Sony has released a new system update for the PlayStation 3, almost two decades after the console first came out. The update, version 4.93, went live on March 18, 2026, and is about 200MB in size. The patch improves system performance and refreshes the Blu‑ray player’s encryption key. This means PS3 owners need to install it if they still want to play Blu‑ray discs. Without the update, discs won’t run. Sony didn’t share much detail, but many believe the patch also fixes security issues and blocks possible jailbreaks. To install, users need at least 200MB of free space on the hard drive or external storage. The update follows the removal of Netflix support from the PS3 earlier this year, ending… Read More

Sony rolls out PS3 update, nearly 20 years later
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