PlayStation®3 System Software Update

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The PlayStation®3 system software update may include security patches, new or revised settings and features and other items, which will change your current operating system. We encourage you to check this page from time to time for software updates and to always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.

An update to the PS3™ system software was released on November 19, 2009. You can use this update to upgrade your system software to version 3.10.

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Notices

• Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or on this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3™ system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3™ system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3™ system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
• The system software included within this product is subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula for details.
• This update is for customers who own PS3™ systems sold in North America. DO NOT update your PS3™ system through this website if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with other models sold outside North America.
• If your PS3™ system software version is 3.10 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field.
• This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
• Depending on the software title or feature in use, you may not be able to play without first updating the system software.
• Depending on your PS3™ system software version, the screen images and icons appearing on this website may differ from the actual product.

The PlayStation®3 system software version 3.10 update includes the following:

Photo

Displaying photos in a grid

The thumbnail images for photos under [Photo] are now displayed in a grid.

PlayStation®Network

Linking feature for Facebook™

You can now share information on Facebook™ about items such as trophies you have earned and content you have purchased in PlayStation®Store. > See details

Facebook™ is a service that helps you connect and share with the people in your life. Visit http://www.facebook.com for more information. Facebook™ is a trademark of Facebook, Inc.

Other new or revised features in version 3.10:

Settings

• The PlayStation®Network sign-in ID and password (for the user who is currently logged in) have been added as items that can be deleted when using [Restore Default Settings]. > See details

Friends

• You can now change the background color of your profile screen. > See details

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

• System Update »
  Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
  
• 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 using disc media »
  Update using update data that is included on a game disc.

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