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AdvancedWe 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
- Go to the Settings menu in XMB (Xross Media Bar)
- Select System Update
- Select Update via Internet
- You will get a message if your system is already up-to-date
- 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
- Go to the Settings menu in XMB
- Select System Settings
- Select System Information
- The current version is displayed in the System Software field
I have done the update and i now need a password?? What is this??
I have a feeling this isn’t the best spot to ask this but I couldn’t find any other better place so, I was wondering, There are some slots on the front of the ps3 when you flip up that, for lack of a better term, hidden compartment, and I was wondering what they are used for? Thank you if you can help me and sorry to have wasted your time if you cannot
Ninjassin: I’ve got that compartment too, it’s where the memory card slots are (Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash Slots). If you have one of those cards you can copy photos, videos, etc.
how do i get ma password after updating
i tried to update my system but it would get to about 4% and then say an error has occured and that a connection with the server could not be established. i tried the internet connection test and it said that i was connected. so i dont know what is wrong. can you help me?
PSN has been pretty unreliable lately. I would suggest downloading the update on your PC first. Read our guide.
how do you register. on the internet connected to the ps3 or can u do it on the internet alone. i need to register for the 4 free games on promotion. please give me some assistance
does anyone know how to open the hidden compartment. i’m afraid to since i don’t won’t to break it and i can’t afford another ps3
What hidden compartment? What do you want to do with it?
only some ps3′s have the ” hidden compartment ” it just flips open and there r slots for sd/memory cards.. etc..
Mine keeps saying you cannot sign up with this account and ive got an account that i did online and the says the same thing??
Do you have to be connected to the internet to preform an update?
hey ps3 why dont the data transfer doesnt work when its says it needs eternet cable cross over.somethings screwy about this
were to i go to make a master accoount
My son accidentally formatted the HDD on the PS3, everything’s lost. When i turn the unit on, it’s showing an error message “The system software cannot be run correctly”. Is there a way to fix this problem, or to download the system software from?. I had the software update version 3.41 installed in the PS3 before this happened. NEED HELP PLEASE!!!