(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I was just wondering what are the benifits of making a copy of GTA 5 or COD on my HDD...why do people do it?

It's just generally easier to do that rather than using an External HDD or CD. And you can easily modify files through FileZilla.

but if i back up gta v for instance.....if i change the eboot.bin inside hdd000/game/BLESXXXX/usrdir will that have an effect on the disc version and the back up?

I don't see why someone would ask this as it's someone you should already know to come to mind, like if your disc is messed up or something ull have it or if u wanna take your console to friend but not bring along 50 games i mean there really no need to ask should be something to come to mind imo for the benefits :p

No, it will not. Once you back up GTA 5 from the disc, you can just not use the disc anymore lol.

maybe because i dont know know the benifits....and im pretty sure thats the point of a forum/discussion board!

Easier and faster to select a game(with manager such as multiman)
Faster and smoother loading times(no need to process the disc)
prevents disc drive damage/wear (lasers shit out,etc)
Once a copy of the game is made on your hdd, you are able to modify the files(not possible on files that are written to a disc without modding the disc)

There are probably some more considerations, but you get it..

I'll give you some advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:

It's quick and easy to transport. Should use an USB stick to do this.

Don't have to buy the discs and carry them around.

Disadvantages:

If your Playstation ends up breaking you lose everything

Same thing goes to your HDD, if that gets corrupt you loose everything as well.