How to Update PS3 Console System Software
You can update your PS3 using a USB drive. Download the update file from the PlayStation website, save it to a folder named 'UPDATE' within a 'PS3' folder on your USB drive. Plug it into your PS3 and navigate to Settings > System Update > Update via Storage Media. Boom, done!
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Easy peasy! Just go to Settings > System Update, and choose 'Update via Internet.' Your PS3 will download and install the latest software automatically.
Make sure your PS3 is connected to Wi-Fi, head over to System Update in Settings, and select 'Update via Internet.' Piece of cake!
Honestly, you should just stick with an older version if you don鈥檛 need the latest features. Why risk breaking something?
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