With an online connection to your PS3 it is easy to download the update and for those without an online connection some Sony PS3 games include updates.see related link for Update using disc media
I've included a link to Playstation support on how to update from a computer that starts with the following information:
"You can download the PS3 System Software update data using a personal computer (PC), copy the update data to the PS3 system's hard disk and then perform the update.
Note: you can also update the PS3 System Software using the System Update method or by using a disc that contains the update data."
The link goes on to explain the different procedures to Download the System Software Update after a list of the required items that is reprinted below:
Required Items:
A link has also been added for PlayStation®3 System Software Update
You can not revert the PS3 update
A PS3 update does not require payment and can be found on the PS3 website. You must burn the update on a flash disk or usb then mount it onto the PS3 to update. If you plan to buy a new PS3, the update will already be in place.
no you do not have to pay to update it.. its free
All the PS3 slims will get the update regardless of when it was purchased
No, a update should never interfere with any game.
It should tell you if you need to update
Firmware update 2.70 released today next update may
Hi, Yes you should update your ps3! Why? because just like your computer Microsoft makes updates, Why? because these update will improve your ps3, fix bugs and it will also give you more option and better multimedia.
When the new patch is out, the ps3 will ask you to update it
You update your ps3 when it tells you
It takes a few minutes for each step if you have an online connection
yes.