Your eyes do not deceive you: Sony’s nearly decades-old console has received a new update. Version 4.93 of the PS3 firmware is now available for anyone still kicking around on the company’s decidedly retro home system, though you shouldn’t expect a lot from the update.
This update is the latest in an annual trend. Once a year for the last several years, Sony has updated the PS3 firmware and every time, the system’s patch notes have trotted out the same line: “This system software update improves system performance.”
In reality, the company is doing a bit of maintenance on its beloved console. As others, like Kotaku, have noted, the move is a shrewd one on the corporation’s part, and is a bit of a double-edged sword for players still getting use out of their PS3s.
It’s impressive to see how the PS3 continues to receive updates even after all these years! It shows the dedication Sony has to its gaming community. Here’s to the lasting legacy of this beloved console!