This library describes the sources in the supplied research snapshot, not a live availability check. Presence does not mean a source supports every statement about its subject. Null dates are unknown, not zero.
F01 · Primary documentation
PS5 retained system-software notes
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Latest listed PS5 version and retained version summaries.
Limits: Rolling list, not a lifetime archive. Release dates are not supplied. Feature availability can depend on model or rollout.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
F02 · Primary documentation
PS5 update and reinstallation instructions
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Normal updates, USB structure, retry and destructive reinstallation.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
F03 · Primary documentation
PS4 retained system-software notes
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 15 retained PS4 version entries, 13.52 through 10.01.
Limits: Undated rolling notes; no quantified performance gains or named vulnerabilities.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F04 · Primary documentation
PS4 update and reinstallation instructions
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Network retry, USB update and destructive reinstallation.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: System updates, by PlayStation. · PS4 system software: updates & history
F05 · Primary documentation
PS3 system-software update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 4.93 through 4.88; update methods; Blu-ray key renewal.
Limits: Retained notes are undated; latest listed is not a promise of future updates.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work · PS3 system software: updates & history
F06 · Primary documentation
PS Vita and PS TV system-software update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 3.74 and 3.73; distinct handheld and TV update routes.
Limits: US 05/10/22 reconciled with UK 10/05/22 as 10 May 2022. Old PC/PS3 methods are documented, not tested today.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work · PS Vita / PS TV system software: updates & history
F07 · Primary documentation
PS Portal retained system-software notes
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 14 unique versions, 7.0.2 through 2.0.0.
Limits: Source repeats 7.0.0; stored once. No exact version-release dates supplied. Historical beta wording is not current eligibility.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work · PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
F08 · Primary documentation
PS Portal update instructions
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Version check, update path, battery and interruption warnings.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · Does PlayStation Portal need a PS5? · PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
F09 · Primary documentation
PSP manual: System Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Internet/storage methods and PSPgo versus Memory Stick storage.
Limits: Surviving manual does not establish the latest firmware or continued endpoint availability.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F10 · Primary documentation
PSP manual: System Information
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Where the installed system software version is shown.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F11 · Primary documentation
PSP manual edition and service notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Manual covers 6.60 and warns that services can change.
Limits: 6.60 is the manual edition, not a verified latest-version claim.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F12 · Primary documentation
Device setup passwords on PS3 and Vita
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Generate/revoke a device password and use it instead of the account password.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: Can I still use the PS3 or Vita Store? · PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work · PS3 system software: updates & history · PS Vita / PS TV system software: updates & history
F13 · Primary documentation
PS4 4.50 rollout announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2017-03-08 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced 9 March rollout; external HDD and Pro Boost Mode.
Limits: Historical announcement; game behavior and service availability are not freshly tested.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work · PS4 system software: updates & history
F14 · Primary documentation
PS4 5.00 available now
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2017-10-03 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Availability statement and family/broadcasting changes.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F15 · Primary documentation
PS4 8.00 launch announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2020-10-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 14 October global launch; parties, parental controls and authenticator support.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F16 · Primary documentation
PSP 6.20 announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-11-18 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Digital Comics and Media Go playlist context.
Limits: Announced for that evening; old services are not present-day recommendations.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F17 · Primary documentation
PSP 6.35 announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-11-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Qriocity preparation; upcoming update, not a precise release date.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F18 · Primary documentation
PS3 3.70 and PSP 6.60 announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-08-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS3 automatic saves/trophies and Blu-ray changes; PSP minor update announced.
Limits: Both described as upcoming; publication is not confirmed release time.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
F19 · Primary documentation
Vita 1.80 announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-08-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PSone Classics, Cross-Controller and button navigation announced.
Limits: Late-August window only; pre-PS TV announcement applies to Vita.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F20 · Primary documentation
Vita 2.00 and Plus launch plans
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-11-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: North American Plus/2.00 plans, email and wireless transfer.
Limits: Regional firmware/service/store timing differs; not one worldwide release day.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F21 · Primary documentation
Vita 2.10 announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2013-04-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 10 April rollout plan; folders and browser video.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F22 · Primary documentation
Vita 3.30 and PS4 themes announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2014-09-01 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Themes announced for autumn, not an exact firmware release date.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
F23 · Primary documentation
Portal higher-bitrate 1080p mode announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2026-03-17 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: March 17 PDT / March 18 CET/JST rollout and session restart.
Limits: Feature rollout date is not assigned to an undated version record.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work · PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
F24 · Primary documentation
Portal public-network update announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2024-06-18 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: June 19 rollout and July 24 follow-up for some 5GHz public networks.
Limits: The older footnote excludes 5GHz; the dated July correction supersedes that broad exclusion.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
F25 · Primary documentation
Vita and PS TV UK date cross-check
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: UK date format confirms 3.74 was released 10 May 2022.
Limits: Documentary evidence only; no hardware, account or download-file testing.
Retrieval: Read during console-update research on 2026-09-11
H01 · Preservation operator inventory
Preserved firmware inventory: ps3
Darthsternie's Firmware Archive · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The operator catalogs these version labels. Not Sony confirmation of release dates, changes or file authenticity.
Limits: No binaries fetched or tested. Retail availability, factory/disc distribution and model applicability are not established by a catalog label.
Retrieval: Metadata table read; only normal firmware sections selected.
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS3 system software: updates & history
H02 · Preservation operator inventory
Preserved firmware inventory: ps4
Darthsternie's Firmware Archive · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The operator catalogs these version labels. Not Sony confirmation of release dates, changes or file authenticity.
Limits: No binaries fetched or tested. Retail availability, factory/disc distribution and model applicability are not established by a catalog label.
Retrieval: Metadata table read; only normal firmware sections selected.
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS4 system software: updates & history
H03 · Preservation operator inventory
Preserved firmware inventory: ps5
Darthsternie's Firmware Archive · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The operator catalogs these version labels. Not Sony confirmation of release dates, changes or file authenticity.
Limits: No binaries fetched or tested. Retail availability, factory/disc distribution and model applicability are not established by a catalog label.
Retrieval: Metadata table read; only normal firmware sections selected.
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS5 system software: what changed? · Which controller works with my PS5 game?
H04 · Preservation operator inventory
Preserved firmware inventory: vita
Darthsternie's Firmware Archive · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The operator catalogs these version labels. Not Sony confirmation of release dates, changes or file authenticity.
Limits: No binaries fetched or tested. Retail availability, factory/disc distribution and model applicability are not established by a catalog label.
Retrieval: Metadata table read; only normal firmware sections selected.
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS Vita / PS TV system software: updates & history
H05 · Preservation operator inventory
Preserved firmware inventory: psp
Darthsternie's Firmware Archive · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The operator catalogs these version labels. Not Sony confirmation of release dates, changes or file authenticity.
Limits: No binaries fetched or tested. Retail availability, factory/disc distribution and model applicability are not established by a catalog label.
Retrieval: Metadata table read; only normal firmware sections selected.
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H06 · Independent reporting or research
Tomb Raider
The Strong National Museum of Play · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Game history; character and representation context
Limits: Original research/reporting has its stated date, scope and method; not a substitute for current support.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H07 · Publisher corporate data
Platinum Titles
Capcom · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Publisher-specific game release and sales records
Limits: Original research/reporting has its stated date, scope and method; not a substitute for current support.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H08 · First-person interview hosted on Sony property
How Takafumi Fujisawa Created the Original PlayStation’s Startup Sound
PlayStation.Blog / Jeff Cork interview · Source publication: 2019-12-05 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Attributed designer recollection of startup-sound design
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H09 · Corporate primary / retrospective
2000: PlayStation 2 and PSP
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS2 chronology, games and peripheral history; PSP date conflict
Limits: PSP Japan launch displayed as 2004-12-11, conflicting with the seed and contemporary WIRED report (2004-12-12). Do not silently resolve.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H10 · Independent reporting or research
Grand Theft Auto III
The Strong National Museum of Play · Source publication: 2021-08-20 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Museum interpretation of open-world popularization
Limits: Original research/reporting has its stated date, scope and method; not a substitute for current support.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H100 · Primary historical announcement
Play Time Management and Other PS4 Tips for Gaming Families
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2018-03-12 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Play Time Management added parental time controls.
Limits: Already released when this guide was published. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H105 · Primary historical announcement
Major PS4 System Software Update v2.00 Available Tomorrow
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2014-10-27 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Share Play, YouTube sharing, USB music and themes.
Limits: Rollout announced for 2014-10-28. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H107 · Primary historical announcement
Major PS4 System Update Out Tomorrow, Updates for PS Vita and PS App
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2014-04-29 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: SHAREfactory access and expanded sharing tools.
Limits: Rollout announced for 2014-04-30. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H109 · Primary historical announcement
PS Vita System Software Update 3.10
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2014-03-24 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Up to 500 home-screen apps, Calendar, memory-card management and voice messages.
Limits: Announced for later that day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H11 · Independent reporting or research
PSP Sales Top 10 Million in Japan
WIRED · Source publication: 2008-08-27 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PSP December 12, 2004 launch and regional commercial context
Limits: Original research/reporting has its stated date, scope and method; not a substitute for current support.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H111 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 System Software Update 1.51 Coming Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2013-11-19 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Stability maintenance and clearer simultaneous game/update download indicators.
Limits: Announced for later that day in North America. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H112 · Primary historical announcement
PS Vita 3.00 System Update Out Now
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2013-11-04 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS4 Link for Remote Play and Second Screen; parental controls app.
Limits: Article states already released; original publication date is not independently confirmed release timing. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H113 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 System Software Update 1.50 Details
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2013-10-25 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: North American launch update: Remote Play and supported second-screen features.
Limits: North American rollout announced for 2013-11-15. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H114 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v.4.50)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2013-10-01 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Automatic downloads broadened, Vita Wi-Fi transfers and trophy privacy settings.
Limits: Announced for later that day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H118 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v4.20)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-06-25 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Headset sidetone controls, movie surround sound, auto-off options and grouped saved-data management.
Limits: Rollout announced for 2012-06-26. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H119 · Primary historical announcement
PS Vita at E3, Minor System Software Update Coming
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-06-11 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Optional software stability update.
Limits: Announced for that evening. Catalog label 1.69.0 is normalized to 1.69. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H12 · Corporate primary / retrospective
2006: PlayStation 3 and PS Vita
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS3 and Vita historical overview
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which version of The Last of Us is this?
H121 · Primary historical announcement
PS Vita System Software Update (v1.65)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-04-02 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Notification, power-save and keyboard refinements; temporarily withdrawn after a PSP ad-hoc play issue.
Limits: Withdrawal notice dated 2012-04-03. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H122 · Primary historical announcement
PS Vita System Software Update (v1.61)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-02-20 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Maintenance after 1.60; launch onboarding also described Maps, video recording and Content Manager changes.
Limits: Announced for that evening. Do not attribute all 1.60 features newly to 1.61. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H123 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v4.11)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-02-15 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Minor software maintenance; optional in the US and Canada at announcement.
Limits: Announced for that evening; regional optional status is historical. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H124 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v4.10)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-02-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Entertainment Network account naming and browser display-speed improvements.
Limits: Announced for that day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H125 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v.4.00)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-11-29 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Vita content management, backup and system updating; Plus automatic-update controls.
Limits: Announced for that week. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H126 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v3.72)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-09-19 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Stability improvements for PS3 software and network services.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H128 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v3.66)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-06-22 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Stability improvements for PS3 software and network services.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H129 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v3.65)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-06-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Optional stability update; saved-data utility renamed to include PSP.
Limits: Article says released earlier that evening. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H13 · Independent reporting or research
Lower PS3 Price for Japan, HDMI for All Models
WIRED · Source publication: 2006-09-22 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporaneous PS3 pricing context
Limits: Contemporary reporting; historical nominal prices, not current retail quotations or an explanation of all commercial outcomes.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H130 · Primary historical announcement
PSP System Software Update — 6.39
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-05-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PSN password-change guidance and stability improvements.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H131 · Primary historical announcement
Updates to PSP System Software, Media Go App
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-04-11 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: System-software stability improvements; Media Go update discussed separately.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H132 · Primary historical announcement
Online Storage for Game Saves Coming to PlayStation Plus
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-03-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PlayStation Plus online save storage introduced.
Limits: Rollout explicitly announced for 2011-03-10. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H133 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v3.56)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-01-26 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Security patch; announcement does not distinguish the archived v1/v2 packages.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H134 · Primary historical announcement
PSP System Software Update (v6.37)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-01-19 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: System-software stability improvements.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H135 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v3.55)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-12-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Security patch; no named vulnerability in this announcement.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H137 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update v3.50 Available Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-09-20 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Blu-ray 3D playback, Facebook integration hooks and message reporting.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H139 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation 3 System Software Update v3.42 Now Available
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-09-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Additional security features.
Limits: Article states available now. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H14 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PS4: The Ultimate FAQ — North America
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2013-10-30; subsequently updated · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS4 launch, design and original access rules
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H140 · Primary historical announcement
Next PS3 Firmware Update Adds PlayStation Store Recommendations
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-07-26 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Store recommendations; firmware and the Store feature had different rollout timing. Stability improvements for some PSP games.
Limits: Firmware coming shortly; recommendations planned by the end of July. Historical services are not current recommendations. Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H141 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation 3 System Software Update v3.40 Available Now
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-06-28 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PlayStation Plus support and Store ratings; dated article was later updated to confirm availability. PlayStation Plus compatibility announced alongside PS3 3.40.
Limits: Updated article confirms release but does not date that edit. Historical services are not current recommendations. Announced for simultaneous rollout; no independent exact day assigned. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H142 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 3.30 System Software Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-04-21 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Trophy sorting and preparation for stereoscopic 3D gaming.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H143 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-03-28 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Removed Install Other OS from supported earlier PS3 models.
Limits: Rollout announced for 2010-04-01 JST. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS3 system software: updates & history
H145 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 3.15 System Software Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-12-08 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Data Transfer Utility for moving content between PS3 systems.
Limits: Initially optional; a separate January 2010 notice made it mandatory. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H146 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation 3 Firmware (v3.10) Update Preview
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-11-16 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Facebook activity sharing, photo browsing and Friends-list refinements.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H147 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware Update (v6.10)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-09-30 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PSPgo launch compatibility and SensMe music channels.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H148 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware Update (v3.01) now available
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-09-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Optional stability update for some PS3 software.
Limits: Article states available now. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H149 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware (v6.00) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-09-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Security patch, System Update naming and extra theme colors on PSP-2000 and later models.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H15 · Independent reporting or research
Sony Cuts PlayStation Price Tag, CEO Claims Comeback
WIRED · Source publication: 2007-07-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporaneous price reduction; management comeback claim
Limits: Contemporary reporting; historical nominal prices, not current retail quotations or an explanation of all commercial outcomes.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H151 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation 3 Firmware (v3.00) Update Imminent
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-08-31 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: What’s New, status/Friends redesign, avatars and dynamic themes.
Limits: Article later updated to confirm availability; edit date not assigned as a release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H153 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware (v2.80) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-06-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Playback-quality improvements for some PS3 software.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H154 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware (v5.51) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-06-10 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: System-software stability improvements.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H155 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware (v2.76) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-05-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Playback-quality improvements for some PS3 software.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H156 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware (v5.50) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-04-20 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Information Board, media subfolders and Internet search for games.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H157 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware (v2.70) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-04-01 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Text chat during games, friend sorting and video backup/transfer changes.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H158 · Primary historical announcement
Upcoming PS3 Firmware (v2.60) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-01-20 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Photo Gallery support, guest Store browsing and DivX 3.11 playback.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H159 · Primary historical announcement
PSP 5.03 Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-01-19 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: System-software stability improvements.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H16 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PlayStation Plus: Your Questions Answered
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2010-06-24 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Original Plus launch and entitlement distinctions
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H160 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware (v2.53) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-12-01 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Browser Flash full-screen and live RTMP playback improvements.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H161 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware (v5.02) Coming Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-11-18 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Stability improvements including PlayStation Store.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H162 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware (v2.52) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-11-04 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Playback improvements and a text-entry fix affecting some games.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H163 · Primary historical announcement
PSP (PlayStation Portable) v5.01 Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-10-21 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed false insufficient-space errors when downloading to 8GB/16GB Memory Stick media.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H164 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware Updates: PS3 (v2.50) / PSP (v5.00)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-10-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Direct PSN account and PlayStation Store access from PSP.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H165 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware update (v2.43)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-09-16 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Japan-specific update; no new functionality claimed for other regions.
Limits: Mandatory in Japan only; could be manually obtained elsewhere. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H166 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware (v2.42) Now Available
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-07-29 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Playback-quality improvements for PS3 and original PlayStation software.
Limits: Article states available now. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H167 · Primary historical announcement
PSP (PlayStation Portable) v4.05 Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-07-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Additional music visualizers.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H168 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v2.41)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-07-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Corrected the XMB-display problem that caused 2.40 to be withdrawn.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H169 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware v2.40 status
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-07-02 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: In-game XMB and trophies; temporarily withdrawn following installation problems.
Limits: Withdrawal reported 2008-07-02; replacement 2.41 announced July 7. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H17 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2010-03-28 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: OtherOS removal announcement and stated consequences
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS3 system software: updates & history
H171 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware 2.40: Trophy walkthrough
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-06-30 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Trophies and in-game XMB in 2.40.
Limits: Historical feature description; withdrawal is documented separately.
Retrieval: Article body reviewed.
H173 · Primary historical announcement
PSP (PlayStation Portable) v4.01 Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-06-24 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Search-results display improvements for some languages and video-format playback fixes.
Limits: Announced for the next few hours. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H174 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware (v2.36) coming soon, (v2.40) to include trophies, in-game XMB
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-06-17 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Stability improvements for selected original PlayStation games.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H175 · Primary historical announcement
PSP (PlayStation Portable) v4.00 Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-06-16 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Google search from XMB and variable video playback speed.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H176 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware (v2.35) Coming Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-05-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Stability improvements for some PS3 games.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H177 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware (v.2.30) Details and Store Walkthrough
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-04-10 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Redesigned Store and DTS-HD audio support for Blu-ray playback.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H178 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware (v3.95) Coming Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-04-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Custom PSone button assignments and Remote Play quit/power choices.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H18 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Update on PlayStation Network and Qriocity
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2011-04-26 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Disclosure at that date; intrusion window and uncertainty about credit cards
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H180 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware v2.20 bringing BD-Live to PS3
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-03-20 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: BD-Live support and PSP music/photo playlist export.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H181 · Primary historical announcement
New Internet Radio Stations and Firmware coming to PSP
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-03-17 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded PSN-title support.
Limits: Original March 18 plan delayed; later undated edit confirms availability. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H182 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware Update (v2.17)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-03-12 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Operating-stability improvements for some online PS3 games.
Limits: Article describes users already being prompted that evening. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H184 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation Tips #1 — PSP RSS
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-12-24 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: RSS podcast support described retrospectively in an official usage guide.
Limits: Retrospective guide date, not firmware release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H185 · Primary historical announcement
Attention Music Lovers: PSP Firmware (v3.80) is Live
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-12-17 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Internet Radio support.
Limits: Article states firmware is live. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H186 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware Update (v2.01)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-11-19 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Stability improvements and Remote Start change to prevent unintended power-on.
Limits: Article states ready for download. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H189 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware Update (v2.00)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-11-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Information Board, Remote Start, themes and music/photo playlists.
Limits: Announced for the next few days. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H19 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PS Vita: The Ultimate FAQ
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2012-02-16 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Launch configuration, memory-card pricing and selected compatibility
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H190 · Primary historical announcement
Updated PS3 and PSP Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-09-11 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed network disconnects associated with 1.92. Sony described themes, photo/music use and video navigation across recent PSP updates.
Limits: Announced for the next few days. Historical services are not current recommendations. Announcement does not isolate every feature to 3.71 alone. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H191 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware Update (v1.92)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-09-05 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Compatibility and playability improvements for selected titles.
Limits: Article states already released. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H192 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware 1.90 Coming Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-07-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Photo wallpapers, game ordering, messaging and AVCHD/audio refinements.
Limits: Article later updated to confirm availability; edit timing is not established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H20 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Business Data & Sales
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Company-reported sell-in milestones and estimated monthly active users
Limits: Mixed reporting cutoffs; sell-in not sell-through. PS2 date attached to revised >160m figure is ambiguous. MAU is an SIE estimate; no subscriber or unique-person definition established here.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PlayStation sales: what the numbers mean
H203 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 System Software 4.00 Will Feature Folders, UI Refresh, More
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2016-08-15 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Folders, interface refresh and redesigned Quick Menu preview.
Limits: Beta preview only; does not prove final release timing or every shipped feature. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H204 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation 3.50 System Software Update Out Tomorrow
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2016-04-05 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Appear Offline, friend-online notifications and scheduled events.
Limits: Rollout announced for 2016-04-06. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H206 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 System Software Update 3.00 Out 9/30, Take a Visual Tour
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2015-09-29 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded social features, Twitter clips and a dedicated Plus area.
Limits: Rollout announced for 2015-09-30. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H209 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 System Update 2.50 Available Tomorrow, Features Detailed
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2015-03-25 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Suspend/Resume and USB hard-drive backup/restore.
Limits: Rollout announced for 2015-03-26. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H21 · Corporate primary / retrospective
2013: PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Generation chronology, selected games and original PS VR
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H22 · Corporate primary / retrospective
God of War
PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Official premise and game identity, not an independent review
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H23 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Seed synopsis citation; current retrieval failed
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H24 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PS4 Pro: The Ultimate FAQ
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2016-09-08; subsequently updated · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Launch price, shared library and enhancement conditions
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H25 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PlayStation VR2 Launches in February at $549.99
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2022-11-02 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS VR2 announced launch date and price, not current requirements on every platform
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H26 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PlayStation 5 Launches in November, Starting at $399 for PS5 Digital Edition, and $499 for PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2020-09-16; displayed update 2020-09-30 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 2020 regional launch, historical prices and cross-generation games
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which PS5 model and disc drive do I need?
H27 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Unveiling New Details of PlayStation 5: Hardware Technical Specs
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2020-03-18 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Original PS5 technical design, not every later revision
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which PS5 model and disc drive do I need?
H28 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Introducing DualSense, the New Wireless Game Controller for PlayStation 5
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2020-04-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced haptics and adaptive-trigger design
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which controller works with my PS5 game?
H29 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Welcome PlayStation 5 Pro, the Most Visually Impressive Way to Play Games on PlayStation
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2024-09-10 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Pro launch configuration, price and stated rendering changes
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which PS5 model and disc drive do I need?
H30 · Corporate primary / retrospective
2020: PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS5-era history and Portal’s initial role
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H300 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v4.30)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-10-21 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Vita trophies became visible on PS3; Trophy Collection moved under PlayStation Network. Life with PlayStation was no longer offered to new users.
Limits: US announcement scheduled October 23, 2012; scheduled timing is not treated as a verified global release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H301 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 System Software Update 7.00 Launches This Week
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2019-10-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Parties expanded to 16 people with connectivity/audio changes and US chat transcription. Remote Play expanded to Android 5.0 or later.
Limits: Announced for the week of October 6, 2019; no exact global release day assigned. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H302 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 System Update 1.60: Official Headset Support; Gold Wireless Headset Out Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2014-02-03 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added PULSE and PULSE Elite wireless headset support.
Limits: North American announcement scheduled the download for late that night. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H303 · Primary historical announcement
PS Vita system update adds new features today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2013-08-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added LiveArea cloud-save access, quick network settings, PS3/PC media streaming and trophy privacy controls.
Limits: European article explicitly says released that day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H304 · Primary historical announcement
Major PS4 system software update v2.0 launches tomorrow
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2014-10-27 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added Live from PlayStation viewing on Vita and PS TV; PS TV gained four-player Remote Play support.
Limits: European announcement scheduled October 28, 2014; explicitly names both Vita and PS TV. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H305 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 system update 2.50 features detailed; available today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2015-03-25 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added accessibility options and support for 60fps PS4 Remote Play.
Limits: European article announces Vita rollout that night; headline and PS4 schedule differ, so no exact Vita release date assigned. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H306 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 system update 1.70 launches today – full feature list
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2014-04-30 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS4 Link gained automatic registration when the same account is online on both systems.
Limits: European announcement describes these updates as launching that day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H307 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware Updates: PS3 (v2.50) / PSP (v5.00)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-10-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added headset HQ mode, trophy/profile refinements, video scene search and power-saving options.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; exact release day not assigned. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H308 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-05-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Mandatory update prepared PSN restoration and required account-password changes.
Limits: Article confirms availability by May 14, 2011, not the exact first release day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H309 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation Plus: online storage increases to 1 GB (Spanish announcement)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-09-11 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded PlayStation Plus online save storage from 150 MB to 1 GB.
Limits: Spanish announcement scheduled September 12, 2012. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H31 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Astro Bot
PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Official game premise and scope description
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H310 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Goes Upscale
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-06-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added upscaling for supported PS1/PS2 games and DVDs, plus DLNA media streaming.
Limits: Describes an already-released update; not its release date. Game compatibility depends on PS3 model. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H311 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware Upgrade 1.81 Coming Tomorrow
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-06-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed the HDMI RGB Full setting reverting to Limited.
Limits: Scheduled for June 15; an undated article edit confirms availability. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H312 · Primary historical announcement
Firmware 1.82 Coming Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-06-26 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added AVC High Profile video playback.
Limits: Upcoming at announcement; an undated article update confirms availability, not an exact release day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H313 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation Tips #4 – DLNA media server
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-12-27 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added DivX video support, as identified in this later Sony guide.
Limits: Retrospective feature evidence; guide date is not release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H314 · Primary historical announcement
Skype on the PSP – Firmware (v3.90) Coming Soon
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2008-01-29 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added Skype on PSP-2000, with the documented headset and network requirements.
Limits: Scheduled for that week. Historical service; not a statement that Skype still works. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H315 · Primary historical announcement
SCEJ PSP ceramic-white announcement and version 2.00 plan (Japanese, page 2)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2005-07-21 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Introduced an Internet browser and other features in the Japanese update announcement.
Limits: Japanese rollout scheduled for July 27, 2005; not a worldwide release-date claim. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H316 · Primary historical announcement
SCEJ PS3 system-software update launch announcement (Japanese)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2006-11-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Enabled PlayStation Network services for the Japanese PS3 launch.
Limits: Japanese rollout scheduled for November 11, 2006. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H317 · Primary historical announcement
SCEJ PS3 system-software update launch announcement (Japanese)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2006-11-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced support for Store-distributed PSP games and PS3 Remote Play, with original hardware restrictions.
Limits: Japanese update planned for late November 2006; no exact day stated. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H318 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware Update (v6.10)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-09-30 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added PSPgo-specific Bluetooth mobile-phone tethering and SensMe music features; Sony recommended the update for PSP-N1000 compatibility.
Limits: Explicit PSPgo model support; announcement is not an exact release-date confirmation. Historical phone/service compatibility is not a current recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H319 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware (v6.00) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-09-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly included PSP-N1000 in the new color options and announced a security patch and the System Update menu rename.
Limits: Pre-launch PSP-N1000 model reference in an upcoming-update announcement. This does not establish retail availability or an archived PSPgo download. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H32 · Corporate primary / retrospective
All-new PlayStation Plus Launches in June with 700+ Games and More Value Than Ever
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2022-03-29; updated 2022-05-16 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 2022 tier transition, regional Deluxe alternative and streaming distinction
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5?
H320 · Primary historical announcement
Next PS3 Firmware Update Adds PlayStation Store Recommendations
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-07-26 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added PlayStation Store recommendations. A same-number package revision on August 2 fixed update failures when replacing the internal hard drive.
Limits: Sony’s article update explicitly dates the original release July 27 and the revised 3.41 package August 2, 2010. Both belong to this version record. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
Used in: PS3 system software: updates & history · PSP / PSPgo system software: updates & history
H321 · Primary historical announcement
PS Vita system software version 1.60 announcement (Japanese)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-02-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added Maps and video capture in Photos; Sony also announced Mac Content Manager Assistant and revised PS-button illumination.
Limits: Japanese rollout scheduled February 8, 2012. Mac software was a separate companion download. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H322 · Primary historical announcement
Mise à jour 1.66 du logiciel système PS Vita
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2012-04-04 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added notification controls, a ten-minute standby option, LiveArea navigation arrows and keyboard Caps Lock.
Limits: French article title and body identify 1.66 despite the 1.65 URL slug; rollout scheduled April 4. No unmentioned withdrawal fix is inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H323 · Primary historical announcement
Retained Thai PS Vita system-software 3.73 support page
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance.
Limits: This regional retained page explicitly dates 3.73 to October 16, 2019. It is historical evidence, not the latest global firmware listing. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H324 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 system software 4.00 rollout announcement (Japanese)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2016-09-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced HDR support across PS4 models, folders and a redesigned Quick Menu in the final rollout announcement.
Limits: Japanese final-release announcement schedules rollout that day, with the time undetermined. Replaces beta-only classification; not a confirmed worldwide release timestamp. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H325 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 system software 6.50 release (Japanese)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2019-03-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added iOS Remote Play, 720p Niconico broadcasting and a setting to switch the confirm button from Circle to Cross.
Limits: Japanese announcement explicitly reports implementation on March 7 at 18:00. Feature restrictions describe the historical release. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H326 · Primary historical announcement
Mise à jour 1.75 : les Blu-ray 3D arrivent sur PS4
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2014-07-24 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced Blu-ray 3D playback support.
Limits: French announcement scheduled the following week and explicitly did not yet give an exact date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H33 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Hermen Hulst Q&A: Interview with Head of PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2020-03-10 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Horizon PC announcement and then-stated strategy
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H34 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Bungie Is Joining PlayStation
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2022-01-31 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Acquisition announcement and stated multiplatform intent, not completion
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H35 · Corporate primary / retrospective
An Important Update on Concord
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2024-09-03 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced September 6 shutdown, sales cessation and refunds
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H36 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Difficult News About Our Workforce
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: 2024-02-27 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Proposed approximately 900 / 8% reductions and management explanation
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H37 · Corporate primary / retrospective
The Last of Us Part II: Accessibility Features Detailed
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2020-06-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Developer-described accessibility settings, not universal suitability
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which version of The Last of Us is this?
H38 · Corporate primary / retrospective
Access Controller for PS5 Launches Globally on December 6
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2023-07-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced controller launch and configuration
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · What can the Access controller change?
H39 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PlayStation Productions
PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Official adaptation portfolio; no proof of hardware conversion
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H40 · Corporate primary / retrospective
PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita Will Continue Operations
PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2021-04-19 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 2021 reversal and then-planned PSP commerce end
Limits: Corporate retrospectives and announcements are not independent evidence of motives or outcomes. Historical offers are not automatically current rules.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I still use the PS3 or Vita Store?
H400 · Primary historical announcement
Sony PSP system-software support — preserved November 8, 2020
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved stability during some functions. Sony explicitly includes PSP-N1000 and says unmarked features apply across models; it separates the model-specific downloads.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates this North American release to January 15, 2015. Archived evidence, not a current download check. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H401 · Primary historical announcement
Sony PSP system-software support — preserved November 8, 2020
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved stability; the Music Unlimited companion app required its own update. Sony explicitly includes PSP-N1000 and says unmarked features apply across models; it separates the model-specific downloads.
Limits: Retained 6.60 notes do not date its release. Historical service, not current guidance. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H402 · Primary historical announcement
Sony PSP system-software support — preserved November 8, 2020
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved stability during some functions. Sony explicitly includes PSP-N1000 and says unmarked features apply across models; it separates the model-specific downloads.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates this North American release to January 15, 2015. Archived evidence, not a current download check. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H403 · Primary historical announcement
Sony PSP system-software support — preserved November 8, 2020
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved stability; the Music Unlimited companion app required its own update. Sony explicitly includes PSP-N1000 and says unmarked features apply across models; it separates the model-specific downloads.
Limits: Retained 6.60 notes do not date its release. Historical service, not current guidance. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H404 · Primary historical announcement
Sony LocationFree award announcement and PSP software requirement
Sony Corporation · Source publication: 2006-02-03 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony identifies 2.50 or later as required for PSP LocationFree video viewing.
Limits: Retrospective minimum-version evidence, not a complete changelog or release-day claim. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H405 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (ver 3.50)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-09-21 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added Blu-ray 3D playback, reporting of unwelcome messages and access to public Facebook information from supported games.
Limits: European Sony article explicitly states the update was released September 21, 2010. Blu-ray 3D required compatible display and HDMI hardware. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H406 · Primary historical announcement
Heads-Up Game Store and PlayStation Plus Update — August 10, 2011
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-08-10 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Automatic Update gained cloud-save uploads and trophy synchronization for Plus members; Sony also documented Store recommendations, TV/Video Services and 3D-media changes.
Limits: European Sony Store team dates the 3.70 service update to that day. Additional features remain supported by the existing 3.70 announcement source. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H407 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update — mandatory v3.61
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-05-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Mandatory PSN-restoration update requiring an account password change, with console activation or email verification in the historical reset flow.
Limits: Sony confirmed availability by May 14, 2011; the post does not explicitly date the first release. Password-reset instructions describe the 2011 restoration, not current account recovery. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H408 · Primary historical announcement
DC Comics Now Available on the PlayStation Network for PSP!
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-06-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Supported the Digital Comics reader under Extras. Sony explicitly described the firmware-linked reader as available for all PSP models. Sony explicitly says all PSP models in the paragraph linking firmware 6.20 to Digital Comics; PSPgo was already on the market.
Limits: Retrospective availability by June 23, 2010, not the 6.20 release date. This proves the stated reader feature across models, not every PSP feature or identical update files. Retired service, not a current recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H409 · Primary historical announcement
DC Comics Now Available on the PlayStation Network for PSP!
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-06-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony describes firmware 6.20 as available by June 23, 2010, in the North American Digital Comics announcement.
Limits: Available by June 23, 2010, according to the later Digital Comics article; this is not its first release day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H41 · Independent reporting or research
87% Missing: The Disappearance of Classic Video Games
Video Game History Foundation · Source publication: 2023-07-10 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Commercial availability study headline; not a PlayStation-only loss rate
Limits: Original research/reporting has its stated date, scope and method; not a substitute for current support.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H410 · Primary historical announcement
PSP Firmware (v5.51) Update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-06-11 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The European Sony article confirms firmware 5.51 was available by June 11, 2009.
Limits: Available by June 11, 2009; the article does not explicitly state the first release day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H411 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 System Software Update (v3.65)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2011-06-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly says v3.65 was released earlier that night in the June 6, 2011 North American post.
Limits: Exact release day established by Sony's statement that it released the update earlier that night, June 6, 2011. Region/time-zone qualification retained. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H412 · Primary historical announcement
PlayStation 3 System Software Update v3.42 Now Available
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-09-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony confirms v3.42 availability by September 6, 2010, in its North American announcement.
Limits: Available by September 6, 2010 in the North American article. Availability is not silently converted into an exact worldwide release day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H413 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware Update (v3.01) now available
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-09-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony's North American announcement confirms v3.01 availability by September 14, 2009.
Limits: North American availability confirmed by September 14, 2009; not an exact worldwide release timestamp. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H414 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Firmware Update (v3.01) Now Available — Europe
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-09-15 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony's European announcement confirms v3.01 availability by September 15, 2009.
Limits: European availability separately confirmed by September 15, 2009. Both regional sources are retained; their article dates are not treated as contradictory exact release dates. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H415 · Primary Sony support page reproduced by press
Sony PS3 4.45 distribution notice, reproduced by Inside Games
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia · Source publication: 2013-06-19 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony suspended distribution after some users reported that XMB did not appear following the update.
Limits: The reproduced Sony notice dates Japanese distribution to June 19, 2013 and states it was suspended. Screenshot publication is June 20; capture time is unknown. This is not a worldwide release-date claim or an installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Reproduced Sony page screenshot visually reviewed; original Sony endpoint unavailable. Press prose is not substituted for the pictured notice.
H416 · Primary Sony support page reproduced by press
Sony PS3 4.46 update page, reproduced by Inside Games
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia · Source publication: 2013-06-27 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added the option to hide trophy notifications and corrected the missing-XMB problem associated with 4.45. Sony's historical notice directed affected systems to a different Safe Mode update procedure.
Limits: The reproduced Sony page explicitly dates Japanese rollout to June 27, 2013. Screenshot capture time is unknown. Historical recovery context is not current installation advice; no archived package is recommended. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Reproduced Sony page screenshot visually reviewed; original Sony endpoint unavailable. Press prose is not substituted for the pictured notice.
H417 · Primary historical announcement
Everything you need to know about PS4 system software update 5.50, launching today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2018-03-08 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added USB-image wallpapers, Play Time Management, Library tabs and hiding, Quick Menu shortcuts, notification deletion, tournament-page improvements and PS VR support icons. PS4 Pro gained optional supersampling; results vary by game.
Limits: Sony's European final-rollout article dates launch to March 8, 2018 and distinguishes it from the earlier beta. Supersampling is PS4 Pro-only, not a base-PS4 feature; performance varies by title. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H418 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 system software update 8.00 launching today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2020-10-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony dates the global 8.00 rollout to October 14, 2020; the same-day clarification discusses notifications users were already seeing after updating.
Limits: Sony's October 14, 2020 article explicitly identifies a global rollout that day and includes a post-update clarification. This is a rollout day, not a claim of simultaneous installation everywhere. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H419 · Primary historical announcement
PS4 System Software Update 5.00 Out Now
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2017-10-03 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony describes PS4 5.00 as available by October 3, 2017, while separately scheduling Team Tournaments for October 5.
Limits: Available by October 3, 2017; not an independently established first-release day. Team Tournaments were scheduled separately for October 5, so that service date must not replace the firmware timing. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H42 · Independent reporting or research
The Game Availability Study, Explained
Video Game History Foundation · Source publication: 2023-07-10 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sampling, scope, remake distinction and April 15, 2023 observation cutoff
Limits: Original research/reporting has its stated date, scope and method; not a substitute for current support.
Retrieval: Read in this research; historical source scope retained
Used in: The history of PlayStation
H420 · Primary Sony press release — syndicated copy
Sony Computer Entertainment America Offers PSP Users T-Mobile Hotspot Access
Sony Computer Entertainment America · Source publication: 2007-03-30 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony announced full-resolution 720 × 480 Memory Stick video, video/RSS thumbnails and a limited US T-Mobile HotSpot access promotion.
Limits: Available by the March 30, 2007 syndicated publication; not a confirmed first-release day. The limited T-Mobile promotion is historical, not a current offer. No PSPgo applicability is inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Syndicated Sony release text reviewed; original Sony URL identified in the Source link, not retrieved.
H421 · Primary historical announcement
PS3: disponibile il nuovo Firmware v1.70
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-04-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony listed Store-downloaded PS1 playback on PS3, PS1 save transfers to PSP and vibration support for compatible accessories in PS1/PS2 software.
Limits: Available by April 23, 2007; the article does not establish the first release day. Partial launch-era feature evidence: PS2 compatibility must not be inferred for every PS3 model. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H422 · Primary historical announcement
Folding@Home: gli utenti PS3 toccano quota 140.000
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-05-30 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added the Folding@Home entry under Network, from which users could download the separate distributed-computing application.
Limits: The May 30, 2007 retrospective explicitly joins the Network entry to firmware 1.60. Partial feature evidence, not a full changelog or first-release date. The historical application is not a current service recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H423 · Primary historical announcement
La novità del nuovo System software per PS3
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2007-11-09 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The November 9 Italian article says version 2.00 had been downloadable since the previous afternoon, establishing November 8 regional availability.
Limits: The November 9 Italian article explicitly says download availability began the previous afternoon: November 8, 2007. This regional date is not a worldwide simultaneous-release claim. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H424 · Primary historical announcement
PS3 Aggiornamento di Sistema (versione 3.42)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2010-09-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony's Italian article explicitly dates the PS3 3.42 release to September 7, 2010.
Limits: The Italian article explicitly gives September 7, 2010. The North American available-by September 6 bound remains separately sourced. These regional calendar dates do not establish contradictory global timestamps. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H425 · Primary Sony hardware compatibility notice
Sony LF-PK20 version 4.000 update and PSP 3.10 requirement
Sony Corporation · Source publication: 2007-01-30 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony specifies PSP 3.10 or later for MPEG4-AVC playback with the LF-PK20 LocationFree base station running software 4.000 or later.
Limits: Partial compatibility evidence, not a full PSP changelog. January 30 dates the LF-PK20 base-station update, not an independently confirmed PSP release. Sony marks the service ended; no current setup or download recommendation is implied. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Sony page retrieved and read using its legacy Shift-JIS encoding; firmware binaries were not fetched.
H426 · Primary Sony press release — press reproduction
SCEE PS3 1.80 press release with PSP 3.50 Remote Play requirement
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe · Source publication: 2007-05-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: SCEE announced PSP 3.50 as required for Internet Remote Play with a powered-on PS3 running version 1.80.
Limits: The reproduction is dated May 23, 2007 and schedules PSP 3.50 for the end of May; no actual release day or availability bound is established. Partial announced feature evidence only. Original Sony endpoint was not retrieved; this is not current service guidance. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Clearly delimited SCEE press-release reproduction read, including the PSP version requirement in note 2; surrounding editorial prose excluded.
H427 · Primary historical announcement
E’ Arrivata PSPgo!
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-10-02 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony's Italian PSPgo launch article explicitly reports firmware 6.10 available and describes PSPgo-specific Bluetooth tethering.
Limits: Sony explicitly confirms 6.10 availability by October 2, 2009 and names PSPgo applicability. The October 1 date elsewhere in the article is the hardware launch, not a proven firmware release date. Historical promotions and tethering compatibility are not current recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H428 · Primary historical announcement
E’ Arrivata PSPgo!
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2009-10-02 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony's Italian PSPgo launch article explicitly reports firmware 6.10 available and describes PSPgo-specific Bluetooth tethering.
Limits: Sony explicitly confirms 6.10 availability by October 2, 2009 and names PSPgo applicability. The October 1 date elsewhere in the article is the hardware launch, not a proven firmware release date. Historical promotions and tethering compatibility are not current recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H429 · Primary Sony user manual
PS3 user guide — Remote Start
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony requires PSP 3.72 or later for Remote Start over the PS3 wireless LAN feature or an access point.
Limits: Undated partial compatibility evidence, not a complete changelog or release date. The 3.72 minimum belongs to the local-network section; it is not asserted as the Internet Remote Start minimum or a current setup recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Primary source text reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H430 · Primary Sony support post — press reproduction
AskPlayStation JP PS3 4.87 rollout post — reproduced by Siliconera
Sony Interactive Entertainment / AskPlayStation JP · Source publication: 2020-12-03 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: AskPlayStation JP says the PS3 4.87 rollout begins today in its December 3, 2020 post; no changes are stated.
Limits: Sony explicitly says rollout begins today, December 3, 2020. This establishes a Japanese announcement date of release, not a worldwide timestamp. The reproduced Sony post supplies no patch notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Delimited Sony post read in press reproduction; direct tweet unavailable. Surrounding press claims excluded.
H431 · Primary Sony support post — press reproduction
AskPlayStation JP Vita and Vita TV 3.72 post — reproduced by VGTimes
Sony Interactive Entertainment / AskPlayStation JP · Source publication: 2019-08-27 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved operating stability on PS Vita and PS Vita TV. Sony explicitly names both PS Vita and PS Vita TV.
Limits: Sony says rollout has begun by August 27, 2019; this is not an explicit first-release-day statement. Model scope is explicitly Vita and Vita TV. No unmentioned security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Delimited Sony post read in press reproduction; direct tweet unavailable. Surrounding editorial and reader claims excluded.
H432 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.51 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.51 update began on 2015-05-14 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H433 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.52 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.52 update began on 2015-06-24 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H434 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.55 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added Remote Play resolution selection on PS Vita, including 360p, and parental controls restricting launch of the Email application. The shared notice names Vita and PS TV, but explicitly describes resolution selection for PS Vita; that feature is not generalized to PS TV.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.55 update began on 2015-09-30 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. Resolution selection is explicitly a PS Vita feature. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H435 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.57 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Ended support for Facebook integration on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.57 update began on 2016-01-20 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. Retired integration, not a current service recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H436 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.60 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.60 update began on 2016-04-06 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H437 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.61 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.61 update began on 2016-08-08 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched. Requested 20180316215226 redirected to 20170706052833; final capture retained.
H438 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.63 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.63 update began on 2016-11-01 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H439 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.65 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.65 update began on 2017-04-18 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched. Requested 20180316215138 HTTP capture redirected to 20190623071759 HTTPS capture; final identity retained.
H440 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.67 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.67 update began on 2017-11-28 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H441 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.68 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.68 update began on 2018-04-10 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H442 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.69 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.69 update began on 2018-09-11 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H443 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.70 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.70 update began on 2019-01-15 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. The Japanese notice gives January 15; no worldwide January 14 date is inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H444 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.71 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.71 update began on 2019-07-23 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H445 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita / PS TV system software 3.72 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The Sony notice explicitly names PS Vita and PS TV, including the Vita TV regional product name.
Limits: Sony explicitly states the 3.72 update began on 2019-08-27 in Japan. The archive capture is not the release date. No unmentioned fixes or security changes are inferred. This supplies the exact day absent from the earlier reproduced support post; its availability bound remains separately sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body read using the exact capture's raw replay; scripts were not executed and firmware binaries were not fetched.
H446 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.50 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony dates PS Vita 1.50 distribution to December 17, 2011 in Japan. The notice contains no version-specific changes. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2011-12-17. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. The notice provides no patch notes; generic update boilerplate is not a changelog. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H447 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.51 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed a game-progression problem in Shin Sangoku Musou NEXT (Dynasty Warriors NEXT). This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2011-12-27. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H448 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.52 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2012-01-16. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H449 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.67 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed a screen freeze when using the camera in Dream Club ZERO Portable. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2012-04-12. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H450 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.81 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2012-09-18. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H451 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.01 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed automatic save-data uploads to PlayStation Plus online storage and improved system-software operating stability. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2012-12-04. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H452 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.02 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony also required 2.02 for the torne PS Vita TV application. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2012-12-19. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H453 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.05 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2013-01-24. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H454 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.06 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2013-03-12. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H455 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.11 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2013-04-16. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H456 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.12 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita. This notice names PS Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2013-05-08. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H457 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.18 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS Vita TV. The notice explicitly names Vita and Vita TV / PS TV.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2014-08-07. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H458 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.36 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS TV. The notice explicitly names Vita and Vita TV / PS TV.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution to 2015-01-14. Capture date is separate; no worldwide release timestamp is inferred. Historical features are not current service or installation recommendations. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony HTML body fully reviewed through indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H459 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.61 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed unstable behavior in Everybody's Golf 6 (Minna no Golf 6) and Phantasy Star Online 2, and improved system-software operating stability. The notice names Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 2.61 to 2013-08-29. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H460 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.01 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS Vita TV. Shared Vita-family notice; feature-specific TV exclusions remain separate from this Japanese release-date claim.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 3.01 to 2013-12-10. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H461 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.12 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability on PS Vita and PS Vita TV. Shared Vita-family notice; feature-specific TV exclusions remain separate from this Japanese release-date claim.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 3.12 to 2014-03-28. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H462 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.60 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 1.60 to 2012-02-08. The notice names Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 1.60 to 2012-02-08. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H463 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.61 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 1.61 to 2012-02-21. The notice names Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 1.61 to 2012-02-21. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H464 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.66 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 1.66 to 2012-04-04. The notice names Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 1.66 to 2012-04-04. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H465 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.69 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 1.69 to 2012-06-12. The notice names Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 1.69 to 2012-06-12. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H466 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 1.80 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 1.80 to 2012-08-28. The notice names Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 1.80 to 2012-08-28. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H467 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.00 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 2.00 to 2012-11-20. The notice names Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 2.00 to 2012-11-20. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H468 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 2.10 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 2.10 to 2013-04-10. The notice names Vita only; no PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 2.10 to 2013-04-10. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H469 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.00 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 3.00 to 2013-11-05. The shared notice explicitly excludes PS Vita TV from PS4 Link, panorama photography and PS3 Remote Play at this version. Its date is not evidence that those Vita features ran on PS TV.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 3.00 to 2013-11-05. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. This notice explicitly excludes PS Vita TV from PS4 Link, panorama photography and PS3 Remote Play at 3.00. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H470 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.10 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 3.10 to 2014-03-25. Shared Vita-family notice; feature-specific TV exclusions remain separate from this Japanese release-date claim.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 3.10 to 2014-03-25. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H471 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.30 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 3.30 to 2014-10-02. Shared Vita-family notice; feature-specific TV exclusions remain separate from this Japanese release-date claim.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 3.30 to 2014-10-02. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H472 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.35 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 3.35 to 2014-10-28. Shared Vita-family notice; feature-specific TV exclusions remain separate from this Japanese release-date claim.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 3.35 to 2014-10-28. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H473 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS Vita system software 3.50 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of PS Vita system software 3.50 to 2015-03-26. Shared Vita-family notice; feature-specific TV exclusions remain separate from this Japanese release-date claim.
Limits: Sony explicitly dates Japanese distribution of 3.50 to 2015-03-26. Capture date is separate; this is not a worldwide release timestamp or a current installation recommendation. Existing feature notes remain independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete relevant archived Sony HTML body reviewed through the indexed raw replay; scripts not executed and firmware binaries not fetched.
H474 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Addressed system-software security vulnerabilities. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.82 to 2006-10-26. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H475 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Addressed system-software security vulnerabilities. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.81 to 2006-09-07. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H476 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added RSS video/image downloads, .3gp AAC playback and support for MUSIC, PICTURE and VIDEO folders. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.80 to 2006-07-27. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H477 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added browser-downloaded game demos and corrected LocationFree external-tuner video on specified overseas base stations. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.71 to 2006-06-01. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. The LocationFree fix names LF-B1 (North America/Taiwan/Korea) and LF-X11 (North America); Sony says Japanese/European base stations did not have that issue. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H478 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added limited Flash Player 6 support, RSS audio saving, more AAC extensions and Chinese interface languages. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.70 to 2006-04-25. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H479 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added RSS Channel and WMA playback, with format restrictions; expanded browser download and encoding support. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.60 to 2005-11-29. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H480 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added LocationFree Player, WPA-PSK(AES), Internet time setting and Korean keyboard input. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.50 to 2005-10-13. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H481 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Addressed system-software security vulnerabilities. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.01 to 2005-10-03. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H482 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added the browser, MP4 AAC/WAVE audio, AVC video, wallpaper and additional image formats; Flash was unsupported. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 2.00 to 2005-07-27. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H483 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added UMD Music playback and strengthened system security. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.52 to 2005-06-08. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H484 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Addressed system-software security vulnerabilities. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.51 to 2005-05-11. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H485 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added seven European interface languages, media resume improvements and accented filenames. Pre-PSPgo history; no PSPgo applicability or identical update files are inferred.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.50 to 2005-03-24. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H486 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.60 to 2007-03-22. Existing notes remain independently sourced. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.60 to 2007-03-22. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H487 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added AV-chat image enlargement and support for USB Video Class cameras. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.54 to 2007-02-28. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H488 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Enhanced functions for playing PS3 and PS2 software; Sony gives no specific titles in this entry. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.51 to 2007-02-02. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H489 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added photo-based user icons, Edy features, menu-sound control, backup deletion, AOSS security options and Korean input. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.50 to 2007-01-24. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H490 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Enhanced system-software networking functions. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.32 to 2006-12-21. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H491 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added support for PS2 software requiring hard-drive installation and updated selected PS1/PS2 compatibility statuses. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.31 to 2006-12-13. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H492 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added BD remote registration, HDMI disc-output format selection, backup/restore and formatting choices; revised resolution selection. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.30 to 2006-12-06. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H493 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added Account Management under Friends for viewing and changing signed-in PlayStation Network account information. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.11 to 2006-11-28. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H494 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.10 to 2006-11-11. Existing notes remain independently sourced. Early PS3 history is not proof of PS2 compatibility on later PS3 models. Edy and other historical services are not current recommendations.
Limits: Sony Japan's update-history entry dates version 1.10 to 2006-11-11. This is a regional firmware-history date, not the archive capture date or a worldwide timestamp. Historical features and services are not current installation or purchasing advice. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history body read using exact indexed raw replay; no scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H495 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.84 to 2019-02-14. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H496 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.83 to 2018-10-11. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H497 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.82 to 2017-11-14. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H498 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.81 to 2016-11-01. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H499 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.80 to 2016-04-20. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H500 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Ended support for Facebook integration. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.78 to 2016-01-20. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H501 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.76 to 2015-09-03. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H502 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.75 to 2015-06-02. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H503 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Changed the PSN name and icon to PlayStation Network. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.70 to 2015-02-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H504 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.66 to 2014-11-19. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H505 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.65 to 2014-08-26. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H506 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.60 to 2014-06-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H507 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.55 to 2014-02-06. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H508 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.53 to 2013-12-04. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H509 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 4.50 to 2013-10-02. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.50 to 2013-10-02. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H510 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify specific fixes in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.41 to 2013-04-25. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H511 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added support for the Sony PaSoRi RC-S380 contactless IC-card reader/writer and improved system-software stability. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.40 to 2013-03-21. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H512 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed game freezes occurring in multiple scenes in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.31 to 2012-10-30. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H513 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 4.30 to 2012-10-24. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.30 to 2012-10-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H514 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 4.25 to 2012-09-12. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.25 to 2012-09-12. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H515 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved operation of some PS3 games; Sony did not name individual titles in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.21 to 2012-07-05. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H516 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 4.20 to 2012-06-26. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.20 to 2012-06-26. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H517 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 4.11 to 2012-02-16. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.11 to 2012-02-16. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H518 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 4.10 to 2012-02-08. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.10 to 2012-02-08. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H519 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 4.00 to 2011-11-30. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.00 to 2011-11-30. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H520 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved operation of some PS3 games; Sony did not name individual titles in this entry. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.73 to 2011-10-18. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H521 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.72 to 2011-09-20. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.72 to 2011-09-20. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H522 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.66 to 2011-06-23. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.66 to 2011-06-23. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H523 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.61 to 2011-05-15. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.61 to 2011-05-15. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H524 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.60 to 2011-03-10. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.60 to 2011-03-10. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H525 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.56 to 2011-01-27. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.56 to 2011-01-27. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H526 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.55 to 2010-12-07. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.55 to 2010-12-07. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H527 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.40 to 2010-06-29. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.40 to 2010-06-29. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H528 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.30 to 2010-04-22. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.30 to 2010-04-22. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H529 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.21 to 2010-04-01. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.21 to 2010-04-01. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H530 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.15 to 2009-12-10. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.15 to 2009-12-10. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H531 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.10 to 2009-11-19. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.10 to 2009-11-19. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H532 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.01 to 2009-09-15. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.01 to 2009-09-15. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H533 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 3.00 to 2009-09-01. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.00 to 2009-09-01. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H534 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.80 to 2009-06-24. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.80 to 2009-06-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H535 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.76 to 2009-05-14. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.76 to 2009-05-14. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H536 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.70 to 2009-04-02. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.70 to 2009-04-02. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H537 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.60 to 2009-01-21. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.60 to 2009-01-21. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H538 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.53 to 2008-12-02. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.53 to 2008-12-02. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H539 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.52 to 2008-11-05. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.52 to 2008-11-05. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H540 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.50 to 2008-10-15. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.50 to 2008-10-15. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H541 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.43 to 2008-09-17. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.43 to 2008-09-17. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H542 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.42 to 2008-07-30. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.42 to 2008-07-30. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H543 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.41 to 2008-07-08. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.41 to 2008-07-08. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H544 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.40 to 2008-07-02. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.40 to 2008-07-02. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H545 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.36 to 2008-06-18. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.36 to 2008-06-18. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H546 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.35 to 2008-05-15. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.35 to 2008-05-15. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H547 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.30 to 2008-04-15. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.30 to 2008-04-15. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H548 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.20 to 2008-03-25. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.20 to 2008-03-25. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H549 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.17 to 2008-03-13. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.17 to 2008-03-13. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H550 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.10 to 2007-12-18. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.10 to 2007-12-18. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H551 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 2.01 to 2007-11-20. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 2.01 to 2007-11-20. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H552 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.93 to 2007-09-13. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 1.93 to 2007-09-13. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H553 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.92 to 2007-09-04. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 1.92 to 2007-09-04. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H554 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.90 to 2007-07-24. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 1.90 to 2007-07-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H555 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.82 to 2007-06-28. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 1.82 to 2007-06-28. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H556 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.81 to 2007-06-15. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 1.81 to 2007-06-15. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H557 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.80 to 2007-05-24. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 1.80 to 2007-05-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H558 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS3 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PS3 1.70 to 2007-04-19. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. Historical PS3 services and accessories are not current recommendations. Early PS2 compatibility does not apply to all PS3 models.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 1.70 to 2007-04-19. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H559 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.60 to 2011-08-10. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.60 to 2011-08-10. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H560 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.39 to 2011-05-24. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.39 to 2011-05-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H561 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.38 to 2011-04-12. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.38 to 2011-04-12. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H562 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.37 to 2011-01-20. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.37 to 2011-01-20. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H563 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.35 to 2010-11-24. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.35 to 2010-11-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H564 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.31 to 2010-07-29. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.31 to 2010-07-29. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H565 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.30 to 2010-06-29. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.30 to 2010-06-29. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H566 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.20 to 2009-11-19. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.20 to 2009-11-19. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H567 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.10 to 2009-10-01. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.10 to 2009-10-01. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H568 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 6.00 to 2009-09-10. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 6.00 to 2009-09-10. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H569 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 5.51 to 2009-06-11. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 5.51 to 2009-06-11. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H570 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 5.50 to 2009-04-21. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 5.50 to 2009-04-21. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H571 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 5.03 to 2009-01-20. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 5.03 to 2009-01-20. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H572 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 5.02 to 2008-11-20. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 5.02 to 2008-11-20. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H573 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 5.01 to 2008-10-22. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 5.01 to 2008-10-22. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H574 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 5.00 to 2008-10-15. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 5.00 to 2008-10-15. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H575 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 4.05 to 2008-07-14. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.05 to 2008-07-14. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H576 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 4.01 to 2008-06-25. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.01 to 2008-06-25. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H577 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 4.00 to 2008-06-18. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 4.00 to 2008-06-18. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H578 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.95 to 2008-04-08. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.95 to 2008-04-08. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H579 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.93 to 2008-03-18. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.93 to 2008-03-18. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H580 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.90 to 2008-01-30. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.90 to 2008-01-30. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H581 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.80 to 2007-12-18. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.80 to 2007-12-18. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H582 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.73 to 2007-11-29. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.73 to 2007-11-29. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H583 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.72 to 2007-10-30. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.72 to 2007-10-30. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H584 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.71 to 2007-09-13. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.71 to 2007-09-13. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H585 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.70 to 2007-09-11. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.70 to 2007-09-11. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H586 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.52 to 2007-07-24. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.52 to 2007-07-24. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H587 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.51 to 2007-06-29. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.51 to 2007-06-29. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H588 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.50 to 2007-05-31. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.50 to 2007-05-31. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H589 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.40 to 2007-04-19. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.40 to 2007-04-19. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H590 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.30 to 2007-03-28. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.30 to 2007-03-28. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H591 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.11 to 2007-02-08. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.11 to 2007-02-08. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H592 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.10 to 2007-01-30. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.10 to 2007-01-30. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H593 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.02 to 2006-12-06. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.02 to 2006-12-06. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H594 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.01 to 2006-11-22. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.01 to 2006-11-22. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H595 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PSP system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan update history dates PSP 3.00 to 2006-11-21. Existing change evidence, if any, remains independently sourced; this heading supplies timing only. PSP history only: this timing entry does not establish PSPgo release timing or feature applicability.
Limits: Sony Japan's numbered update-history entry dates 3.00 to 2006-11-21. This regional release-history date is not a capture date, worldwide timestamp or current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Dated version heading reviewed in the indexed archived Sony HTML; PS3 missing-note sections reviewed separately. No scripts executed or firmware binaries fetched.
H596 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 7.02 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 7.02 update began on 2019-12-19. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H597 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 7.01 to 2019-12-11; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 7.01 on 2019-12-11. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H598 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 7.00 to 2019-10-08; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 7.00 on 2019-10-08. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H599 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 6.72 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 6.72 update began on 2019-07-16. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H600 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 6.71 to 2019-06-04; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 6.71 on 2019-06-04. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H601 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 6.70 to 2019-05-30; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 6.70 on 2019-05-30. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H602 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 6.51 to 2019-03-28; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 6.51 on 2019-03-28. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H603 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 6.20 to 2018-12-12; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 6.20 on 2018-12-12. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H604 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 6.02 to 2018-10-17; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 6.02 on 2018-10-17. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H605 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 6.00 to 2018-09-13; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 6.00 on 2018-09-13. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H606 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 5.56 to 2018-08-31; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 5.56 on 2018-08-31. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H607 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 5.55 to 2018-05-17; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 5.55 on 2018-05-17. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H608 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 5.53-01 to 2018-04-24; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 5.53-01 on 2018-04-24. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H609 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 5.53 to 2018-04-12; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 5.53 on 2018-04-12. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H610 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 5.05 to 2018-01-18; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 5.05 on 2018-01-18. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H611 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 5.03 to 2017-12-14; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 5.03 on 2017-12-14. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H612 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 5.01 to 2017-10-24; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 5.01 on 2017-10-24. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H613 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 5.00 to 2017-10-03; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 5.00 on 2017-10-03. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H614 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.74 to 2017-09-14; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.74 on 2017-09-14. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H615 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.73 to 2017-08-02; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.73 on 2017-08-02. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H616 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.72 to 2017-07-11; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.72 on 2017-07-11. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H617 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.71 to 2017-06-22; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.71 on 2017-06-22. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H618 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.70 to 2017-05-30; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.70 on 2017-05-30. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H619 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.55 to 2017-04-11; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.55 on 2017-04-11. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H620 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.50 to 2017-03-09; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.50 on 2017-03-09. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H621 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.07 to 2016-12-08; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.07 on 2016-12-08. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H622 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.06 to 2016-11-17; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.06 on 2016-11-17. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H623 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.05 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.05 update began on 2016-10-25. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H624 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.01 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed party voice chat being unavailable in some environments and improved system-software stability. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.01 update began on 2016-10-03. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H625 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 4.00 to 2016-09-13; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 4.00 on 2016-09-13. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H626 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 3.55 to 2016-06-21; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 3.55 on 2016-06-21. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H627 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 3.50 to 2016-04-06; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 3.50 on 2016-04-06. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H628 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 3.15 to 2016-01-13; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 3.15 on 2016-01-13. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H629 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 3.11 to 2015-11-09; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 3.11 on 2015-11-09. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H630 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 3.10 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added following of verified accounts for games, game-related public figures and companies, with their activity appearing in What's New; added message stickers. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 3.10 update began on 2015-10-20. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H631 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 3.00 to 2015-09-30; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 3.00 on 2015-09-30. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H632 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 2.57 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 2.57 update began on 2015-07-22. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H633 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 2.55 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 2.55 update began on 2015-07-01. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H634 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 2.51 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 2.51 update began on 2015-04-21. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H635 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 2.50 to 2015-03-26; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 2.50 on 2015-03-26. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H636 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 2.04 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 2.04 update began on 2015-02-17. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H637 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 2.03 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved operation of some applications; Sony did not name individual applications in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 2.03 update began on 2014-12-03. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H638 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 2.02 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 2.02 update began on 2014-11-11. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H639 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 2.01 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved stability of system startup and standby operations. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 2.01 update began on 2014-11-05. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H640 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 2.00 to 2014-10-28; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 2.00 on 2014-10-28. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H641 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 1.76 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 1.76 update began on 2014-09-02. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H642 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 1.75 to 2014-07-29; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 1.75 on 2014-07-29. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H643 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 1.74 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 1.74 update began on 2014-07-22. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H644 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 1.72 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 1.72 update began on 2014-06-24. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H645 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 1.71 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 1.71 update began on 2014-06-03. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H646 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 system-software update history
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony Japan history index dates PS4 1.70 to 2014-04-30; supplies no new change summary. Existing independently sourced notes, if any, remain intact. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan's dated update-history entry lists 1.70 on 2014-04-30. This is Japanese history-index evidence, not a capture timestamp or a claim that the linked release-note body was reviewed. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete archived Sony history index reviewed; individual linked note body not reviewed in this batch.
H647 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 1.62 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved operation of some applications; Sony did not name individual applications in this notice. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 1.62 update began on 2014-03-18. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H648 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 1.61 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved DVD playback picture quality, added a PlayStation Camera microphone mute option and improved system-software stability. Historical PS4 feature evidence does not establish present-day service availability or justify installing old firmware.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 1.61 update began on 2014-02-18. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries not executed or fetched.
H649 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 3.11 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 3.11 update began on 2015-11-09. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H650 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 3.15 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 3.15 update began on 2016-01-13. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H651 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 3.55 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 3.55 update began on 2016-06-21. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H652 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.06 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.06 update began on 2016-11-17. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H653 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.07 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.07 update began on 2016-12-08. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H654 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.55 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.55 update began on 2017-04-11. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H655 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.70 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added viewing of each player’s match results in Tournaments and improved system-software stability. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.70 update began on 2017-05-30. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H656 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.71 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.71 update began on 2017-06-22. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H657 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.72 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.72 update began on 2017-07-11. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H658 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.73 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.73 update began on 2017-08-02. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H659 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 4.74 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 4.74 update began on 2017-09-14. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H660 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 5.01 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 5.01 update began on 2017-10-24. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H661 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 5.03 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 5.03 update began on 2017-12-14. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H662 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 5.05 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 5.05 update began on 2018-01-18. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H663 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 5.53 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 5.53 update began on 2018-04-12. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H664 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 5.53-01 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 5.53-01 update began on 2018-04-24. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H665 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 5.55 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 5.55 update began on 2018-05-17. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H666 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 5.56 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 5.56 update began on 2018-08-31. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H667 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 6.00 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 6.00 update began on 2018-09-13. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H668 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 6.02 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software stability and addressed an error that occurred when receiving certain messages. Generic update boilerplate is not treated as version-specific security evidence. Historical services are not assumed to remain available.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 6.02 update began on 2018-10-17. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H669 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 7.01 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. A generic stability statement is not treated as evidence of a security fix, named bug fix or performance improvement.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 7.01 update began on 2019-12-11. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H670 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 6.71 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. A generic stability statement is not treated as evidence of a security fix, named bug fix or performance improvement.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 6.71 update began on 2019-06-04. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H671 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 6.70 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. A generic stability statement is not treated as evidence of a security fix, named bug fix or performance improvement.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 6.70 update began on 2019-05-30. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H672 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 6.51 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. A generic stability statement is not treated as evidence of a security fix, named bug fix or performance improvement.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 6.51 update began on 2019-03-28. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H673 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony Japan PS4 6.20 release notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual fixes in this notice. A generic stability statement is not treated as evidence of a security fix, named bug fix or performance improvement.
Limits: Sony Japan explicitly states that the 6.20 update began on 2018-12-12. The archive capture is not the release date; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete release statement and version-specific change-note section reviewed from exact archived Sony HTML; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H674 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony US PS4 system software 9.00 support notice
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added PS5 trophies to PS4 trophy views, group-owner deletion and a block-and-leave option in Messages, mobile-data support for PS Remote Play, and expanded parental-control notifications. The capture date is retained as an availability bound only. Historical feature support is not assumed to remain unchanged.
Limits: The archived US support page identifies 9.00 and its version-specific features. Its 2021-09-15 capture establishes availability by that date, not an exact release day or worldwide timestamp. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete version heading and feature section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H675 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 10.71 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2023-08-10. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H676 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 10.70 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2023-07-20. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H677 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 10.00 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added two browser zoom modes with up to 500% magnification and direct keyboard input and compatible-game control through PS Remote Play on PC or Mac. Sony displays the version as 10.0; the selected catalog normalizes that label as 10.00. Generic security and performance claims are not inferred.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2022-09-07. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H678 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 9.60 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2022-05-12. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H679 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 9.51 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2022-04-13. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H680 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 9.50 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added open and closed parties, per-player voice-chat volume controls and Ukrainian language support. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2022-03-23. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H681 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 9.04 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2022-02-19. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H682 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 9.03 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2021-12-01. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H683 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 8.52 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2021-06-22. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H684 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 8.50 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added PS5 Share Play in parties, per-group message notifications and join requests; revised hidden-game visibility and extended-storage format, and removed Communities. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2021-04-14. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H685 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 8.03 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added a Quick Menu control that disables game chat audio without affecting party chat audio. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: The archived Sony support page retains this version-specific note but does not provide an attributable release day in the reviewed capture. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H686 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 8.01 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: Sony's support page explicitly states that this system-software update was released on 2020-11-18. The archive capture is separate; worldwide simultaneous availability is not inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H687 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 7.55 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: The archived Sony support page retains this version-specific note but does not provide an attributable release day in the reviewed capture. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H688 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 7.51 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: The archived Sony support page retains this version-specific note but does not provide an attributable release day in the reviewed capture. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H689 · Primary Sony archived support
Sony PS4 7.50 system-software support entry
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. Generic security, named-fix and measurable performance claims are not inferred from stability or performance boilerplate.
Limits: The archived Sony support page retains this version-specific note but does not provide an attributable release day in the reviewed capture. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version heading and adjacent change-note section reviewed from an exact archived Sony support capture; scripts and firmware binaries were not executed or fetched.
H690 · Primary PlayStation support post — press reproduction
PlayStation PS4 1.52 announcement, reproduced by PlayStation Universe
PlayStation / Sony Computer Entertainment · Source publication: 2013-12-11 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software stability. PlayStation did not identify individual fixes in the reproduced announcement. No named defect, security fix, region-wide simultaneous rollout or relationship to the separate 1.50b label is inferred.
Limits: PlayStation announced the update as imminent on December 11, 2013, while the contemporaneous reproduction reported it live that day. This establishes availability by December 11, not an exact first-release timestamp. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Delimited PlayStation post read in a contemporaneous press reproduction; the original post is no longer directly retrievable. Surrounding editorial observations and reader claims are excluded.
H691 · Primary Sony announcement joined to exact-version press reproduction
PS5 system software update rolls out globally today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2023-03-08 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added Discord voice chat, VRR support for 1440p output, new social and accessibility controls, wireless device-data transfer between PS5 consoles, and voice-command game-capture support in the US and UK. The February beta date is not used as the public release date. Voice Command scope remains limited to the regions named by Sony.
Limits: PlayStation explicitly says the update rolled out globally on March 8, 2023; contemporaneous reporting preserves the exact 23.01-07.00.00 version heading. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete PlayStation rollout article reviewed; exact version independently checked in a contemporaneous reproduction of the Sony notes.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H692 · Primary Sony support notes — press reproduction
Sony PS5 22.02-06.50.00 notes reproduced by VGC
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2023-01-12 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added support for the DualSense Edge wireless controller and improved system performance. The controller’s January 26 launch date is not the firmware release date.
Limits: The contemporaneous report identifies version 22.02-06.50.00 as released on January 12, 2023 and reproduces Sony’s two-item note. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Delimited Sony version and change text reviewed in contemporaneous reporting; surrounding controller-launch commentary excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H693 · Primary Sony support note — forum reproduction
Sony Germany PS5 22.02-06.02.00 note reproduced by psXtools
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation Germany · Source publication: 2022-10-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this note. The package build date and reproduction publication date are not substituted for the stated rollout day.
Limits: The dated reproduction says version 22.02-06.02.00 became available on October 12, 2022 and attributes the reproduced change note to PlayStation support. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version, prior-day rollout statement and delimited Sony support note reviewed; download links and forum discussion excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H694 · Primary Sony announcement joined to exact-version contemporary index
New PS5 system software update is out globally today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2022-09-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added 1440p HDMI output, Game Library gamelists, 3D-versus-stereo audio comparison, easier access to in-progress Activities, Share Screen requests, joinable-game notifications, new-friend profile access, and voice messages and stickers in Game Base. Display compatibility and regional limits in Sony’s announcement still apply. This row does not imply that every game renders natively at 1440p.
Limits: PlayStation says the update rolled out globally on September 7, 2022; the contemporary version index binds those features to 22.02-06.00.00. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete PlayStation rollout article reviewed; exact version independently checked against a dated firmware index. Beta-only wording was not substituted for the public release.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H695 · Primary Sony support notes — press reproduction
Sony PS5 22.01-05.50.00 support notes reproduced by PSX Brasil
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added an ALLM control for compatible TVs: Automatic enables low-latency mode during games, while Off disables ALLM except during VRR output. Also improved system performance. ALLM behavior depends on a compatible display. The press publication date is used only because the report explicitly says the update was available that day.
Limits: The dated report says Sony made version 22.01-05.50.00 available on July 7, 2022 and reproduces the version-specific support notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version, availability statement and delimited Sony notes reviewed in the contemporaneous reproduction; download-size commentary excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H696 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 22.01-05.10.00 support note reproduced by Push Square
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this note. The generic performance statement is not expanded into unsupported security, stability or feature claims.
Limits: The dated report identifies 22.01-05.10.00 as released on May 12, 2022 and reproduces Sony’s one-line note. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, same-day release statement and quoted support note reviewed; surrounding editorial commentary excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H697 · Primary Sony support notice — press reproduction
Sony Japan PS5 22.01-05.02.00 rollout reproduced by GAME Watch
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation Japan · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. This is a Japan-qualified rollout date, not proof that every region received the package at the same instant.
Limits: GAME Watch reproduces Ask PlayStation Japan’s same-day rollout notice for 22.01-05.02.00 and reports April 13, 2022 distribution. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, date, attributed Sony notice and stability description reviewed; retailer links and unrelated coverage excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H698 · Primary Sony announcement joined to exact-version contemporary index
PS5 and PS4 System Software Updates release globally today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2022-03-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added Open and Closed Parties, Game Base and Trophy-card interface improvements, mono audio for headphones, and US/UK Voice Command preview support for finding content and controlling playback. Voice Command preview was limited to eligible US and UK accounts with English language settings. VRR itself was not included in this release.
Limits: PlayStation says its PS5 update rolled out globally on March 23, 2022; the version index binds that release to 22.01-05.00.00. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete PlayStation announcement reviewed and exact version independently checked. Sony’s separate statement that VRR was planned for later is not attributed to this firmware.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H699 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 21.02-04.51.00 support note reproduced by TheSixthAxis
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this note. No security, stability or feature details are inferred from Sony’s generic performance statement.
Limits: The dated report says Sony released 21.02-04.51.00 on March 8, 2022 and reproduces the one-line patch note. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, release statement and quoted support note reviewed; speculation and unrelated article padding excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H700 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 21.02-04.50.00 note reproduced by Meristation
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this note. The report’s availability claim supports the date shown; no more specific global rollout time is inferred.
Limits: The December 1, 2021 report identifies version 21.02-04.50.00 and says it was already available for all PS5 models. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, availability statement and attributed change text reviewed; console commentary excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H701 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 21.02-04.03.00 support note reproduced by MP1st
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this note. The narrow evidence supports only the exact version, date and generic performance note.
Limits: The dated report identifies 21.02-04.03.00 as the October 20, 2021 PS5 firmware release and reproduces the console note. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Search-indexed article title and version-specific summary reviewed; the origin page rejected automated retrieval, so this record is explicitly labelled as a press reproduction rather than a fully retrieved Sony page.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H702 · Primary Sony support notice — press reproduction
Sony Japan PS5 21.02-04.02.00 rollout reproduced by GAME Watch
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation Japan · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. This is a Japan-qualified release date and does not imply an identical worldwide timestamp.
Limits: GAME Watch reports that Sony began distributing 21.02-04.02.00 on October 7, 2021 and identifies the stability purpose. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, date, Sony attribution and stability description reviewed; retail and unrelated links excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H703 · Primary Sony announcement joined to exact-version contemporary index
PS5 September System Software Update launches globally tomorrow
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2021-09-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added M.2 SSD storage expansion, Control Center customization, enhanced Game Base, a Trophy Tracker, 3D audio for built-in TV speakers, Pulse 3D headset equalizer controls, challenge personal-best clips, and supporting Remote Play and PS App improvements. M.2 drives and audio features retain Sony’s compatibility requirements. The PS App Share Screen rollout began later and is not treated as part of the console release timestamp.
Limits: PlayStation announced its second major PS5 system-software update for global launch on September 15, 2021; the version index binds that release to 21.02-04.00.00. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete PlayStation announcement reviewed and exact version independently checked. Later PS App rollout timing remains separate from the console firmware date.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work
H704 · Primary Sony support notice — press reproduction
Sony Japan PS5 22.02-06.00.01 rollout reproduced by GameGaz
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation Japan · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software operating stability. Sony did not identify individual changes in this notice. The package build date is not used as the release date. No hidden fixes are inferred.
Limits: The dated reproduction quotes Ask PlayStation Japan saying distribution of 22.02-06.00.01 began on October 5, 2022. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, same-day Sony rollout quotation and delimited official stability note reviewed; manifest build-date discussion excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H705 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 21.01-03.21.00 note reproduced by PlayStation LifeStyle
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this note. The article’s recap of 03.20.00 is not merged into this maintenance release.
Limits: The July 9 report says Sony released version 21.01-03.21.00 the previous day, establishing July 8, 2021. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, prior-day release statement and attributed one-line note reviewed; beta-program commentary excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H706 · Primary Sony support notes — press reproduction
Sony PS5 21.01-03.20.00 notes reproduced by GameSpot
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance and DualSense device-software stability; fixed restricted Screen Reader functionality and PS4-hidden games appearing on PS5; made copying games from USB extended storage to console storage more stable. No battery-indicator fix or other user-observed behavior is claimed because Sony’s reproduced notes did not name it.
Limits: GameSpot identifies the update as available on June 9, 2021 and reproduces the Sony website notes for 21.01-03.20.00. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version, date and five-item attributed Sony changelog reviewed; unrelated release commentary excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H707 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 21.01-03.10.00 note reproduced by TheSixthAxis
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in this note. Features from the preceding April major release are not attributed to 03.10.00.
Limits: The dated report says 21.01-03.10.00 was pushed to users on April 27, 2021 and reproduces the complete one-line note. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, same-day rollout statement and delimited PlayStation note reviewed; speculation about hidden changes excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H708 · Primary Sony announcement joined to exact-version contemporary index
PS5 April Update brings new storage options and social features
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2021-04-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added storage of PS5 games on compatible USB extended drives, cross-generation Share Play, request-to-join sessions, Game Base improvements, per-player voice volume controls, game-update pre-downloads, Game Library customization and search, Screen Zoom, and expanded Trophy settings and statistics. PS5 games had to be copied back to console storage before play. Compatibility and regional qualifications in Sony’s announcement remain applicable.
Limits: PlayStation announced its first major PS5 update for global rollout on April 14, 2021; a contemporary firmware index binds the release to 21.01-03.00.00. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete Sony announcement reviewed and exact version checked independently; the drive feature is described as storage and transfer, not direct PS5-game playback.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H709 · Primary Sony support entry — forum reproduction
Sony PS5 20.02-02.50.00 support entry reproduced by PSX-Place
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance; stopped PS4 disc versions from unexpectedly reinstalling after a PS5-version upgrade; added selection and editing of video clips in Media Gallery with Share Factory Studio. The disc fix applies to the named upgrade/install case, not every disc-install problem.
Limits: The reproduced PlayStation support entry explicitly dates release of 20.02-02.50.00 to February 3, 2021. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact release line and complete version-specific notes reviewed; direct firmware links were not opened or retained.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H710 · Primary Sony support entry — forum reproduction
Sony PS5 20.02-02.30.00 support entry reproduced by PSX-Place
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance; prevented downloads from being cancelled during PS4 data transfers; fixed text-input errors in some PS4 games; improved connection stability with some Wi-Fi routers. Wi-Fi and PS4-game wording remains limited to the cases Sony named.
Limits: The reproduced PlayStation support entry explicitly dates release of 20.02-02.30.00 to December 9, 2020. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact release line and four version-specific notes reviewed; direct firmware links were not opened or retained.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H711 · Primary Sony support notes — press reproduction
Sony PS5 20.02-02.26.00 notes reproduced by Just Push Start
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance; fixed installed disc versions of games sometimes being deleted; fixed DualSense charging in rest mode through the front USB Type-A port when using the cable included with some consoles. The charging fix is limited to the port, rest-mode and supplied-cable conditions Sony named.
Limits: The dated report says Sony released 20.02-02.26.00 on November 25, 2020 and reproduces the Sony notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, same-day availability statement and three-item Sony-attributed changelog reviewed; download instructions excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H712 · Primary Sony console note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 20.02-02.25.00 note reproduced by MP1st
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Sony did not identify individual changes in the console note reproduced at release. Later compilations attach other text to nearby launch-era versions; this row retains only the contemporaneously reproduced 02.25.00 note.
Limits: The dated report identifies 20.02-02.25.00 as Sony’s November 17, 2020 firmware release. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, date and the console’s one-line What’s New note reviewed; speculation about launch issues excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H713 · Primary Sony support entry — forum reproduction
Sony PS5 20.02-02.20.00 support entry reproduced by PSX-Place
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance; addressed a download failure that could leave only Queued for Download or View Details available, with Sony directing affected users to update and rebuild the database in Safe Mode. This was launch day only in the regions where PS5 launched on November 12. Sony’s historical recovery instruction is not a general recommendation for unrelated download problems.
Limits: The reproduced PlayStation support entry dates the launch-day 20.02-02.20.00 update to November 12, 2020. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, release line and version-specific support text reviewed; direct firmware links were not opened or retained.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H714 · Primary Sony support notice — press reproduction
Sony PS5 23.01-07.01.00 availability reproduced by PSX Brasil
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: A contemporaneous report identifies PS5 system software 23.01-07.01.00 as available on March 14, 2023.
Limits: PSX Brasil reported Sony made exact version 23.01-07.01.00 available on March 14, 2023. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, same-day availability statement and official-support link reviewed; the existing independently sourced change summary remains unchanged.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H715 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 23.01-07.01.01 support note reproduced by Tech Times
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporaneous reporting identifies PS5 system software 23.01-07.01.01 as released on March 29, 2023.
Limits: The March 29, 2023 report identifies exact version 23.01-07.01.01 as the newly released PS5 update. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, dated release context and attributed Sony fix reviewed; existing change text remains independently sourced.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H716 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 23.01-07.20.00 rollout reproduced by PlayStation LifeStyle
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporaneous reporting dates PS5 system software 23.01-07.20.00 to April 19, 2023.
Limits: The dated report identifies 23.01-07.20.00 as the PS5 system-software update released April 19, 2023. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version and dated rollout report reviewed; existing change notes remain independently sourced.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H717 · Primary Sony support post — press reproduction
Ask PlayStation Japan PS5 23.01-07.40.00 rollout reproduced by GameGaz
Sony Interactive Entertainment / Ask PlayStation Japan · Source publication: 2023-06-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Ask PlayStation Japan said rollout of PS5 system software 23.01-07.40.00 began June 7, 2023.
Limits: Ask PlayStation Japan explicitly said rollout of exact version 23.01-07.40.00 began that day, June 7, 2023. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version and delimited same-day Sony post reviewed in a contemporaneous reproduction; build date excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H718 · Primary Sony support note — press reproduction
Sony PS5 23.01-07.60.00 notes reproduced by Push Square
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporaneous reporting identifies PS5 system software 23.01-07.60.00 as released July 20, 2023.
Limits: Push Square identifies exact version 23.01-07.60.00 as pushed out on July 20, 2023. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, same-day rollout statement and official note reviewed; surrounding advice excluded.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H719 · Primary SIE rollout statement — press reproduction
SIE PS5 23.01-07.61.00 rollout reported by Mynavi News
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: SIE began offering PS5 system software 23.01-07.61.00 on August 10, 2023.
Limits: Mynavi reports that SIE began offering exact version 23.01-07.61.00 on August 10, 2023. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, distribution date and SIE attribution reviewed; existing change text remains independently sourced.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
H720 · Primary Sony announcement
PS5 update rolls out globally with new accessibility, audio, and social feature enhancements
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2023-09-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PlayStation explicitly says its major PS5 system-software update rolled out globally on September 13, 2023.
Limits: PlayStation explicitly says the major update rolled out globally on September 13, 2023; the existing dataset binds that release to 23.02-08.00.00. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete Sony rollout article reviewed; feature descriptions and PS App changes are kept distinct.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H721 · Technical preservation inventory
PS5 system-software distribution inventory
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The preservation record identifies PS5 01.12.00 on Godfall retail discs by November 11, 2020; it does not establish a public OTA release. Do not infer what changed in this build or treat a game release day as a public OTA firmware date.
Limits: Observed on Godfall retail discs by November 11, 2020. This is a distribution bound, not a confirmed public firmware release date or a Sony changelog. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version row and distribution note reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H722 · Technical preservation inventory
PS5 system-software distribution inventory
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The preservation record identifies PS5 01.14.00 on named launch-game discs by November 11, 2020 and in development environments; it does not establish a public OTA release. Do not infer shared changes from 01.12.00, launch games or later public firmware.
Limits: Observed on named launch-game retail discs by November 11, 2020 and in development environments. This is a distribution bound, not a confirmed public firmware release date or a Sony changelog. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version row and distribution note reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H723 · Technical preservation inventory
PS5 system-software distribution inventory
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The preservation record identifies PS5 02.00.00 on UK launch hardware, named game discs and development systems; a December 22 archive date does not establish a public OTA changelog. No version-specific public Sony changelog was recovered. Do not infer launch features or changes from the hardware date.
Limits: Present on UK launch-day physical PS5 hardware by November 19, 2020, with additional disc and development-system distribution. The preservation table’s later package date is not used as a public release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version row, build date and distribution note reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H724 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 26.05-13.60.00 to 2026-07-23. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 26.05-13.60.00 to 2026-07-23. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H725 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 26.04-13.42.00 to 2026-07-01. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 26.04-13.42.00 to 2026-07-01. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H726 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 26.04-13.40.00 to 2026-06-04. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 26.04-13.40.00 to 2026-06-04. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H727 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 26.03-13.20.00 to 2026-04-24. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 26.03-13.20.00 to 2026-04-24. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H728 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 26.02-13.00.00 to 2026-03-17. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 26.02-13.00.00 to 2026-03-17. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H729 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 26.01-12.70.00 to 2026-02-12. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 26.01-12.70.00 to 2026-02-12. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H730 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 26.01-12.60.00 to 2026-01-28. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 26.01-12.60.00 to 2026-01-28. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H731 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.08-12.40.00 to 2025-12-03. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.08-12.40.00 to 2025-12-03. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H732 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.07-12.20.00 to 2025-10-22. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.07-12.20.00 to 2025-10-22. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H733 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.06-12.02.00 to 2025-10-01. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.06-12.02.00 to 2025-10-01. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H734 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.06-12.00.00 to 2025-09-17. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.06-12.00.00 to 2025-09-17. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H735 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.05-11.60.00 to 2025-07-15. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.05-11.60.00 to 2025-07-15. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H736 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.04-11.40.00 to 2025-06-04. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.04-11.40.00 to 2025-06-04. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H737 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.03-11.20.00 to 2025-04-24. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.03-11.20.00 to 2025-04-24. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H738 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.02-11.00.00 to 2025-03-25. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.02-11.00.00 to 2025-03-25. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H739 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 25.01-10.60.00 to 2025-01-23. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 25.01-10.60.00 to 2025-01-23. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H740 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.08-10.40.00 to 2024-12-03. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.08-10.40.00 to 2024-12-03. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H741 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.07-10.20.00 to 2024-10-23. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.07-10.20.00 to 2024-10-23. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H742 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.06-10.01.00 to 2024-09-21. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.06-10.01.00 to 2024-09-21. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H743 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.06-10.00.00 to 2024-09-12. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.06-10.00.00 to 2024-09-12. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H744 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.05-09.60.00 to 2024-07-23. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.05-09.60.00 to 2024-07-23. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H745 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.04-09.40.00 to 2024-06-13. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.04-09.40.00 to 2024-06-13. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H746 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.03-09.20.00 to 2024-04-24. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.03-09.20.00 to 2024-04-24. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H747 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.02-09.00.00 to 2024-03-15. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.02-09.00.00 to 2024-03-15. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H748 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 24.01-08.60.00 to 2024-01-24. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 24.01-08.60.00 to 2024-01-24. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H749 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 23.02-08.40.00 to 2023-12-06. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 23.02-08.40.00 to 2023-12-06. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H750 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 23.02-08.20.02 to 2023-11-08. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 23.02-08.20.02 to 2023-11-08. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H751 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS5 system software 23.02-08.20.00 to 2023-10-26. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 23.02-08.20.00 to 2023-10-26. This is distinct from the package build date and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact long version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H752 · Primary Sony announcement
PS4 System Software Update 1.50 Details
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2013-10-25 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony explicitly scheduled PS4 system software 1.50 to launch with PS4 in North America on November 15, 2013. A technical chronology’s conflicting October 26 date predates its listed package build and was rejected. PAL launch timing is not inferred.
Limits: Sony explicitly states that PS4 1.50 would launch simultaneously with the North American console release on November 15, 2013. The date is regional, not a worldwide timestamp. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Complete announcement reviewed; blog comments excluded.
H753 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 13.52 to 2026-06-16. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 13.52 to 2026-06-16. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H754 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 13.50 to 2026-03-17. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 13.50 to 2026-03-17. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H755 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 13.04 to 2026-01-28. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 13.04 to 2026-01-28. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H756 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 13.02 to 2025-10-01. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 13.02 to 2025-10-01. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H757 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 13.00 to 2025-09-17. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 13.00 to 2025-09-17. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H758 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 12.52 to 2025-07-09. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 12.52 to 2025-07-09. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H759 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 12.50 to 2025-03-25. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 12.50 to 2025-03-25. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H760 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 12.02 to 2025-01-30. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 12.02 to 2025-01-30. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H761 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 12.00 to 2024-09-12. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 12.00 to 2024-09-12. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H762 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 11.52 to 2024-07-17. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 11.52 to 2024-07-17. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H763 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 11.50 to 2024-03-13. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 11.50 to 2024-03-13. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H764 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 11.02 to 2023-12-06. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 11.02 to 2023-12-06. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H765 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 11.00 to 2023-09-13. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 11.00 to 2023-09-13. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H766 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 10.50 to 2023-03-08. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 10.50 to 2023-03-08. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H767 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 10.01 to 2022-09-21. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 10.01 to 2022-09-21. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H768 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 8.03 to 2020-12-09. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 8.03 to 2020-12-09. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H769 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 7.55 to 2020-08-26. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 7.55 to 2020-08-26. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H770 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 7.51 to 2020-05-27. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 7.51 to 2020-05-27. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H771 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 7.50 to 2020-04-16. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 7.50 to 2020-04-16. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H773 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS4 system software 1.51 to 2013-11-20. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Existing Sony documentation remains the source for changes.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates PS4 1.51 to 2013-11-20. This is distinct from its package build date and does not replace independently sourced Sony change notes. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact retail version, separate build date and explicit release date reviewed; package links and binaries were not opened.
H774 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS3 system software 4.93 to 2026-03-18. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 4.93 to 2026-03-18. This is distinct from its build field and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, separate build field and explicit release date reviewed; package links and firmware binaries were not opened.
H775 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS3 system software 4.92 to 2025-03-05. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 4.92 to 2025-03-05. This is distinct from its build field and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, separate build field and explicit release date reviewed; package links and firmware binaries were not opened.
H776 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 system-software version and release chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical preservation chronology explicitly dates PS3 system software 4.91 to 2024-02-27. Community-maintained technical chronology used for timing only. Sony rolling documentation remains the source for the change text.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates 4.91 to 2024-02-27. This is distinct from its build field and does not add to the independently sourced Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version, separate build field and explicit release date reviewed; package links and firmware binaries were not opened.
H777 · Primary Sony archived support
PS3 system software update 4.86
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. The source states only a general performance improvement; no specific games, fixes or measurable gains are inferred.
Limits: Sony’s archived support page explicitly says version 4.86 was released on March 31, 2020. This is the page’s stated release date, not its later archive capture date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Archived Sony support body reviewed for the exact version, release date and one-line change note; no firmware binary was fetched.
H778 · Technical preservation chronology
PS Vita retail firmware chronology — version 1.691
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Resolved a compatibility problem affecting the PS Vita demo of Escape Plan. Community-maintained technical chronology. The record does not infer broader stability or security changes.
Limits: The chronology dates the optional release rendered as 1.691 to July 4, 2012. The preservation inventory renders the same catalog revision as 1.69.1; this source-label normalization is stated rather than presented as a Sony naming claim. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Adjacent 1.69 and 1.80 rows, exact 1.691 entry, date and one-line compatibility note reviewed; linked exploit material and binaries were not opened.
H779 · Primary Sony hardware manual
PCH-ZCL1 cradle instruction manual
Sony Computer Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added support for outputting PS Vita audio through the official cradle’s line-out connection. Early Vita-only evidence; no later PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: The Sony cradle manual explicitly requires PS Vita system software 1.50 or later for external-speaker output. It supports this compatibility change, not a claim that 1.50 contained no other changes. The independently archived Sony notice supplies the release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Relevant cradle audio-output section and version requirement reviewed; no firmware or unrelated manual content retrieved.
H780 · Technical preservation chronology
PS Vita retail firmware chronology — version 1.65
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical chronology dates withdrawn PS Vita system software 1.65 to 2012-04-03; same-day Sony regional posts confirm users had downloaded it and that distribution was disabled. The release remained withdrawn and superseded; this date is historical evidence, not installation advice.
Limits: The chronology dates 1.65 to April 3, 2012 and marks it replaced by 1.66. Sony’s dated regional posts independently confirm that users had downloaded 1.65 before it was temporarily removed that day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact chronology row and dated Sony withdrawal language reviewed; no firmware binary fetched.
H781 · Technical preservation chronology
PS Vita retail firmware distribution chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The chronology identifies 1.04 as supplied only with Shin Kamaitachi no Yoru: 11 Hitome no Suspect. Do not infer changes from the hardware or game release, or extend early Vita evidence to PS TV.
Limits: Observed in Shin Kamaitachi no Yoru retail-card distribution by 2011-12-17. This is a hardware or game-card distribution bound, not a confirmed public OTA release date or a patch changelog. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version row and distribution description reviewed; firmware links and binaries were not opened.
H782 · Technical preservation chronology
PS Vita retail firmware distribution chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The chronology identifies 1.05 as Japanese release firmware. Do not infer changes from the hardware or game release, or extend early Vita evidence to PS TV.
Limits: Observed in Japanese launch-system distribution by 2011-12-17. This is a hardware or game-card distribution bound, not a confirmed public OTA release date or a patch changelog. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version row and distribution description reviewed; firmware links and binaries were not opened.
H783 · Technical preservation chronology
PS Vita retail firmware distribution chronology
PSDevWiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The chronology identifies 1.06 as European release firmware and the US First Edition Bundle firmware. Do not infer changes from the hardware or game release, or extend early Vita evidence to PS TV.
Limits: Observed in US First Edition Bundle and European launch distribution by 2012-02-15. This is a hardware or game-card distribution bound, not a confirmed public OTA release date or a patch changelog. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version row and distribution description reviewed; firmware links and binaries were not opened.
H784 · Contemporaneous exact-version report
PlayStation Portal 7.0.2 rollout report
PlayStation LifeStyle · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporaneous report explicitly says Sony rolled out 7.0.2 that morning. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: Contemporaneous report explicitly says Sony rolled out 7.0.2 that morning. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H785 · Primary Sony announcement
New PlayStation Portal software update adds 1080p High Quality mode and UX refinements
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PlayStation announced the update for March 18, and contemporaneous coverage confirms the global rollout that day. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: PlayStation announced the update for March 18, and contemporaneous coverage confirms the global rollout that day. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work · PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H786 · Primary Sony announcement
Cloud Streaming officially arrives on PlayStation Portal today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PlayStation states the Portal system update would release later that day in North America; the Europe calendar boundary is kept explicit. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: PlayStation states the Portal system update would release later that day in North America; the Europe calendar boundary is kept explicit. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS5 system software: what changed? · Can I play this game on PS5? · Does PlayStation Portal need a PS5? · PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H787 · Contemporaneous exact-version report
PlayStation Portal receives software update 5.1.0
Contemporaneous release reporter · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: A contemporaneous report says Sony announced exact version 5.1.0 available on June 25, 2025. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: A contemporaneous report says Sony announced exact version 5.1.0 available on June 25, 2025. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H788 · Primary Sony announcement
PlayStation Portal system update releases today
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PlayStation explicitly says the Portal update released April 9, 2025; the support history binds its listed features to version 5.0.0. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: PlayStation explicitly says the Portal update released April 9, 2025; the support history binds its listed features to version 5.0.0. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H789 · Contemporaneous exact-version report
PS Portal update 4.0.1 out now
PlayStation LifeStyle · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The dated report explicitly identifies 4.0.1 as available on December 12, 2024 and reproduces Sony’s notes. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: The dated report explicitly identifies 4.0.1 as available on December 12, 2024 and reproduces Sony’s notes. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H790 · Primary Sony announcement
The PlayStation Portal remote player experience to evolve with new system update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PlayStation says rollout began later on November 19, 2024 in North America, with Europe beginning November 20. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: PlayStation says rollout began later on November 19, 2024 in North America, with Europe beginning November 20. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H791 · Primary Sony announcement
New PlayStation Portal remote player system software update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PlayStation’s July 24 article update says the latest Portal system software released that day; the retained support history identifies those 5GHz public-network notes as 3.0.1. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: PlayStation’s July 24 article update says the latest Portal system software released that day; the retained support history identifies those 5GHz public-network notes as 3.0.1. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H792 · Contemporaneous exact-version report
PlayStation Portal update 3.0.0 delayed release
PlayStation LifeStyle · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The contemporaneous report documents that 3.0.0 actually released June 20 after the announced June 19 rollout was delayed. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: The contemporaneous report documents that 3.0.0 actually released June 20 after the announced June 19 rollout was delayed. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H793 · Contemporaneous exact-version report
PlayStation Portal firmware 2.0.6
Contemporaneous release reporter · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The dated exact-version report identifies Portal 2.0.6 as available on April 2, 2024. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: The dated exact-version report identifies Portal 2.0.6 as available on April 2, 2024. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H794 · Primary Sony hardware launch announcement
PlayStation Portal remote player launches starting November 15
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: 2023-11-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Portal 2.0.0 was present on retail hardware by the PlayStation Portal launch on 2023-11-15; this does not establish a separate public firmware release. Do not infer a standalone firmware rollout or expand the base-version feature list.
Limits: The base software was present on Portal hardware by its November 15, 2023 launch. A hardware availability bound is not a separately confirmed public OTA release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Sony launch timing and the retained support entry for the base version reviewed; no downloadable software was fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H795 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added support for the PSP-E1000 model. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Factory-installed only and first documented on 2011-08-16. This is an availability bound, not a public firmware release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H796 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software stability during use of some features. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: UMD-only and first documented on 2010-12-01. This is an availability bound, not a downloadable-update release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H797 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added support for early PSP-3000 04g hardware and PSPgo. The technical chronology explicitly identifies early PSP-3000 04g and PSPgo factory installs; this PSP row does not generalize later PSPgo update notes.
Limits: Factory-installed only and available on launch-era PSPgo hardware by 2009-10-01. This is not a public update release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H798 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Provided compatibility for a documented group of UMD games. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: UMD-only and first documented on 2009-07-06. This is an availability bound, not a downloadable-update release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H799 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Provided compatibility for The Idolm@ster SP and other UMD games. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Distributed on certain UMDs and dated 2009-01-06 by the technical chronology. Stored as an availability bound because no public OTA release is established. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H800 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Patched a libtiff defect in the PSP-3000 factory firmware. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Initial PSP-3000 firmware documented by 2008-10-14. This is a factory availability bound, not a public update release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H801 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added USB Auto-Connect and PSP-3000 display controls for flicker reduction, noise reduction and color space. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Initial PSP-3000 firmware documented by 2008-10-14. This is a factory availability bound, not a public update release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H802 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded PlayStation Network title support, fixed unspecified issues and enabled Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: UMD-only firmware documented with Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 on 2008-06-04. Stored as an availability bound, not an OTA release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H803 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved stability by fixing an issue in which the UMD drive could suspend unexpectedly. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Exact-version change summary from the technical chronology; existing release timing remains independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H804 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added custom themes, Remote Play button assignment, video scene search and sequential playback, simultaneous Music and Photo playback, wider PlayStation Spot visibility and a higher video bitrate limit. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Exact-version change summary from the technical chronology; existing release timing remains independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H805 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added PSP Slim hardware support including TV output, UMD caching, USB charging, additional themes and Japan-only 1-Seg tuner support. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Initial PSP Slim firmware documented on 2007-09-10. This is a hardware availability bound, not a universal public update release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H806 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded support for PlayStation Network titles. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Exact-version change summary from the technical chronology; existing release timing remains independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H807 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Patched the 2007 Illuminati exploit. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Exact-version change summary from the technical chronology; existing release timing remains independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H808 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded PlayStation Network title support, removed Certificate Utility and enabled PlayStation-format saved data to be shared between PSP and PS3. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Exact-version change summary from the technical chronology; existing release timing remains independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H809 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added a reset option for PlayStation Network titles and the Japan-only Portable TV menu. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Exact-version change summary from the technical chronology; existing release timing remains independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H810 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded PlayStation Network title support and added camera photo and video capture support. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: The technical chronology dates firmware 3.03 to 2006-12-20; this is not asserted as a worldwide timestamp. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H811 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded support for PlayStation Network titles. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Exact-version change summary from the technical chronology; existing release timing remains independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H812 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Expanded support for PlayStation Network titles. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Exact-version change summary from the technical chronology; existing release timing remains independently sourced. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H813 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Original Japanese retail PSP firmware; it did not include the later content-authorization system. PSP evidence only. No PSPgo applicability or identical update package is inferred.
Limits: Initial Japanese retail firmware available with the PSP launch on 2004-12-12. The chronology distinguishes retail 1.00 (internal 1.0.3) from an earlier pre-release build carrying the same display label. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H814 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical chronology dates 6.60 to 2011-08-10 and explicitly pairs it with a PSP Go download; existing change notes remain independently sourced. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: Exact PSP Go-compatible chronology date: 2011-08-10. Existing Sony notes remain the change source; this is not a current download check. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H815 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Required a PlayStation Network password change after the 2011 outage, improved system-software stability and strengthened system security. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: The technical chronology dates the PSP Go-compatible release to 2011-05-24 and provides a separate PSP Go download link. This is not a current download or installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H816 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Enabled access to the Qriocity service and improved system-software stability. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: The technical chronology dates the PSP Go-compatible release to 2011-04-12 and provides a separate PSP Go download link. This is not a current download or installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H817 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system-software stability and patched documented user- and kernel-mode exploits. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: The technical chronology dates the PSP Go-compatible release to 2011-01-20 and provides a separate PSP Go download link. This is not a current download or installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H818 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Prepared the system for the Qriocity music service and patched a documented saved-game exploit. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: The technical chronology dates the PSP Go-compatible release to 2010-11-24 and provides a separate PSP Go download link. This is not a current download or installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H819 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved stability for certain titles and fixed a Persona 3 Portable standby-resume problem. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: The technical chronology dates the PSP Go-compatible release to 2010-07-29 and provides a separate PSP Go download link. This is not a current download or installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H820 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added game-format sorting and PlayStation Plus compatibility, and patched documented saved-game and cheat-device paths. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: The technical chronology dates the PSP Go-compatible release to 2010-06-29 and provides a separate PSP Go download link. This is not a current download or installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H821 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical chronology dates 6.20 to 2009-11-18 and explicitly pairs it with a PSP Go download; existing change notes remain independently sourced. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: Exact PSP Go-compatible chronology date: 2009-11-18. Existing Sony notes remain the change source; this is not a current download check. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H822 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical chronology dates 6.10 to 2009-09-30 and explicitly pairs it with a PSP Go download; existing change notes remain independently sourced. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: Exact PSP Go-compatible chronology date: 2009-09-30. Existing Sony notes remain the change source; this is not a current download check. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H823 · Technical preservation chronology
PSP Developer Wiki — Official Firmware
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Initial PSPgo firmware with PSPgo hardware support. The chronology explicitly pairs this version with PSP Go / PSP-N1000 applicability. Identically numbered PSP-only builds are not inherited.
Limits: Factory-installed on early PSPgo systems and available with launch hardware by 2009-10-01. This is a hardware availability bound, not a public firmware release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology and explicit PSP Go download/applicability text reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H824 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 4.90 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The exact-version technical page dates PS3 4.90 to 2023-02-28; existing Sony change notes remain independently sourced. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: Technical chronology release date: 2023-02-28. This is not a current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H825 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 4.89 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The exact-version technical page dates PS3 4.89 to 2022-05-10; existing Sony change notes remain independently sourced. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: Technical chronology release date: 2022-05-10. This is not a current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H826 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 4.88 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The exact-version technical page dates PS3 4.88 to 2021-06-01; existing Sony change notes remain independently sourced. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: Technical chronology release date: 2021-06-01. This is not a current installation recommendation. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H827 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 4.87 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: Exact-version technical record; no unlisted feature, fix or security claim is inferred. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H828 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 4.85 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Improved system performance. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: The exact-version technical page dates 4.85 to 2019-08-28 and gives only a general system-performance note. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H829 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 4.01 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical record reports no lv0 changes and does not provide a broader feature-level changelog. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: The exact-version technical page dates 4.01 to 2011-12-23. Its change statement is limited to lv0; no broader no-change claim is made. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H830 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 3.74 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Minor disc-only update; the technical record does not identify a specific feature or fix. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: The technical page places this disc-only build in January 2012 but gives no exact day. Month-only timing is not converted into a release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H831 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 3.71 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Distributed on the Child of Eden game disc; the technical record supplies no feature-level changelog. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: Disc-distribution evidence only. No exact release date is asserted from the game association. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H832 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 3.16 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Disc-only build included with the Japanese Torne DVR/PVR tuner installation disc; it retained OtherOS support. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: No online release and no exact distribution day are established by this record. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H833 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 2.16 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Disc-only build identified in specified retail game dumps; no feature-level changelog is provided. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: Disc-distribution evidence only. Game association is not converted into an exact firmware release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H834 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 1.94 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Added DualShock 3 controller support and was distributed on specified game discs. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: The technical page labels 2007-10-23 as the disc-only release date. This does not imply a public downloadable update. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H835 · Technical preservation chronology
PS3 Developer Wiki — 1.02 CEX
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Fixed unspecified game-compatibility issues and included additional bug fixes. Retail/CEX PS3 record. Disc-only distribution is kept separate from downloadable public release timing.
Limits: The technical page explicitly states that the downloadable 1.02 release occurred on 2006-11-11 and separately identifies disc distribution. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version technical page reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H836 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 Developer Wiki — system software chronology
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Game-disc-only CEX build distributed with Godfall; no version-specific feature or fix is documented. CEX retail-disc distribution only; no public OTA release or launch-feature inheritance is inferred.
Limits: Observed on Godfall retail discs by 2020-11-11. This remains a distribution bound, not a public firmware release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H837 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 Developer Wiki — system software chronology
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Game-disc CEX build distributed with named launch games and also present in development-system packages; no version-specific feature or fix is documented. Retail-disc and development distribution only; no public OTA release or launch-feature inheritance is inferred.
Limits: Observed on named launch-game discs by 2020-11-11. This remains a distribution bound, not a public firmware release date. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H838 · Technical preservation chronology
PS5 Developer Wiki — system software chronology
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Launch-hardware, game-disc and development-system build; no version-specific feature or fix is documented. UK launch-unit, retail-disc and development distribution only; no public OTA release is inferred.
Limits: Present on UK launch-day physical hardware by 2020-11-19. A later package chronology date is not treated as its first public release. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
H839 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 Developer Wiki — version 1.05
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Preinstalled on a second wave of PS4 systems manufactured in November 2013; the technical record labels the downloadable system and recovery packages unreleased and provides no feature changelog. Factory-image evidence only; manufacturing month is not converted into an exact firmware release date.
Limits: Manufactured-in-November factory distribution is documented without an exact day. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H840 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 Developer Wiki — version 1.06
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: System and disc packages were distributed, including on named launch-era game discs; the surviving technical record lists the changelog as unknown. The exact date applies to the recorded system/disc packages; no feature-level change is inferred.
Limits: The exact-version chronology dates the system and disc packages to 2013-11-14 while marking recovery distribution unreleased. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H841 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 Developer Wiki — version 1.07
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Disc-distributed build identified with Need for Speed Rivals and other named game discs; no feature-level changelog or exact firmware date is documented. Game-disc association is not converted into a public OTA release date.
Limits: Disc-distribution evidence only; no exact firmware release day is asserted. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H842 · Technical preservation chronology
Vita Developer Wiki — retail firmware chronology
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Game-card-only launch build supplied with Shin Kamaitachi no Yoru: 11 Hitome no Suspect; no feature-level changelog is documented. Japanese game-card distribution only; no public OTA release or PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: The chronology dates the game-card distribution to 2011-12-17; it remains stored as an availability bound. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H843 · Technical preservation chronology
Vita Developer Wiki — retail firmware chronology
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Japanese launch firmware; no version-specific feature or fix is documented. Japanese launch-hardware distribution only; no public OTA release or PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: The chronology dates Japanese launch distribution to 2011-12-17; it remains stored as an availability bound. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H844 · Technical preservation chronology
Vita Developer Wiki — retail firmware chronology
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: European launch firmware and US First Edition Bundle firmware; no version-specific feature or fix is documented. European and US launch-hardware distribution only; no public OTA release or PS TV applicability is inferred.
Limits: The chronology dates US First Edition and European launch distribution to 2012-02-15; it remains stored as an availability bound. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H845 · Contemporary release reporting
GameSpot — PS4 system update 1.52 available now
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporary reporting states Sony released PS4 system software 1.52 and that it was available on 2013-12-11; existing change notes remain independently sourced. The report describes live manual and automatic download availability; no worldwide timestamp is inferred.
Limits: Contemporary reporting identified version 1.52 as available on 2013-12-11, corroborating the separately retained same-day availability bound. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Article body reviewed; no linked update binary was fetched.
H846 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 Developer Wiki — system software chronology
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The technical chronology dates PS4 system software 9.00 to 2021-09-15; existing Sony feature notes remain independently sourced. The exact date is corroborated by the same-day archived Sony support availability bound; no worldwide timestamp is inferred.
Limits: Technical chronology release date: 2021-09-15. This is separate from the archived support-page capture time. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H847 · Contemporary release reporting
PlayStation Universe — PS4 1.60 now live
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporary reporting states PS4 1.60 was available for download on 2014-02-04; existing Sony notes remain independently sourced. The earlier Sony announcement scheduled a late-night North American rollout; the live report resolves the actual availability day without rewriting that regional schedule.
Limits: Reported live worldwide on 2014-02-04, following Sony’s late-night February 3 North American schedule. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Article body reviewed; no linked update binary was fetched.
H848 · Contemporary release reporting
XTREME PS — PS Portal system software 2.0.1
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporary reporting identifies PS Portal 2.0.1 as received and required on 2023-12-01; Sony remains the source for its performance note. The report establishes live availability by its publication day; no regional rollout timestamp is inferred.
Limits: Contemporary reporting described version 2.0.1 as already received and required on 2023-12-01. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Article body reviewed; no update package was fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H849 · Technical preservation chronology
PS4 Developer Wiki — version 1.501.000
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: The preservation catalog MD5 df008b5601f4a214a3cc65030a02ac4a exactly matches the 1.501.000 system package documented by the exact-version technical page, resolving the catalog suffix mapping and its changelog. The exact package page dates the build to November 12; a broader chronology lists later distribution. This record reports the exact-version package date and does not replace the separately documented regional 1.50 launch date.
Limits: The exact-version page dates system and disc packages to 2013-11-12. The catalog-to-internal-version join is supported by the identical package MD5. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact-version chronology or version table reviewed; linked firmware binaries were not fetched.
H850 · Contemporaneous exact-version report
PlayStation Portal update 6.0.1 rollout report
PlayStation LifeStyle · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporaneous exact-version reporting states Sony rolled out Portal 6.0.1 on the morning of November 20, 2025. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: Contemporaneous exact-version reporting states Sony rolled out Portal 6.0.1 on the morning of November 20, 2025. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
H851 · Contemporaneous installed-version reports
PlayStation Portal 2.0.5 contemporaneous installation report
PlayStation Portal owner reports · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Multiple same-day owner reports identify installed Portal version 2.0.5 on December 12, 2023, establishing live availability by that date. Historical rollout timing only; subscription, region and service availability can differ and are not inferred from the date.
Limits: Multiple same-day owner reports identify installed Portal version 2.0.5 on December 12, 2023, establishing live availability by that date. This timing annotation does not alter the independently retained Sony change summary. Historical services are not current recommendations.
Retrieval: Exact version or explicit release-event-to-support-history join and dated availability language reviewed; software packages were not fetched.
Used in: PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
I900 · Community inventory — not Sony documentation
PSP Developer Wiki: second version inventory
PSP Developer Wiki contributors · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Version-label cross-check only. Distribution labels are unresolved research leads.
Limits: Displayed versions in sections 1.XX through 6.XX; pre-release section excluded. Second inventory, not independently proven source lineage or Sony release evidence. No release dates or changes imported.
Retrieval: Version headings and distribution labels reviewed through the web reader. Direct HTTP encountered an access challenge; no bypass attempted. No binaries fetched.
K18 · Direct website observation / benchmark
How SpecialEffect access the PS5 console
SpecialEffect / GameAccess · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Practical configuration video and transcript; expertise is SpecialEffect’s, not ours
Limits: Observed public content or stated methods, not analytics, verified conversion performance, or permission to copy assets/data.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · What can the Access controller change?
K19 · Direct website observation / benchmark
Can I Play That? reviewing guide
Can I Play That? · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Disability-informed functional review and limits of ratings
Limits: Observed public content or stated methods, not analytics, verified conversion performance, or permission to copy assets/data.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · What can the Access controller change?
K20 · Direct website observation / benchmark
Can I Play That?
Can I Play That? · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Accessibility journalism and specialist discovery
Limits: Observed public content or stated methods, not analytics, verified conversion performance, or permission to copy assets/data.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · What can the Access controller change?
N01 · Official primary
PS5 system software update information
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Exact displayed version identifiers and official change notes; current observed version 26.05-13.60.00
Limits: Living undated notes; exact release dates absent for the extracted version rows. No measured FPS, latency or exploit conclusions.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed?
N02 · Official primary
How to update system software on a PS5 console
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Official online/USB update procedure; reinstallation is distinct and deletes data
Limits: Scope is limited to the cited section, product, region and date. Retrieval does not establish implementation or independent testing.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · System updates, by PlayStation.
N03 · Official primary
An update on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2026-07-01 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced Mexico/Honduras/Nicaragua August 2026 PS3 phase; unnamed later regions; July 2027 remainder; redownload statement
Limits: Future/elapsed announcement, not observed implementation; Mexico schedule conflicts with N05. Later-2026 countries are not named in the retrieved original.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I still use the PS3 or Vita Store?
N04 · Official primary
Important notices (United States)
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Regional July 2027 notice; PSP commerce July 6 2021; payment and device/transfer limitations; PS Camera adapter notice
Limits: Undated living regional notice; individual online services remain separate; not proof of all-world implementation.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I still use the PS3 or Vita Store? · PS VR, PS VR2 and PC: which games work?
N05 · Official primary
Avisos importantes (México)
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Mexico-localized notice says July 2027 for PS3 and Vita; current contradiction with N03
Limits: Publication/update date not supplied; locality does not establish precedence over the July 1 announcement. No console purchase test.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I still use the PS3 or Vita Store?
N06 · Official primary
Generate a device setup password for PS3 and PS Vita
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Browser account management device password; console sign-in
Limits: Scope is limited to the cited section, product, region and date. Retrieval does not establish implementation or independent testing.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: Can I still use the PS3 or Vita Store? · PlayStation feature history: the updates that changed how consoles work · PS3 system software: updates & history · PS Vita / PS TV system software: updates & history
N07 · Official primary
Downloading games (PS3 User’s Guide)
Sony Computer Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Download-list and installation instructions for PS3
Limits: Historical manual procedure; no promise of continued availability of every entitlement.
Retrieval: Read in this research
N08 · Official primary
Downloading content (PS Vita User’s Guide)
Sony Computer Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Download and re-download route; download list; activation/storage considerations
Limits: Manual is not a current regional commerce implementation test.
Retrieval: Read in this research
N09 · Official primary
Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2026-07-01 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Announced future new-release disc-production policy; existing/pre-2028 releases distinguished
Limits: Future announcement, not completed transition or a technical statement that existing discs stop working. No exact January day inferred.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation
N10 · Official primary
Backward compatibility: PS4 games playable on PS5 consoles
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS4 support; six PS4-only exclusions; discs; controllers; PS VR conditions; PS3 discs unsupported
Limits: Does not certify every title/edition, performance mode, save path or offline completeness. Exceptions list excludes non-game apps/demos.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: Can I play this game on PS5? · Which version of The Last of Us is this? · Which controller works with my PS5 game? · PS VR, PS VR2 and PC: which games work?
N11 · Official primary
Upgrade an eligible PS4 game to the digital PS5 version
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Upgrade offer eligibility; disc insertion; drive; account/disc country; free/paid/time-limited offers; Plus exceptions
Limits: Scope is limited to the cited section, product, region and date. Retrieval does not establish implementation or independent testing.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: Can I play this game on PS5? · Which PS5 model and disc drive do I need?
N12 · Official primary
Set up a disc drive on your PS5 console
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: CFI-2000/7000 model-group eligibility; internet pairing; installation route
Limits: Scope is limited to the cited section, product, region and date. Retrieval does not establish implementation or independent testing.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5? · Which PS5 model and disc drive do I need?
N13 · Official primary
Find PS5 console serial and model numbers
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: CFI model label location; serial information in settings
Limits: Model identity, not an exhaustive specification table. Do not collect or publish a reader’s serial number.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: Can I play this game on PS5? · Which PS5 model and disc drive do I need?
N14 · Official primary
PS5 Instruction Manual, CFI-21XX / CFI-2115
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Printed p14 specifications: disc 1TB, Digital 825GB; p14 disc formats; p11 attachable drive
Limits: US/Canada CFI-2115 manual, not every global Slim revision. No release date inferred from model number. Relevant PDF pages visually inspected.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5? · Which PS5 model and disc drive do I need?
N15 · Official primary
PS3 Safety and Support manual, CECHE01
Sony Computer Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Printed p3 exact CECHE01; p20 80GB/4 USB; p22 PS2 formats with limited compatibility; p23 region markings
Limits: Original URL failed; archived Sony PDF read and pages visually checked. Supports CECHE01, not all 80GB consoles or every title.
Retrieval: Archived original read; live original unavailable
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5?
N16 · Official primary
Archived PS3 system comparison
Sony Computer Entertainment America · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Contemporaneous 40GB Spider-Man 3 and 80GB MotorStorm bundles differ; most PS2/PSone statement on 80GB bundle
Limits: Archive capture February 13 2008 is not page publication date; bundles must not be generalized to every capacity-equivalent PS3.
Retrieval: Archived original read
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5?
N17 · Official primary
New look for PS5 console this holiday season
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2023-10-10 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: 2023 smaller design, both launch variants 1TB; US November 2023 window; historical regional prices; optional drive
Limits: Do not project 2023 1TB Digital specification onto CFI-2115 Digital (825GB). Prices historical, not current quotations.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which PS5 model and disc drive do I need?
N18 · Official primary
PS5 update: Welcome hub, Party Share, personalized 3D audio and adaptive charging
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2024-09-12 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Feature rollout and geographic stages; adaptive charging models/accessories
Limits: Announcement ties features to a rollout, not a universal same-day activation for all users.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS5 system software: what changed?
N19 · Official primary
Variable Refresh Rate support for PS5 is rolling out this week
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2022-04-25 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: VRR rollout window; compatible HDMI 2.1 VRR displays; supported/unsupported-game option
Limits: No exact firmware identifier or universal frame-rate improvement established.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS5 system software: what changed?
N20 · Official primary
Audio Focus and return of classic console UI customizations
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2025-04-23 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Rollout begins April 24; four Audio Focus presets; headphones only; classic themes
Limits: Article publication differs from rollout start; correspondence to version notes is feature alignment, not explicit version-date assignment.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS5 system software: what changed?
N21 · Official primary
DualSense multi-device pairing and Power Saver: beta announcement with rollout update
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2025-07-23; updated 2025-09-16 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Global rollout September 17; four controller pairing slots; supported-game Power Saver
Limits: July date is beta announcement, not global launch. Future example support at announcement is not verified current title eligibility.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS5 system software: what changed? · Which controller works with my PS5 game?
N22 · Official primary
Cloud streaming arrives on PlayStation Portal with owned digital PS5 games
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2025-11-05 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: November 5 18:00 PT / November 6 02:00 GMT rollout; selected owned PS5 games; Premium; independent of own PS5
Limits: Selected games and country/account conditions; does not make PS4 or PS3 cloud-playable on Portal.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS5 system software: what changed? · Can I play this game on PS5? · Does PlayStation Portal need a PS5? · PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
N23 · Official primary
Cloud streaming on PS Portal
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Adult Premium account; selected owned/catalog PS5 titles; supported-country list; 5/7/13 Mbps thresholds; excluded PS3/PS4
Limits: Living eligibility page; no entitlement, network-quality or worldwide-availability guarantee.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5? · Does PlayStation Portal need a PS5?
N24 · Official primary
PlayStation Portal remote player
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Remote Play host requirements; installed PS4/PS5 games; 5 Mbps minimum/15 recommended; restrictions and cloud distinction
Limits: Product page is not an independent latency/battery/ergonomic test. No prices promoted from transient banners.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5? · Does PlayStation Portal need a PS5?
N25 · Official primary
PS Portal system software
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Separate Portal update support and official procedure
Limits: Not a PS5 console firmware page; exact current version not extracted into this dossier.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: PS5 system software: what changed? · Does PlayStation Portal need a PS5? · PlayStation Portal system software: updates & history
N26 · Official primary
PlayStation Plus support
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: US tier benefits and support routes; multiplayer and sharing boundaries
Limits: Scope is limited to the cited section, product, region and date. Retrieval does not establish implementation or independent testing.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: Can I play this game on PS5? · What happens to my games when PS Plus ends?
N27 · Official primary
Subscribe to PlayStation Plus and download monthly games
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Monthly Games claiming and download workflow; eligible tiers
Limits: Scope is limited to the cited section, product, region and date. Retrieval does not establish implementation or independent testing.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · What happens to my games when PS Plus ends?
N28 · Official primary
Cancel a PlayStation Plus subscription
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Cancellation versus expiry; continuing prepaid benefits; separate discounted purchases
Limits: Scope is limited to the cited section, product, region and date. Retrieval does not establish implementation or independent testing.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · What happens to my games when PS Plus ends?
N29 · Official primary
PlayStation Plus usage terms
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Membership/tier/title availability; regions; add-on/base-game dependency
Limits: Legal text used to explain the product’s stated rules, not personalized legal advice.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5? · What happens to my games when PS Plus ends?
N30 · Official primary
PlayStation Plus (Malaysia)
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Current Essential/Extra/Deluxe comparison; catalogs/trials; downgrade timing; regional variation
Limits: Malaysia is an example checked market, not a proxy for every Asian country. Avoid stale repeated PlayStation Plus Collection marketing bullet.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: Can I play this game on PS5? · What happens to my games when PS Plus ends?
N31 · Official primary
Access controller
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Caps, stick, 4 expansion ports, profiles, combinations, remapping and documented limits
Limits: Manufacturer features, not this publication’s hands-on assessment or universal suitability claim.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: Which controller works with my PS5 game? · What can the Access controller change?
N32 · Official primary
PS VR2 PC adapter availability
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2024-06-03; updated 2024-08-07 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PC route August 7; adapter/DisplayPort/SteamVR requirements; features absent on PC
Limits: Original PC requirements are dated; do not recommend an unsupported OS in 2026 from 2024 specifications.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS VR, PS VR2 and PC: which games work?
N33 · Official primary
PlayStation VR2: The ultimate FAQ
Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2023-02-06 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS VR versus PS VR2 software/accessory boundaries; launch features
Limits: Launch FAQ not a universal current-state authority; PC route added later.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5? · Which controller works with my PS5 game? · PS VR, PS VR2 and PC: which games work?
N34 · Official primary
The Last of Us Part I
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: First-story remake; Left Behind; PS5 release; no PS3/PS4 upgrade or save/trophy import; no Factions; Complete bundle distinction
Limits: FAQ still refers to a future multiplayer project; that statement is superseded by N38. Other clauses separately scoped.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5? · Which version of The Last of Us is this?
N35 · Official primary
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS5 January 19 2024 release; paid upgrade; original PS4 disc required; feature scope
Limits: Regional/current price must be checked at transaction. Disc-free wording must be read with attachable-drive support N12.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which version of The Last of Us is this?
N36 · Official primary
The Last of Us Remastered
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PS4 edition identity and first-story relation
Limits: Product listing is not evidence that every historic multiplayer service remains operational.
Retrieval: Read in this research
N37 · Official primary
The Last of Us Part II Remastered coming to PS5 on January 19, 2024
Naughty Dog / PlayStation.Blog · Source publication: 2023-11-17; updated 2023-11-20 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Save import; historical US $10 upgrade; No Return/Lost Levels; disc requirement
Limits: Historical price not a current checkout quotation; unfinished Lost Levels are not a separate complete campaign.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Can I play this game on PS5? · Which version of The Last of Us is this?
N38 · Official primary
An Update on The Last of Us Online
Naughty Dog · Source publication: 2023-12-14 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Development stopped; studio explanation of post-launch resource tradeoff
Limits: Company explanation, not proof that this was the only possible strategy. Supersedes N34’s undated upcoming-multiplayer sentence.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · Which version of The Last of Us is this?
N39 · Official primary
PlayStation Games for PC
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Console/PC products purchased separately; account features/title differences; current publisher FAQ
Limits: Cross-save statement is publisher-wide wording, not a tested universal title matrix; use exact publisher policies for exceptions.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation · PS5 system software: what changed? · Can I play this game on PS5? · Which version of The Last of Us is this? · PS VR, PS VR2 and PC: which games work?
N40 · Official primary
An Update from PlayStation Studios
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: 2024-10-29 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Firewalk and Neon Koi closure decisions; Concord permanently sunset; canceled mobile project
Limits: Management rationale is not independent evidence that closures were unavoidable.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation
N46 · Independent contemporary reporting
Sony Unveils PSP Go
WIRED · Source publication: 2009-06-02 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: PSPgo removes UMD drive, includes 16GB storage; October 1 Western launch and $250 announcement
Limits: Contemporary announcement reporting, not a later sales outcome or current store-access statement.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation
N47 · Official primary
PlayStation 5 consoles
Sony Interactive Entertainment · Source publication: Not established · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Current US product presentation: disc 1TB / Digital 825GB; detachable-drive conditions; existing-disc distinction
Limits: Marketing page says 8500+ PS4 titles and uses broad compatibility language; support N10 retains a different count and explicit exceptions. Neither is an independently counted complete catalog.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation
N48 · Independent contemporary reporting
PlayStation 2 Sales Chaotic
WIRED Staff / WIRED · Source publication: 2000-10-26 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: US launch-day nominal price of $299; limited initial supply
Limits: Contemporary launch reporting; price is historical US scope. Technical shorthand in the report is not used as a specification source.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation
N49 · Independent contemporary reporting
PlayStation 2 to Arrive Late
Reuters / WIRED · Source publication: 1999-09-13 · Research access: 2026-09-11
Scope: Sony news conference: Japan March 4 2000 launch and announced 39,800 yen offer
Limits: Contemporary announcement report, not a retail receipt or tax-treatment record. Dollar conversion and analyst forecasts are not reused.
Retrieval: Read in this research
Used in: The history of PlayStation