Optional PS3 firmware update released

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Sony has released PS3 firmware version 4.53.

According to SuperFastZombie, an online support co-ordinator for the English PlayStation community, the optional update improves system stability.

Sony claimed that month that worldwide PS3 sales to retailers hit 80 million units on November 2, eight years after the system launched.

As of September 30, Sony said 4,332 software titles had been released for PS3 worldwide, excluding downloadable games. A further 300 will be released this winter, including this Friday's Gran Turismo 6, the latest entry in PlayStation's best-selling franchise.

The PlayStation Network, which launched alongside PS3 in 2006, now operates in 59 countries and, as of September 19, had amassed more than 150 million registered accounts. PSN's global catalogue offers over 222,000 digital content options, including 72,000 pieces of game content, according to Sony.

PS4 launched in North America on November 15 and two weeks later in Europe and Latin America. Worldwide PS4 sales stand at 2.1 million units, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House said on Tuesday morning.

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RacistPosted:

HeyitsHazard
Kex How come I've never seen a ps3 like that in the pic??


Both companies made a new design for console before the next gens came out.Sony made that one and Microsoft has a box type console for the 360 that is similar to the xbox one.


I think that looks pretty cool. Havent seen the new 360 design though.

1492Posted:

Thats great for sony, it looks really cool tbh

AllSkinsNoSkillPosted:

Kex How come I've never seen a ps3 like that in the pic??


Both companies made a new design for console before the next gens came out.Sony made that one and Microsoft has a box type console for the 360 that is similar to the xbox one.

AllSkinsNoSkillPosted:

I still think the new ps3 is the ugliest think ever.I figured with the ps4 looking awesome it would to but surprise!

MawderzPosted:

How come I've never seen a ps3 like that in the pic??

BRSPosted:

SurvivalOfTheFittest Why make PS3 firmware? PS4 is released, I see they still moniter PS3.


There's still a lot of PS3 users so why not.

BRSPosted:

They may convince you that the optional PS3 update is in your interest, say if you are not aware the PS4 has sold 2.1 million consoles. As a PS3 owner who has opted to wait to get a PS4 I feel I won't install this update until I do purchase one. After all the sales figures might be worse come March 2014, and I feel a fool if I'd installed it now.

RenovatePosted:

Rant Not sure why they would make it optional if it improves system stability.


I disagree with you. Not everyone wants to upgrade.

RenovatePosted:

SurvivalOfTheFittest Why make PS3 firmware? PS4 is released, I see they still moniter PS3.


Well they're not going to let their console get destroyed. They will obviously monitor it.

KatsumiPosted:

SurvivalOfTheFittest Why make PS3 firmware? PS4 is released, I see they still moniter PS3.


well yeah.. Sony said that they will be supporting the PS3 for atleast another few years


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