# The PS3 Just Got A New Update Two Decades After Release

> Despite the device's recent classification as a so-called retro console, Sony's PlayStation 3 received a new software update on March 18, 2026.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2137390/sony-playstation-3-update-march-2026/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69cd139fb3b80d9c1bda9a5b)
- **Published:** 2026-04-01
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #playstation #sony #update #console #decades #release #called #classification
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