Update using a PC

Required items

Update data download procedure

1. Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data.



Using a PC, create a folder named "PS3" on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named "UPDATE".

2. Download the update data and save it in the UPDATE folder created in step.

Select here to start the download.




Latest Release: 2.6
Region: Malaysia

Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3™ system will not recognize the update data. Folder names must be in all uppercase letters.

• Location: Save in the "PS3" folder > "UPDATE" folder
• File name: Save as file name "PS3Updat.PUP".

Update procedure

1. Insert the storage media or USB device. that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.
 

2. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the X button.
 

3. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the X button.
The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.

4. Start the update data.
Press the X button to start the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.

Source from: http://asia.playstation.com/my/en/support/ps3