Call of Duty: Black Ops III Installation and Setup
Essentials for installing and playing Call of Duty: Black Ops III
The following is a guide to help you install Call of Duty: Black Ops III. If you run into any issues during installation, refer to the troubleshooting tips below.
First things first
Before beginning any game installation, it is highly recommended that you check for and install any console updates that may be available. You can check for updates manually by following the steps below. Be sure to allow any updates to finish before beginning your game installation.
To check for available updates on PlayStation 4:
- Select the Home button in the center of the controller.
- Scroll up and select Settings.
- Select System Software Update.
To check for available updates on Xbox One:
- Select the Home button in the center of your controller.
- Select Settings.
- Select System.
- Available updates will be listed under Console info.
To check for available updates on PlayStation 3:
- Go to the PS3 Home menu.
- Select Settings.
- Select System Update.
- Select Update via Internet.
To check for available updates on Xbox 360:
- Select the Guide button in the center of your controller.
- Select Settings, and then select System Settings.
- Select Wired Network or the name of your wireless network, if you are prompted to do so.
- Select Test Xbox Live Connection.
- Select Yes if you are prompted to update the console software.
Downloading and installing digital copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops III
You may experience slow downloads due to the size of the download. Your region and the speed of your Internet connection may also contribute to slower download speeds.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III is a 43 GB download. If your Internet connection's download speed is 10 MB, the download can take about 10 hours. On a 30 MB connection, the download can take about three and a half hours.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III is a 45 GB download. If your Internet connection's download speed is 10 MB, the download can take about 10 hours. On a 30 MB connection, the download can take about three and a half hours.
If an installation disc is ejected early, you will be prompted to insert the next installation disc. As a result, the game will not install completely. If this happens, you will need to restart the installation from the beginning.
Let everything do its thing
Be sure that the entire installation is complete before attempting to launch or play the game. Starting the game before the installation completes can cause corrupt installations that can lead to crashes, freezes, and lost data. Your console should be connected to the Internet before the installation begins and remain connected during the entire installation process.