You can update your system software by any of the following methods:

System Update

Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.

Update procedure

Notice

Do not turn off the PS3™ system during an update. 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 and PS button of the controller are inactive.

From the XMB™ menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button.

(Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button. Select [Update via Internet], and then press the button.

button. The system automatically searches for and finds the latest version of the update data. Download the update data.

If a new version of the system software is found, an update is necessary. Press the button to start downloading the update data.

Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the update. Confirm that the update was successful. After the update has been completed, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.

Update Using a PC

Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk drive and perform the update.

Update data download procedure

Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. Using a PC, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named "UPDATE".

Download the update data and save it in the "UPDATE" folder created in step 1.

Access to and use of the PS3 system software update are subject to your acceptance of the System Software License Agreement located here . Before downloading the system software update, you should carefully read and understand the terms of the System Software License Agreement.

BY DOWNLOADING THE PS3 SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE SYSTEM SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT LOCATED HERE



Notice Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3™ system will not recognize the update data. The folder name must be in all uppercase letters. Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder

File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.

Update procedure Notice Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove the storage media or USB device during an update. 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 and PS button of the controller are inactive.

Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.

From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button.

(Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the button.

button. The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device. Start the update.

Press the button to start the update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. Confirm that the update was successful. After the update has been completed, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful. Hint You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.

Update using disc media

Use the update data included on a game disc to perform the update.

Update procedure

If a screen prompting you to update is displayed when you start a game, you must perform a system software update to start the game. Select [Yes], and then press the button to start the update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

After the update has been completed, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information].

If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.

*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.