Official PS4 Firmware Info/Update Thread (Ver. 5.00)
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[h=1]You can test the PS4’s next big firmware update[/h]
[h=2]PS4 version 5.0 is on the way[/h]
Sony will run a beta test for its next major update to the PlayStation 4 operating system, the company announced today.
The beta for PS4 system software update 5.0 will begin in “early August,” Sony said. The company also let users try its previous major update, version 4.50, in February before releasing it in March. Sony didn’t provide any hints as to what the 5.0 update will bring to the table, but v4.50 tweaked the PS4’s interface and added features such as support for USB external hard drives and Boost Mode for the PlayStation 4 Pro.
Of course, PS4 users have plenty of items they want Sony to deliver. For more than a decade now, the top request from anybody with a PlayStation Network account has been the ability to change their username, which is something that Xbox Live users have been able to do forever. The comments on the PlayStation Blog post announcing the beta test are full of that suggestion. In fact, a number of the user requests are based on unfavorable comparisons to the Xbox One, like backward compatibility or the ability to hide games and demos from the console’s library.
Interested parties can register to be a beta tester on the PlayStation website. There was initially a strange quirk with the sign-up page: The second question, which asks users to indicate whether they have a PlayStation Now subscription, only had the answer choice of “I currently subscribe to PS Now.” That meant that anyone who is not a subscriber, and left the box unchecked, couldn’t actually sign up — users must answer all three questions. However, Sony has since fixed the issue by adding a check box for non-subscribers, and we were successfully able to sign up.
Unlike Microsoft, which runs a preview initiative called the Xbox Insider Program, Sony does not have an ongoing system for customers to test upcoming system software updates. It’s something that the company might want to consider: Even though there was a beta for PS4 v4.50, the update broke the console’s Wi-Fi functionality for a number of users.
[h=2]PS4 version 5.0 is on the way[/h]
Sony will run a beta test for its next major update to the PlayStation 4 operating system, the company announced today.
The beta for PS4 system software update 5.0 will begin in “early August,” Sony said. The company also let users try its previous major update, version 4.50, in February before releasing it in March. Sony didn’t provide any hints as to what the 5.0 update will bring to the table, but v4.50 tweaked the PS4’s interface and added features such as support for USB external hard drives and Boost Mode for the PlayStation 4 Pro.
Of course, PS4 users have plenty of items they want Sony to deliver. For more than a decade now, the top request from anybody with a PlayStation Network account has been the ability to change their username, which is something that Xbox Live users have been able to do forever. The comments on the PlayStation Blog post announcing the beta test are full of that suggestion. In fact, a number of the user requests are based on unfavorable comparisons to the Xbox One, like backward compatibility or the ability to hide games and demos from the console’s library.
Interested parties can register to be a beta tester on the PlayStation website. There was initially a strange quirk with the sign-up page: The second question, which asks users to indicate whether they have a PlayStation Now subscription, only had the answer choice of “I currently subscribe to PS Now.” That meant that anyone who is not a subscriber, and left the box unchecked, couldn’t actually sign up — users must answer all three questions. However, Sony has since fixed the issue by adding a check box for non-subscribers, and we were successfully able to sign up.
Unlike Microsoft, which runs a preview initiative called the Xbox Insider Program, Sony does not have an ongoing system for customers to test upcoming system software updates. It’s something that the company might want to consider: Even though there was a beta for PS4 v4.50, the update broke the console’s Wi-Fi functionality for a number of users.
The big, anticipated PS4 firmware update 5.00 is now available to download.
Firmware version 5.00 for PS4 was announced back in July, with the beta starting in August.
It looks like the update is ready for live users, as it’s only just started rolling out on PSN. The download comes in at 374MB, which is small enough.Firmware update 5.00 brings a host of new features
. Chief among them is the ability for PS4 Pro owners to stream at 1080p, 60fps through Twitch, and an updated family and accounts management system that allows parents to easily manager other accounts.The friends and communities area has seen some upgrades in 5.00, too.
You’re now able to assign friends to custom lists, and follow any account regardless of whether or not they’re verified.
Firmware version 5.00 for PS4 was announced back in July, with the beta starting in August.
It looks like the update is ready for live users, as it’s only just started rolling out on PSN. The download comes in at 374MB, which is small enough.Firmware update 5.00 brings a host of new features
. Chief among them is the ability for PS4 Pro owners to stream at 1080p, 60fps through Twitch, and an updated family and accounts management system that allows parents to easily manager other accounts.The friends and communities area has seen some upgrades in 5.00, too.
You’re now able to assign friends to custom lists, and follow any account regardless of whether or not they’re verified.
The update also allows for some customisation of the notifications interface, letting you turn off message previews in pop-ups, disable them entirely while watching a movie, changing the colour of the notification and more.For PlayStation VR owners, the headset now supports 5.1 and 7.1 channels in virtual surround through headphones while watching Blu-rays in Cinematic Mode.
Finally, the update made some changes to the Quick Menu, adding more options that don’t require leaving the game to use.
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Necrokiller:
Phil should be held responsible for this shitfest too, just like Sarah, but it's highly likely that these decisions are coming from Satya. And this isn't even the end of it. More closures are coming. -
SolitarySoldier:
if we are moving towards more and more popular trash across platforms that make billions for companies, I'm happy with all the barriers and exclusivity because at least that brings some pressure to create good stuff. -
SolitarySoldier:
Phil keeps talking about breaking barriers to gaming, making it accessible on all platforms yada yada, while killing competition and creativity at the same time. the fact that i actually believed him for a second lol
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SolitarySoldier:
"These changes are not a reflection of the creativity and skill of the talented individuals at these teams or the risks they took to try new things" ... seems to me that's exactly what it is
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XPremiuM:
Microsoft deserves all the hate they can get. Seriously i can't explain how much i want to curse them out. -
XPremiuM:
They could've sold the studios instead of closing them, but the nazi bastards just didn't want competition down the road.
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XPremiuM:
What's the f*** is wrong with them? I mean really? Have they completely lost it? F***ing retards.
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XPremiuM:
So i just found out that f***ing s***bag Microsoft shut down Arkane Studio (makers of the brilliant Dishonored series) and Tango Gameworks (makers of the iconic The Evil Within series), among some other studios. I just want to say a giant F*** Y**! to Microsoft. THEY'VE F***ED UP BIG TIME this time.
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XPremiuM:
Started Dead Island 2, and i find it pretty lame. The story is shit. The characters are either cringe or bland (all 6 of them), The gameplay isn't fun. Even the goddamn zombies don't behave like proper zombies. They're all fast & intelligent unlike how zombies are supposed to be like. Any fan of "zombie" genre cannot possibly like this shitfest of a game. Dying Light 2 was million times better than this shit.
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faraany3k:
tbh gaming industry as a whole is failing much like tech industry. They have buckled down too much to Corporate suites then relying on passionate and innovative people. A corporate only believes in financial growth and shareholders.Necrokiller said:
