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Sony Releases Unexpected Firmware Update for 19-Year-Old PS3

The update, version 4.92, renews the Blu-ray encryption key and improves system performance for the discontinued console.

  • Sony has released firmware update 4.92 for the PlayStation 3, nearly 19 years after the console's original launch.
  • The update primarily focuses on renewing the Blu-ray player encryption key, ensuring continued functionality for disc playback.
  • PlayStation describes the update as improving system performance, though no major new features have been added.
  • PS3 was officially discontinued in North America in 2016, but Sony continues to support it with occasional updates.
  • The PS3 remains a valuable option for accessing certain games and features not available on newer consoles like the PS5.
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