Sony’s on a roll, bringing firmware updates to not just one, but two of its legacy systems. Released today was OFW 4.85 for the PlayStation 3, which “improves system performance”. If you’re looking to get a PS3 and are afraid of this being an unhackable firmware, worry not, as scene dev Joonie has already released an exploit for 4.85. However, there is no reason to currently update to that firmware at this time, as not all of the standard hacked PS3 tools are available on the new HFW 4.85.1 just yet.

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[joelnodxd]

And the ps5 is on the way, still gonna get Updates from a 15 year old console. Is wii suddenly gonna get updates too? How bout xbox 360?

Xbox 360 got an update last week.

 

[RedBlueGreen]

The update probably has something to do with the Blu-ray player function.

 

[GilgameshArcher]

First the Vita, now the PS3? What's next the PS1?

All I want is my PS2 Memory Card Update!!!

 

[gnmmarechal]

Meh. I don't think I've updated my PS3 in over three years.

 

[Medveitsi]

what firmware is it on?

Does not matter. All firmwares are hackable

 

[Xalusc]

And now, to wait for REBUG 4.85.1 REX.

Oh boy...

 

[Robika]

And the ps5 is on the way, still gonna get Updates from a 15 year old console. Is wii suddenly gonna get updates too? How bout xbox 360?

360 got an update recently!

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

The 360 actually did have an update recently. It was useless too.

the xbox 360 got an update this year

Xbox 360 just got update few days ago

Xbox 360 got an update last week.

360 got an update recently!

I guess you, me and other people already know this.

 

[|<roni&g]

Any PS3 heads know if the latest cfw methods can have Ccapi yet to extract CID? Got a banner 3.55 console I need to bring back to life

 

[DS1]

PS3 was feeling a little unstable, glad they finally got around to fixing this serious issue

 

[godreborn]

I remember reading somewhere that Sony has to keep updating the decryption keys for Blu-ray playback, maybe that's what these updates are?

yes, the AACS keys. the instruction manual even mentions this. they have to be renewed every 12-18 months. https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/aacs.html

 

[Tac 21]

likely credit card patches

 

[Razzee]

If they improved performance of the PS3's built-in store I'd jump out of joy. It's so laggy.

 

[THYPLEX]

xbox 360, 3ds, ps vita and now ps3 got updates in a short amount of time. Whats going on?

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