It feels like an eternity since the last PlayStation 4 firmware update, but you’ll want to leave your format in standby overnight as the platform holder has confirmed that system software v1.60 is set to launch within the next 24 hours. According to European community manager Chris Owen – and now confirmed by the PlayStation Blog – the patch will implement support for Sony’s own Pulse Headset, as well as general stability improvements and the ability to mute the PlayStation Camera.
Previously, the next-gen console would broadcast your private conversations to entire multiplayer lobbies if you had it plugged in, so the option to prevent that should come as welcome news to those that have the enhanced EyeToy hooked up. It’s compatibility with the excellent Pulse cans that will probably be most appreciated, though, as this has been one of the most demanded features since the system’s launch.
Remember, your console will automatically download the patch if you leave it in standby, meaning that you won’t lose any gaming time when you next switch your system on. For more information on how to enable background downloads, point your peepers at our guide through here. Are you excited for this update? What would you like to see added to the format next? Put a plaster on your platform in the comments section below.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com, via twitter.com]
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Heck yeah!! Just in time for outlast!!!!
@lvnlavitaloca That's more or less what I thought...
@get2sammyb I was actually going to wait for this patch to come to play outlast. That game looks super spooky, and surround sound will make it all the more terrifying. I can't wait.
I know it's off topic but with the release of Walking Dead Episode 2 being released shortly for ps3 is there any news at all of it coming to ps4. I loved that series and to not get the chance to play it on the ps4 is a killer
@Chris1975 Nothing yet, but I'd be surprised if it didn't happen eventually.
Cheers Sammy, yeah I would be surprised too but with all that Tell Tale Games has on their plate you just never know.
Is this us too or just eu? I was excited and accidentally woke my wife up. We have a snow day today!
@ztpayne7 US & EU
@DaftPlayStation nice! I just found that and I also saw that they are going to have a custom mode on it for infamous second son. I'm really excited.
I hope this update also sorts out the blu-ray problem too (you know where if put a blu-ray movie/show in and all you get is a black screen and then it crashes your system)
@FullbringIchigo It mentions 'stability improvements' so its possible it might include fixes for a bug like that.
Hopefully the option to have a the Sony Earbud+Mic plugged into the Pad AND have the partychat Audio come out of the speakers at the same time!
@Fullbringichigo: Wow I haven't had that happen and I watch Blurays on my PS4 quite often.
I thought they were going to add dnla support?
They need to include more apps aswell as mp3 support next update
My wants are -
MP3 playback(+CD playback, yep i am still old-skool) (MP3 playback for all games to)
@Tasuki it was a problem with the last update it didn't affect everyone I just happen to one of thoses unlucky ones it happened to
@Carl-G And not to forget...
Download Management.
Captured Videos Export to a flash drive.
Home Screen background change.
Use of the menu with the touch pad.
Gooooood!
My PS4 can't play DVD or blu-rays while its charging my phone. I really hope this fixes that.
Will have to turn the ps4 on for the second time this year tonight then. At the moment it's just a very large paperweight.
A simple editing app for the sharing function?
I'll buy one of these Sony headsets.
@rastamadeus why did you even get it, if you didn't want it?
@Carl-G Share to Google+ is missing from that list.
@Shellybird27 Maybe he does want it! But there are not any games for his taste right now ? ( Maybe he played the games he liked). I know it just launched but c'mon it could be there are better games on other platforms. Not be a d*ck but i play more on my 3ds + Vita than any home console...
Do we know if this update has support for other bt headsets at all?
Glad to hear about the stability updates as my system has frozen on me twice once with Netflix and second trying to close out of live from PlayStationthe first time I let it sit hoping it would come out of its coma and did not unplug it for a whole hour!!! but thank God he is A okay!!!
@Carl-G
I think what Sony is hoping for is that people are stupid and will eventually forget about these features that should've been built into the system from day one. I really want to know what the damn hold up is.
Wow that update was pretty much pointless for me
@ReigningSemtex You and everyone else Just another typical Sony FW Update.
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