Sony Releases New Firmware Update for PS3

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On December 3, System Software Update 4.87 was released for the PS3 and, although it doesn’t contain much, it’s encouraging to know that the 14-year-old piece of hardware is still being looked after by Sony. The update requires 200MB of free space on either the PS3’s internal disk drive or on a removable storage device.

The official Sony patch notes state simply that Update 4.87 improves system performance. However, the firmware improvements also include a minor security fix and updated Blu-ray keys for recent movie releases, enabling gamers to continue using their PS3 console as a media player.

For owners who have their PS3 configured to automatically download firmware and software updates, System Software Update 4.87 should already be installed the next time the console is powered on. Gamers who don’t enjoy having their console turn itself on in the middle of the night and have disabled the PS3's automatic update feature will likely be prompted to install 4.87 the next time they turn on their console. If neither of these scenarios play out, it is possible to manually download the update to a USB storage device and install it that way.

News Source:-

• Gamerant