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Updates
PS3™ system updates
By updating the PS3™ system software, you can add features and/or
security patches. Frequently update your system to use the latest
version of the system software.
For the latest information on updates, visit
http://www.us.playstation.com.
Use the update data to overwrite the
existing system software.
Notices
• During an update, do not turn off the system or remove media. If an
update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become
damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
• During an update, the power button on the system front is inactive.
• Depending on the content, you may not be able to play without first
updating the system software.
• After you have updated the system software, you cannot go back to an
earlier version.
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You can perform an update in any of the ways described below.
You can update by downloading the update data from the Internet.
The latest update is automatically downloaded.
Select
The system software is updated.
You can update using the update data saved on a Memory Stick™ or
other media.
Select
Media".
• Update data can also be contained in some game discs.
• An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media
You can check system version information by selecting
displayed in the System Software field.
Update methods
Network update
(Settings)
(System Update)
Update using storage media
(Settings)
(System Update)
Hints
with some models.
Checking the system software version
(System Settings)
"System Information". The current version is
"Update via Internet".
"Update via Storage
(Settings)