Sony rolled out PS3 system software program replace 4.93 early this morning. The console, which launched in 2006, obtained its final replace (model 4.92) precisely a yr in the past. Sony doesn’t appear to be giving up on its annual safety check-ins, taking gamers unexpectedly.
PS3 system software program replace 4.93 patch notes (March 18, 2026)
“This method software program replace improves system efficiency,” the patch notes learn. Modders and hackers know precisely what this implies.
For the uninitated, Sony is combating PS3 jailbreaks with these updates.
“Please notice, to play Blu-ray discs, your PS3 system wants a renewed Blu-ray participant encryption key,” Sony added. “Please replace your PS3 system software program to the newest model to resume the Blu-ray participant encryption key.”
In less complicated phrases, Sony is plugging exploits. Whereas the corporate has given up on the PS Vita, which launched on the tail finish of 2011, it’s exhibiting no indicators of ending firmware updates for the PS3.
“All the time replace your PS3 system to the newest model of the system software program,” Sony continues. “By updating, you may take pleasure in extra options, improved usability, and enhanced safety.”
A minimum of the console isn’t shedding one other characteristic after the latest closure of Netflix.
PS3 gamers who wish to obtain firmware model 4.93 have to have 200MB of free house on their console.
