While it’s still not uncommon for the PlayStation 4 to get updates despite the release of the PlayStation 5, it’s rarer that we hear about it again. firmware for PS3 or PSVita. The last of the home console dates from last June, with new reading data for the Blu-ray player, and that of the portable of 2019, just that.
They have both just received a patch, which will unfortunately prove to be more restrictive than sympathetic. It prevents you from creating a new account. Playstation Network directly from the menu, removes some account management options and requires the use of a device password to enhance your account security, on both platforms. If you want to create or set up an account NHPit will therefore be necessary to go through a PC browser or a mobile application, as explained on the official website. You can find the short below changelog of firmware 4.89 of the PS3, the 3.74 being a priori quite similar.
PlayStation 3 System Update 4.89
- Signing into PlayStation Network now requires a device setup password for better account protection.
- PlayStation Network account creation and certain account management features are no longer available on the console. Use your PC or mobile browser to use account management features with improved performance, speed, and security.
These restrictions are disturbing for new players, but let’s face it, they should affect only a few people. For memory, Sony Interactive Entertainment decided to leave the Playstation Store longer than expected on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita to meet the needs of some gamers: these older generations are nearing their end of life, but are still holding out.
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