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			 RPCS3 requires the PlayStation 3 system software because it contains dependencies and proprietary libraries for the emulator to function. If you are running Windows, the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable is required - Linux, macOS and FreeBSD do not require it.
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			<span>PlayStation 3 System Software <span class="generic-tx2-label">For all platforms</span></span>
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			<span>Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable <span class="generic-tx2-label">For Windows only</span></span>
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			<h2>Updating / Installing PS3 System Software</h2>
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				 To install the PlayStation 3 system software, simply use RPCS3's built in firmware installer found under <span class="highlight darkmode-highlight">File &gt; Install Firmware</span>. To update the PlayStation 3 system software or install a custom firmware, simply repeat these steps to overwrite any existing firmware files.
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			<h2>Updating / Installing RPCS3 Updates</h2>
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				 RPCS3 features an auto-updater which will prompt you if you want to update after starting the emulator. You can either accept, deny or disable updates all together. We do not recommended disabling updates due to the volume of fixes that roll out each day. <br>
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				<b>In the event that you need to update RPCS3 manually, you can follow the following instructions:</b>
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			 Download and extract the latest build then overwrite copy/paste the files into your RPCS3 root directory.
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			 Download the latest AppImage and make it executable with <span class="linux-highlight darkmode-highlight">chmod a+x ./rpcs3-*_linux64.AppImage && ./rpcs3-*_linux64.AppImage</span>
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			 Download and open latest .7z macOS build and drag and drop the RPCS3.app file into the Applications folder.
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			 Check your system package manager for the latest build.
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