So, I recently realized that I could run an external HDD into my PS3. I was wondering if I were to have an OS on that HDD, would I be able to start up the PS3 on that OS, and if so, would I then be able to play games and such, as if the PS3 were a PC?
Due to the PS3's rather unique internal architecture (CPU etc) I seriously doubt it as there OS wouldnt be able to identify the CELL CPU. However the PS3 is capable of running a Linux OS.
But it begs the question if you want to play games then PS3 has a reasonable catalogue of games on sale... why would you want to play PC games on a PS3 ? even if it were possible USB HDD's are not going to be fast enough anyway
IF ever it is possible, I still would not trade my desktop for PS3 (not that I hate Sony nor the Japanese). Console game units should have their own places so as PCs. There are many differences between the two
Not forgetting modern GPU's are designed to run at higher resolutions. Consoles are aimed at being used with HD TV's - PC monitors offer much higher picture quality