1. Use a FAT32-formatted USB drive [6, 7]. 2. Create a folder named PS3 , and inside it, a folder named UPDATE [6]. 3. Download the firmware from PlayStation Support and save it as PS3UPDAT.PUP in the UPDATE folder [6]. 4. Plug into PS3 and select [6]. For RPCS3
The final path must look like this: USB Drive > PS3 > UPDATE . 3. Download and Move the File
In a surprise move, Sony released on March 18, 2026. Reviewers from sites like Pocket-lint and PlayStation LifeStyle note that while the patch notes vaguely claim to "improve system performance," the update is functionally critical for two reasons:
Standard operations, security patches, and PlayStation Network (PSN) access.
Before updating your PS3 firmware, keep the following tips and precautions in mind:
The final official firmware version for the PS3 is (released in 2022) or 4.90 (released in early 2023 as a stability patch). As of 2025, Sony no longer releases major feature updates, but critical security and Blu-ray keys may still be updated.