Sony Updates PlayStation 3 Firmware, A 'Critical Step' In Bringing PlayStation Network Back OnlineMichael McWhertor5/14/11 7:30pm2931EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkSony's PlayStation Network is still down—this is day 25—but there's a bit of good news for PlayStation 3 owners today. Sony has released new firmware for the PS3 (version 3.61) that lets users update their PlayStation Network passwords.