast.