Even though it launched nearly 20 years ago, Sony continues to provide occasional system software updates for the PlayStation 3 to maintain security and playback compatibility. Updates in the 2020s primarily focus on:
Select Settings > System Update. Select Update via Internet. Download the latest update data from the Internet. PlayStation PS3 Updates
Important notices regarding PlayStation® products and services Even though it launched nearly 20 years ago,
: Updating Blu-ray encryption keys to ensure the console can still play newer Blu-ray movie releases. Download the latest update data from the Internet
: If your console is offline, download the update file from the official PlayStation support site on a PC. Save it to a USB drive in a folder named PS3 > UPDATE and select Update via Storage Media on your console.
: Go to Settings > System Update > Update via Internet to download the latest firmware directly.
: If you turn off the system during a download, the PS3 will automatically resume when it is next powered on and connected to the internet.