All articles tagged with #system software update
Sony released a surprise PS3 system software update 4.93 in March 2026, claiming improved system performance and a renewal of the Blu-ray player encryption key to combat jailbreaks; the ~200MB download requires free space and underscores ongoing security checks for the aging console, despite its continued updates.
Sony is emailing invites for February 2026 PS5 system software beta, but the beta codes don’t work yet; patch notes confirm Unicode 17.0 emoji support and minor improvements in messages and usability, with no major changes and more information expected.
The next PS5 system software update, currently in beta, will introduce enhancements to the DualSense controller's mic and speaker, new Share Screen functionality, and the ability to change the brightness of the console's power state indicators, but they cannot be turned off entirely to prevent data loss.
Sony has released a system software update for the PlayStation 5, bringing improvements to music in the control center, PlayStation VR2 settings, and voice commands. The update also includes enhanced messages and usability on certain screens. Additionally, images of the rumored smaller PS5 models have surfaced, revealing a 1TB storage capacity and the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to the PS5 Digital Edition.
Sony has released PS5 System Software Update 23.01-07.40.00, which improves console stability and performance. The update also enhances messages and usability on some screens. The update can be downloaded automatically or manually through the console's settings menu. Sony has shipped over 38.4 million consoles since its global launch in November 2020.
Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 system software update, version 23.01-07.20.00, which brings unspecified system software performance and stability improvements, as well as improvements for messages usability on some screens. The DualSense Edge controller also received a software update for improved stability. Sony is reportedly working on two new PS5 models and a Remote Play-focused handheld device called the Q Lite, which may release this year.