Note: While Update 4.90 was officially released in February 2023, many users searching in 2021 were looking for the final major stability patches that preceded it. This article explains the context of the "late era" PS3 updates, focusing on the 4.8x/4.9x cycle that users often reference as the "2021 update."

You can download the update directly through your console or via a PC for manual installation. Direct Update (Recommended): Navigate to Settings > System Update. Select Update via Internet. Follow the prompts to download and install. Manual Update (via USB):

Blu-ray Playback: Sony must periodically renew the AACS encryption keys so the console can continue to play newer Blu-ray movie releases.

You can update your PS3 using one of two primary methods provided on the official PlayStation Support site Method 1: Internet Update (Recommended) on the XMB (XrossMediaBar). System Update Update via Internet

Step 4: On your PS3:

Via Internet: Go to Settings > System Update > Update via Internet. Via USB: Format a USB drive to FAT32.