After what seems like an eternity (read: a couple of weeks), Sony has released some solid information regarding the incoming PlayStation 4 firmware update v1.70, and the new additions are looking pretty nifty. Most notably, the Japanese giant has added an entirely new video editing and sharing software suite that'll give you a slew of social options.
The app, called SHAREfactory, will allow you to edit together clips that you've recorded, utilising a whole library of snazzy transitions and special effects. In other words, we're about to witness a frighteningly large flood of gag-inducing Call of Duty videos cut together with star-wipes. On the audio side of things, the program will allow you to access a pre-existing music library, import your own original music, or record commentaries for your filmic masterpiece.
In truth, this looks like an impressively robust and user-friendly piece of software, that should allow budding video makers a realistic alternative to currently available systems. As if that wasn't enough, though, the patch will also remove the controversial HDCP block, meaning that you'll be able to record game footage directly from an HDMI output. And finally, you'll now be able pre-load any game that you've pre-ordered through the PlayStation Store, a feature that's been touted for several months now.
Unfortunately, the platform holder remains characteristically tight-lipped when it comes to a release date for the patch, stating that we can expect to see it "soon". What do you make of this bumper update? Will you be using SHAREfactory to document all of your gaming highs and lows? Give us an update on your opinions in the comments section below.
[source blog.us.playstation.com]
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SHAREfactory is much more than I expected it to be. Anyone else think they'll use this opportunity to "sell" you transitions, music tracks, etc. It seems like there are some inFAMOUS transitions, and I imagine they'll add new ones over time - presumably not for free.
Still, totally believe that rumour about Sony Vegas Pro team being involved now.
Wow
Just need a bigger hard drive
Dubstep COD montages incoming.
Hey guys what does this mean... And finally, you'll now be able pre-load any game that you've pre-ordered through the PlayStation Store, a feature that's been touted for several months now.
@BarrettJChris You can pre-order a game, download it before release, and then the second that it actually launches (00:01AM) you'll be able to play it without having to wait for it to download.
@get2sammyb Yeah I can see Sony charging for more items to customise your videos too. The software seems to be quite customisable as it is, so Im sure most people will be happy enough with just the freebies. USB exporting is a good addition too.
Still doesn't look like 3D playback is coming in this update much tears...
@get2sammyb oh gotcha thanks
Anyone else think they'll be adding some sort of MP3/non-music unlimited support with 1.70? After all, if the editor will allow you to put in your own music, it seems like it should be a given, right?
The PS4 OS is still missing many things, some of which that the PS3 had. UI customization (even just the colours), 3D Blu-ray capability (how is this not already implemented?), folders (the Vita has this), capability to play custom music soundtracks during games (Xbox 360 had this, not sure if the PS3 did), etc.. While I feel the OS is clean, it is a step back from the PS3 one in several areas. The hope is that they are adding things and will hopefully improve it over time. But, I still wonder what they were thinking when they decided to NOT give their hardware 3D Blu-ray capability, something I can do on the 2007 PS3 hardware that I own.
That video editor looks SWEET, as a video major from school. Might have to crank out my own inFAMOUS trailer
@baconcow It's only been a few months, I'm sure theyre working on everything you're unhappy with. But if you really want your voice to be heard, then you can Twitter-bomb Shuhei Yoshida and he'll talk to the team behind the updates if enough people have similar complaints.
Can I organize my games now? Instead of having to look through all of them through that messy bar to find one to play?
Yes, fewer, but more hefty updates like this, unless there are bugs that will interfere with playing the games. Thanks Sony for listening.
@kensredemption
agreed. I hate that bar. it's so messy. I wish we could have folders or line them up specifically the way we want to.
@BornOfEvil I am actually fairly happy with the PS4 OS. I just think it odd that they "removed" features that they had already designed for the PS3. Not having 3D blu-ray capability, right now, isn't as big of a deal as I only have a couple 3D blu-rays and I still have my PS3, if needed.
Probably the best update so far. I'm hoping I can stream video from my pc to the ps4 at some point soon though
@kensredemption
Exactly. All this sharing stuff... I just want to not have to scroll through a single file line of installed games mixed with sponsored, non-removeable media apps littered throughout the list. It's horrendous. I just want to uninstall that Music and Video Unlimited stuff, but I can't. I can't even rearrange it. How much work would it take to give us a better menu layout for browing our installed games? If I pop in Game A, it's not like it shows up on a disc icon that's always on the far side. No, I have to manually find where that game is on that single file list.... ughhh.
When are they going to add the feature they talked about where you can pause a game, place the system in standby mode or use a app like Netflix and then switch right back to where you were at in the game?
Looks like I won't have to upload to Facebook - Download in HD and then do the editing on PC before uploading anymore.
Now I just need 0. Record the content 1. Edit the content in SHAREfactory and 2. Export to USB HDD 3. Upload to Youtube.
@N711 yes indeed. I was shocked the other day to see mine was already over half full. At this rate it will be full by June. hmm. 2TB SSDs are still a little expensive at this point.
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