Yes (i think) you can because if you can put a new harddrive into an old ps3 then you should be able to put an old harddrive into a new ps3 The above is true, HOWEVER, any content you have downloaded from PSN will not work until you transfer your acct. to the new system. (Download content only works with 1 ps3 and up to 3 satellite psps at a time.
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You can first try using the old code that you purchased on the new PS3. If it does not work then yes you will then need to purchase a new code for the new PS3.
No the USB does not work to load and modify games when the PS3 software has not been modified
To reset a PS3 controller to a different PS3 connect the controller to the PS3 you want to connect it to with a charge cable. Press the PS button and wait for it to connect to the new console. After it connects your controller will now work with the new PS3.
A PS3 harddrive is a standard size notebook harddrive and are only worth the amount of a used laptop harddrive of the same GB size. The $50 extra currently being charged for the 320 GB harddrive is about value of a new 160 GB harddrive so a used 120 GB harddrive would be worth much less.
It depends upon whether you buy the PS3 new or not. A new PS3 costs 250 US dollars. A used PS3 can cost as low as 199 US dollars.