PLAYSTATION®3 System Software Update

Update using disc media

Required items

• PLAYSTATION®3 system
• A wireless controller
• A USB cable
• A game disc that contains update data

Notices

• Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove the disc media 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.

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.