Sony rolled out PS3 system software update 4.92 this morning, taking players by surprise considering its age. The beloved console, which released in 2006, received its last update (version 4.91 ...

PS3 system software update 4.92 “improves system performance,” according to the vague patch notes, but no other information was provided as to what it does. Polygon has reached out to Sony for ...

Jailbreakers miffed by PS3 system software update 4.91 “This system software update improves system performance,” the official patch notes for the 200 MB update read.

That means the Sony system will turn 19 years old later this year. In 2012, a redesigned PS3 was released, and ultimately, Sony sold over 87 million units of the home console.

What's New for 4.92: This system software update improves system performance. Please note, to play Blu-ray discs, your PS3 system needs a renewed Blu-ray player encryption key.

The small update merely says it’s to improve system performance. That means there probably aren’t any new features to speak of, which might be a shame for people who still own and use their PS3.

PS3 system software update 4.92 patch notes (March 5, 2025) PS3 update 4.92 does exactly what you expect, and we suspect jailbreakers are going to be miffed about it.