PS3 Gets Surprise Update for March 2025

Sony has surprised gamers by releasing a brand-new system software update for the PlayStation 3. The update brings the nearly nineteen-year-old console to version 4.92 and improves system performance while also renewing the PlayStation 3’s Blu-ray player encryption key, which is a vital component that ensures players can continue to use the console’s disc drive for games and movies.

While the latest software update doesn’t exactly make any exciting improvements to the console, it is an important one that all players should download and install if they want to continue using any sort of discs. While the company’s latest consoles, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, also have a Blu-ray player, they do not need to receive system updates to renew their encryption keys. But, with that being said, both the PS4 and PS5 still receive new updates regularly. Sony recently announced that it was testing a new firmware patch for the PS5, which will include some minor improvements, such as easier activity viewing, Unicode 16.0 emojis, and various system performance enhancements.

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For those still rocking with the iconic PlayStation 3, which will officially turn nineteen later this year, Sony has just pushed a new system software update that brings the console to version 4.92. Unfortunately, there isn’t anything to make a song and dance about, but the official patch notes do state that the update “improves system performance.” Sony also reminded players in the patch notes that users who want to continue using their Blu-ray discs in the PS3 will need to update to the latest firmware as it also renews the encryption key for the Blu-ray player. Players looking to update their console will need to ensure they have a minimum of 200 MB of free storage space.

The last time the PS3 received a new update was back in February 2024, which once again improved the console’s system performance and renewed the Blu-ray player encryption key. Despite being almost two decades old, Sony clearly remains invested in ensuring those dedicated to the console receive the best experience possible. With some of PlayStation’s most iconic franchises originating on the PS3, such as The Last of Us, Little Big Planet, Infamous, Uncharted, and many more, it’s no surprise that the console is still going strong to this day.

Those who have moved on to the latest console were recently sent on a huge nostalgia trip as Sony celebrated PlayStation’s 30th anniversary with some iconic PS5 themes. For a limited time, users could change the theme and sounds of their PS5 to either the PS1, PS2, PS3, or PS4. The surprise update received a huge amount of praise from gamers, so much so that Sony confirmed it would be bringing the theme options back in a future update.

PlayStation 3 Update 4.29 Patch Notes

An update to the PS3 system software was released on 03/05/25.

To download the update, you need a minimum of 200MB of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).

Always update your PS3 system to the latest version of the system software. By updating, you can enjoy additional features, improved usability, and enhanced security.

Please note, to play Blu-ray discs, your PS3 system needs a renewed Blu-ray player encryption key. Please update your PS3 system software to the latest version to renew the Blu-ray player encryption key.

Version 4.92

This system software update improves system performance.