- Apr 20, 2016 About PlayStation 3 system software update version 4.80 PS3 system software version 4.80 was released on April 19, 2016. Version 4.80 adds or updates the following features. New for 4.80. This system software update improves system performance.
- Sony Computer Entertainment PS3™ Official Online Instruction Manual. Explains how to use the PS3™ system software.
PlayStation®3 Manuals
How to Get a TV Icon on PS3 By Robert Kingsley; Updated September 15, 2017. Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images News/Getty Images. When you first purchase your PlayStation 3, it has an older version of the PlayStation operating system installed on it. When Sony makes changes and adds features, like the TV icon, they are released using the update feature. Reinstall PlayStation 3 System Software. File is located by clicking on 'Download Now' in step 2 of the 'Update data download procedure' section. Save the update data on any of the following types of storage media. Disc media such as CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and BD-RE are supported. Download the patch through the PS3's main menu if your PS3 is connected to the Internet. Power on the console, then select 'Settings', 'System Update' and 'Update via Internet.' It will download the patch through the network connection. Download the patch using a Windows PC and a USB flash drive.
Access online and downloadable guides for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
PlayStation®3 System Software User's Guide
Instruction Manual
A downloadable guide (PDF) with PlayStation®3 system safety and troubleshooting information, specifications, and information on setting up the system, preparing for use and basic hardware operations.
Safety and Support
A downloadable guide (PDF) with PlayStation®3 system safety, specifications and other information.
Getting Started
A downloadable guide in card format (PDF) with basic setup instructions for the PlayStation®3 system.
Quick Reference
A downloadable guide (PDF) with information on setting up the PlayStation®3 system, preparing for use and basic hardware operations.
Manuals for Compatible Peripherals
DUALSHOCK®3 Charging Station
Bluetooth® Headset
PlayStation®Move
Blu-ray™ Disc Remote Control
Wireless Keypad
Wireless Stereo Headset
You can update your system software by any of the following methods:
- System Update
Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
Update procedure
Notice
- 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.
- During an update, the power button on the system front and PS button of the controller are inactive.
- From the XMB™ menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button.
- Select [Update via Internet], and then press the button.
- Download the update data.
- Confirm that the update was successful.
The system automatically searches for and finds the latest version of 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.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform 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.
- 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 data download procedure
- Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. Using a PC, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named 'UPDATE'.
- Download the update data and save it in the 'UPDATE' folder created in step 1.
Access to and use of the PS3 system software update are subject to your acceptance of the System Software License Agreement located here. Before downloading the system software update, you should carefully read and understand the terms of the System Software License Agreement.
BY DOWNLOADING THE PS3 SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE SYSTEM SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT LOCATED HERE
- Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder
- File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.
- Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove the storage media or USB device 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.
- Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.
- From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button.
- Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the button.
- Start the update.
- Confirm that the update was successful.
Notice
Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3™ system will not recognize the update data. The folder name must be in all uppercase letters.
Update procedure
Notice
The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.
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.
Hint
You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.
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- Update using disc media
- Use the update data included on a game disc to perform the update.
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.
If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.
*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.