46w ago - Last week Sony released PS3 Firmware 4.20, and today they have announced via Twitter that PlayStation 3 System Software version 4.21 is incoming with details below.

Download: PS3 Firmware 4.21 Update (US) / PS3 Firmware 4.21 Update (EU) / Core_OS_Package.PKG 4.21 (Unpacked) by doggie721 / PS3 LV1 Dump from 4.21 / PS3 LV1 Dump from 4.21 (Mirror) / PS3 LV2 Dump from 4.21 / LV2 Dumper for CFW 4.21 by zadow28

Currently it is an optional (non-mandatory) PS3 update, and below is what Sony stated in their Tweet on the revision, to quote:

"PS3 system software update 4.21 will be released soon. It's a minor, optional update that improves software stability."

As always, we will update this post as more...

47w ago - Sony Network Entertainment VP Eric Lempel has announced today that PS3 System Software update version 4.20 is incoming tomorrow with details below, as follows:

Download: PS3 Firmware 4.20 Update (US) / PS3 Firmware 4.20 Update (EU)

Tomorrow we will be releasing a new system software update (v4.20) for PlayStation 3 which will include a few minor updates in order to strengthen functionality and improve your overall experience.

As mentioned in our previous blog post, system software update (v4.10) added a feature that enabled you to hear your own voice through the Wireless Stereo Headset when playing multiplayer modes. This type of audio feedback is known as "sidetone."

Based on your comments, system software update (v4.20) will improve sidetone audio performance by giving you the option to select one out of five levels for microphone audio, or turn the feature off completely.

For those of...

66w ago - Following the previous release, today Sony Network Entertainment VP Eric Lempel announced that PS3 System Software update 4.11 is now available alongside details below.

For those curious, this PlayStation 3 Firmware revision is currently not a mandatory update and an optional incremental patch is also available.

Download: PS3 System Software Update 4.11 (US) / PS3 System Software Update 4.11 (Patch) / PS3 System Software Update 4.11 (EU) / PS3 System Software Update 4.11 (EU - Patch)

To quote: Later tonight we'll be releasing an optional system software update (v4.11) for PlayStation 3.

This minor firmware improves certain aspects of system software, and is...

67w ago - Today Sony Network Entertainment VP Eric Lempel has announced that the mandatory PS3 System Software Update 4.10 has arrived with details outlined below on their latest PlayStation 3 Firmware, as follows:

Download: PS3 System Software Update 4.10 (US) / PS3 System Software Update 4.10 (EU) / New Web Browser courtesy of ps3hen / PS3 4.10 Core_OS (Extracted)

Hi, everyone. We are releasing a new system software update (v4.10) for PlayStation 3 today that will include a few minor changes that we want to make you all aware of.

First off, once you download the new system software, you will be asked to accept a change to our Terms of Service. In an effort for more unity between PlayStation Network (PSN) and other Sony Entertainment Network services, your "PSN Account" will now be...

77w ago - Sony Network Entertainment VP Eric Lempel has detailed incoming PS3 System Software Update version 4.00 today.

Download: PS3 Firmware 4.0 Update (US) / PS3 Firmware 4.0 Update (EU)

To quote: A new system software update (v4.00) will be released this week.

In preparation for the launch of PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) in Japan, this update will prepare PlayStation 3 (PS3) to serve as a content management device.

It will allow users to copy their digital content such as games, music, photos, and videos between PS Vita and PS3, back up PS Vita game games including save data to your PS3 hard drive, and update the system software for your PS Vita system using the network features of your PS3.

Other changes to take effect with this update include:

• PlayStation Plus members can now choose to enable or disable each automatic update feature:

• Game patches
• System software
• Recommended games and videos
• Sync trophy information

• New PlayStation...