
Storage media (Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash)* or a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive (At least 195 MB of free space required). Copy the update data to the PS3 system's hard disk drive and perform the update. You can update your system software by any of the following methods:ĭownload update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Depending on your PS3 system software version, the screen images and icons that are used on this website may differ from those that appear on your system. To play some software or use some features, you may first need to update the system software. See the Consumer Alerts page for more details. You will not be able to use or under Settings (Settings) > Settings (System Settings). The and features have been deleted in system software versions 3.21 and later. To check the version of your system software, go to > Settings (Settings) > Settings (System Settings) > field. If your PS3 system software version is 4.55 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. The system software and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Visit for details. Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment. If you download or install update data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data.
Do not download or install updates using data other than official update data provided online or on disc media by Sony Computer Entertainment, and do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website. System stability during use of PlayStation 3 format software has been improved. The name and icon for PSN have been changed to PlayStation Network.
The system software improves the stability of the operation.This system software update improves the quality of the system performance.Use your PC or mobile browser to use account management features with improved performance, speed, and safety. Account creation for PlayStation Network and some account management features are no longer available on the console.Signing in to PlayStation Network now requires a device password for enhanced account protection.This system software update improves system performance.
įor more PlayStation news and reviews click here. To check the version of your system software, go to Settings (Settings) > System Update (System Settings) >. We encourage you to check this page from time to time for system software updates and to always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.