Update your PS3′s system software

We recommend keeping your PS3 system software (also referred to as firmware) up-to-date. System updates often include new features, stability improvements, additional game support, or security patches.

The easiest way to perform an update is when your PS3 is connected to the Internet (see below). It is also possible to download updates on your Internet-connected PC/Mac and transfer to removable media.

Update via Internet

  1. Go to the Settings menu in XMB (Xross Media Bar)
  2. Select System UpdateScreenshot
  3. Select Update via InternetScreenshot
  4. You will get a message if your system is already up-to-dateScreenshot
  5. Otherwise the update will be downloaded and installed. Please note that this step may take a long time, depending on your internet connection. System updates are about 120MB in size

Check your system software version

  1. Go to the Settings menu in XMB
  2. Select System SettingsScreenshot
  3. Select System InformationScreenshot
  4. The current version is displayed in the System Software fieldScreenshot

Screenshots

  • System update option in Settings menu
  • System update: select method
  • System update - latest version already installed
  • Settings menu option: System settings
  • System information menu option
  • Software version shown in System information
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  • Sasserzmarie14476

    my online mw3 wont let me play, says need system update, done the update 3 times already and still displaying the messege!?!? whats going on?!?!? anyone hellppp!!!

  • Rosecmorales

    CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IS MAC ADDRESS……PLEASE

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