System Update

Required items

• PLAYSTATION®3 system
• SIXAXIS™ wireless controller
• A USB cable
• Internet access (wired or wireless* connection)
  * Available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.

You must create the necessary network settings for the PS3™ system before performing a system update. For details, refer to the PS3™ system software user's guide.

Update procedure

Notices

• 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.
• The power button on the PS3™ system front is not active during an update.

1. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button.
   
   
   
2. Select [Update via Internet], and then press the button.
   
   
   The system automatically searches for and finds the latest version of the update data.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.