Sony’s outlined the full list of features that you can expect to find in PlayStation 4 firmware update v5.00, and it’s much the same as what leaked recently. To recap, the platform holder’s redesigning sub-accounts on the PlayStation Network to make it easier for adults to control what their children can and can’t see on the console.
It’s also adding in new language support, improving broadcasting features, and revising the Quick Menu so that you can access your Notifications without quitting your game. Other features that it’s adding include a new Friends List management tool which will allow you to create custom groups of buddies, and it’s also going to allow you to select your Notifications pop-up colour.
To be honest, there’s nothing really all that exciting here at all, so it’s definitely the weakest major PS4 firmware update that the console’s received since launch. But to be fair to the hardware it is in a very sturdy position already, and while there are certainly still some things that we want (system-wide supersampling on PS4 Pro, for example), that list is very small right now.
If you signed up for the beta and are accepted, you should receive an email today including instructions on how you can download and test out the new system software. Did you get in? What are your thoughts on these new features? Let us know in the comments section below.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com]
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I must admit, I had hoped for something more - after all its version 5 but feels more like 4.75 - a minor revision than something fundamentally new or revolutionary - at least from my perspective. None of the added features look particularly useful - not to me and my PS4 usage anyway...
The friends list thing sounds decent, I'll probably use that. But I agree, I don't even know why they need to beta test this one TBH.
Disappointing really - all fine, but doubt most users will be clamouring to get a hold of this one.
After offline trophy viewing and external HDD I dont really need anything else.
So... no PS One Classics Cross Buy then...
Hmmm...didn't get the invite to this beta, but then I don't livestream either...
The unsung hero here is the ability to turn off notifications while watching video. Been pining for that one for a while.
System-wide super sampling sounds nice,or least it would be if it was implemented.Personally i would also like to see save-able control schemes in the accessibility menu.Also a bit of spit and polish on the PSN Store,at least fixing the index..As for for 5.00,well whatever of course..
Little disappointing but not a problem for me since I don't have many complain for ps4 os, I want the option to pin my favorite game to the front of the ui though.
i've been selected!
tbh the only useful feature seems to be mass deletion of messages for all the spam i'm getting!
Added a video.
I am the chosen one
Not really looking forward to testing it out though, bit of a let down although the email does say I have two free codes to give away to other users - Add me to PSN Rooty1985 and I may give you a code!
Still no way to clear the notification history? Even after going through each category and deleting the notifications individually, they still show up - it's my OCD kicking in 0_0
Maybe add a gaming profile similar to what the 360 had, defaulting some common game options like inverted camera controls, manual transmission for driving games, etc.
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Spare beta code for anyone that wants one
@special_donky The store needs some work and a favourite list on the PS4 store. Better categories sortings and searching in the categories.
Honestly, not bothered that there are not a lot of big changes. We have gotten so much that we requested over the past couple updates (folders, appear offline, external hard drive, etc). There is absolutely room for improvement and tweaking, but I am pretty satisfied at the moment.
Pretty boring. Got into the beta but not sure I'll bother.
"Update" lol
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Couple of codes if someone wants them.
I quite like the grouping friends feature and the ability to leave a party from the quick menu is really handy as well
..got it... installed it... can't really see much of a difference... but hey, it's all working fine, so that's a plus!
Sounds AMAZ... NOPE i can't get excited about this update really maybe it's because the PS4 does all I want now anyway
@BAMozzy seriously agree... tbh they have been skimping so hard on these updates.
Also, how have they not addressed the extensive system menu lag while playing certain titles? did n't they dedicated a number of CPU cores to the UI? WTH..... rant done
I hope they fix the controller connection range. Since the last update I can't go more then 5ft away from my PS4 without my controller losing connection or severally lagging out.
@YETi Thank you ! Used the second code.
Awww Sony didn't invite me yet. I thought this firmware was a game changer. I now realize it is slightly above average.
@KeitaroBaka you're welcome.
its ok nothing major though
Could we have a direct link to gaming merchandise/gear pls on the psn store and regular sales for them too! Possible an icon on the menu bar?
Still love to have a name change... I'd pay a £10 for that! Oh and when can we start renting or buying 4K movies/tv? Netflix has 4k shows and they look flipping amazing on 4k tv😆
I just want the insane lag of the UI to get fixed. Its awful. But id like an option to choose varying degrees of brightness on themes/screen shot themes. Id like there to be custom UI icons/sounds for purchase that you can use with any theme. And i VERY much wish there was a wish list feature in the ps store.
The increased parental controls is long overdue and very welcome. I'm tired of having to change them every time you log on to the PS4 (and remember to change them back) and difficult when you have kids of different ages. But I guess this makes me a bit of an old man!
@wiiware Sounds like a plan indeed never thought of that.
@AXEL314 Never understood why people want anything inverted.
@angrygrolsch What is old im in my 30's and i can understand why that would be annoying. Netflix on the PS4 some series go to the dutch language and is there a way to get rid of the standard 5.1 setting its so annoying.
just found an undocumented new feature: you can now (FINALLY) view installed add-ons for each title on their information screen. but you still can't delete them individually. oh well, I hope they add that later.
My language (Greek) has finally been added!
It was bizzare. Some Greek characters in the browser were not desplayed properly while there were no characters in the keyboard. Seems strange that the addition of this language was delayed since there are some games that include it (Last of us, God of War, FIFA, Pro etc)
@Flaming_Kaiser mounting a camera on a tripod and swivel via the handle. Boom instant inverted controls. Also how does one control aircraft not inverted, that just doesn't make any sense to me.
Received my invite by email an hour ago. I'll give it a go when I get home from work.
friends lists changes are fantastic im happy
I'll be changing my notifications back to black immediately. Leaving a party from the Quick Menu is nice too.
Although not too exciting all-in-all, at least posters here are somewhat civilized. This news is getting roasted on the official Playstation blog.
Still no wishlist? How ridiculous...
@dd8900 If we don't behave civilized, we will get yelled at.
@Rooty1985 added you
Does anyone have a spare code
I want to be able to delete notifications in the What's New sections. I'm tired of seeing "KYS", "Nice throw ******", and the always enjoyable "trash". Online games... Why do I do this to myself? 😂
@realchevyman add me on psn got a spare code
@realchevyman all codes I had are gone mate
@gruf69 I added u
I agree with most, this isn't a very impressive update. I'll play around with the friend grouping thing, maybe. Checking downloads from the quick menu makes sense, and I'll definitely turn off notifications when watching Netflix or whatever, but nothing else really applies to me.
Was hoping for something PS4 Pro related. Oh, well.
I started testing the beta last night. All seemed ok, made up a friend's list etc, which was all nice as my 2 best mates appear at the top and bottom of my friends list meaning a bit of scrolling for invites etc. After running it for about 10 minutes my menus all started jumping about as if I was sitting on a controller or something! Rebooted and still the same thing. Couldn't control anything! Uninstalled and reported it....guess that's why they are beta testing. I'll reinstall it over the weekend and try again.
Couple of spare codes if anyone wants them
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