Tag: Firmware Updates - Page 5
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Adds Friend Notifications and Offline Status
Still no folders, though
Sony's outlined some of the key new features that will be made available as part of PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50. The system software overhaul – codenamed Musashi – will bring with it a slew of improvements and additions, including online friend notifications and the ability to appear offline so that you're not...
Feature 5 Firmware Updates the PS4 Desperately Needs in 2016
Sort it out, Sony
Republished on Wednesday, 17th February 2016: We're bringing this feature back from the archives following the news that Sony is about to beta test PS4 firmware update v3.50. The original text follows. Originally published on Tuesday, 5th January 2016: Pipe down at the back – the PlayStation 4 certainly isn't a turd in its...
News Sony Wants You to Test the Next PS4 Firmware Update
v3.5 incoming
Its details may be shrouded in secrecy, but Sony wants you to test the next PlayStation 4 firmware update. "Starting today you can sign up to be a beta tester and get a sneak peek at some of the features making their way to your PS4," wrote marketing boffin John Koller on the PlayStation Blog. Exciting, eh? The beta program will begin...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.15 Is Available Now
But what does it do?
It's PlayStation 4 firmware update time, so prepare your bandwidth and brace yourself for bitter disappointment: more system stability awaits. The console's latest upgrade – dubbed v3.15 for those keeping count – doesn't make any noticeable changes to Sony's device, but it weighs in at just 275.5MB, so at least you'll be...
News Shuhei Yoshida Promises More PS4 Firmware Features
Re-iterates that 2016 will be an amazing year
Sony won't rest on its 30.2 million sales any time soon, as Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has promised more PlayStation 4 firmware updates are on the way. As part of a Dengeki PlayStation stream watched by
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.11 Stabilises Your System
Stable as a table
Well then, we haven't had one of these for a while. Sony's rolled out a new firmware update for the PlayStation 4, which is mandatory. The update – numbered v3.11 for those keeping count – offers nothing other than system software stability, but you will need to download it if you want to connect to the PlayStation Network. It...
News Engineers Working to Enable Online Notifications in Future PS4 Firmware Update
At Long Last just logged in
Sony recently sent out a survey regarding future PlayStation 4 firmware update features, and it mentioned the oft-requested online notifications. Now, speaking on PlayStation France's Twitter account, Worldwide Studio's president Shuhei Yoshida has hinted that the functionality may
News Sony Knows Exactly What PS4 Firmware Update Features You Want
Folders, online notifications, and so on
There's been frustration over recent PlayStation 4 firmware updates. Sony's been slow rolling out system software overhauls, and while we're fond of features such as Communities, they don't feel like they should be a priority. But while the platform holder's not exactly implementing the kind of upgrades that...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.10 Brings New Features
Lots of new stickers
PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 only launched a few weeks ago, but Sony has already followed up with some new features. While stability updates are common after a big system software overhaul, firmware update v3.10 actually includes some nifty new features – including a bunch of stickers based upon The Last of Us, God of...
News At Least PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Appears to Have Boosted Download Speeds
Silver lining
We were rather critical of PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 in our feature earlier today, but one positive that appears to be doing the rounds is that the system software refresh has boosted download speeds. Slow downloads have been a constant criticism on Sony's new-gen console of late, perhaps suggesting that it was a bug rather...
Opinion PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Is One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Making a mess
Sony often gets criticised for being slow to update its console in comparison to the competition, but the reality is that the PlayStation 4 launched in a much better place than people give it credit for. There are obvious tweaks that still need to be made to the user interface to improve it – folders, friends notifications, and so...
Site News Join the Push Square Community on PS4
Forever friends
Now there's an easier way for you to hook up with other Push Square members to play your games – courtesy of the PlayStation 4's brand new Communities feature. Alright, a lack of foresight on Sony's part means that it's actually not all that easy to join in on the fun, but we've spent the day figuring out a handful of ways that you...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Weighs in at 250.3MB
Available to download now
The day doth cometh, as PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 has arrived. The system software overhaul weighs in at just 250.3MB in size, so shouldn't take you longer than ten or so minutes to download on an average connection. Remember that if you leave your system in Rest Mode it will do all of the heavy lifting for you...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Rolls Out Tomorrow
PlayStation Plus cloud storage increased and more
Firmware update days have become significant events in the PlayStation Nation, with big refreshes attracting significant attention to the system. Brace yourself for 30th September, then, as after an extensive beta testing period, Sony has announced that system software v3.00 – codenamed 'Kenshin'...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Beta Invitations Are Out
What are you doing here?
You may want to quickly check your emails before reading on, as Sony has been sending out invitations to the PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 beta throughout the course of the day. The platform holder opened registrations to the system software test late last month, so if you applied, there's a good chance that you may...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Will Boost PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage Space
YouTube Gaming support, PNG screenshots, and much more
The gaming gods have listened, and this is turning out to be the most glorious of birthdays. Not only is Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain currently firmly inserted into this author's PlayStation 4, but Sony has confirmed that
News Sony Wants PS4 Firmware Update Beta Testers
It could be you
Sony's on the lookout for good looking people with a PlayStation 4 in order to beta test the next firmware update for the new-gen system. To enrol, you'll need a console, a master account, and an Internet connection – so not a lot, then. If you think that you fit the bill, North Americans can enrol through here, while Europeans can...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Currently Being Beta Tested
YouTube broadcasting, Twitter videos, and more
After what feels like an eternal wait, Sony is currently beta testing firmware update v3.00 for the PlayStation 4. The news comes courtesy of a Japanese blog, but looks legitimate to us. Those of you with long memories may recall that the manufacturer rolled out a beta for firmware update v2.50, so this...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.57 Is Out Now
System stability only, we're afraid
Has your PlayStation 4 been feeling a little unstable of late? Good news, Sony's released a new firmware update for the new-gen format, pledging improvements "during the use of some features". Sorry, there's no word on what those actually are. This is an optional download, though, so we're assuming that it's not...
Rumour Future PS4 Firmware Update Adding Calendar App
Pick your moment
You may never lose track of your gaming schedule again, as it looks like a calendar is being added to the PlayStation 4 as part of a future firmware update. Eagle eyed gamers spotted an extra icon on the promotional images used for the European version of Journey's dynamic theme, and it very much alludes to some kind of on-board...
News A New PS4 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Right Now
Don't get too excited
You know all those cool software features that you so desperately want on your PlayStation 4? Well, you're not getting them just yet, because Sony's pumped out PS4 Firmware Update 2.55. Want to guess what it does? Yes, it's a good old stability patch, folks. The download itself is mandatory, so you'll need this if you want to...
News PS Vita Firmware Update 3.52 Increases System Stability
Steady as a rock
While the PlayStation Vita may be a "legacy" system these days, Sony clearly still sees the need to increase the device's software stability. A new firmware update – numbered v3.52 for those keeping count – deployed overnight, offering no other tangible changes. To grab the download, just head to the Settings bubble and select...
News Expect Plenty of Meaningful PS4 Firmware Updates in the Future
Sony highlights continuous advancement as key to competitive advantage
While the PlayStation 4 hasn't received a whole lot of firmware updates since its launch, Sony's done a good job of ensuring that the major ones bring meaningful changes to the system. Features such as Share Play, for example, are real game changers – and the platform holder...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.51 Is Live and Kicking
Mandatory download up now
Sony's finally got around to releasing that PlayStation 4 firmware update that leaked the other week. The patch – dubbed v2.51 – is mandatory, and is available now. It weighs in at 245MB, and promises both enhanced "system stability" and improved "operation quality". We'll have a poke around shortly and let you know if...
News Sony's Prepping a New PS4 Firmware Update
We wonder what that could be
It looks like Sony's going to release a new PlayStation 4 firmware update in the very near future, if a download file on the official PlayStation website is anything to go by. Dubbed update 2.51, it'll most likely be a standard stability upgrade, following up from the recent launch of firmware update 2.50. Details...
News Your PS Vita Is More Powerful Than Ever Before
Sony unlocks extra memory
PlayStation Vita firmware update v3.50 seemed like a bit of a non-event for Sony's handheld format, removing more features than it added. However, as part of a presentation at the Unite Tokyo 2015 event – as spotted and translated by NeoGAF member Parakeetman – the platform holder revealed that the new patch enables 30...
News Tell This Person What You Want in PS4's Next Firmware Update
It might just make the grade
Sony's done decently enough in the PlayStation 4 firmware update department – Suspend/Resume is a Godsend – but it does seem to take its time between patches. This makes it extra frustrating when your most demanded feature doesn't make the shortlist, as you know that it's going to be a while before the functionality...
News Turn Your PS4 Trophy Hunting into a Scrapbook of Screens
For the committed pot collector
This author's never owned a scrapbook. Well, that's a lie actually – your humble host's probably purchased several over the years, but has never had the patience to fill them with photos. Why is any of this relevant? Well, because that's what one of the new features in PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 reminds us...
News PS4 Will Now Automatically Search for Updates When You Insert a Blu-ray
Saints preserve us
Stop press: the best PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 feature has been found by this enthusiastic author. Upon inserting a farm fresh copy of Bloodborne into Sony's black behemoth earlier today, your humble host spotted that its day one patch started to download immediately. "It's done that since the beginning of time," we hear...
Round Up Your Ultimate Guide to PS4 Firmware Update 2.50
Bringing everything together
This has been a much calmer PlayStation 4 firmware update day than those that have come before; that leaked beta test must have helped. While it's possible that issues may yet crop up, PS4 firmware update v2.50 has rolled out flawlessly thus far – well, as long as you're able to overlook that
News So, How Does DualShock 4 Button Remapping Work on PS4?
A game changer
One of the more eye-catching additions announced for PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 pertained to button remapping. Added as part of a slew of new accessibility features – which allow you to increase the size of text, zoom in, and even invert colours – you can now completely adapt the DualShock 4's controller layout to your...
News You Can Now Share Trophies with PS4 Firmware Update 2.50
You big boaster, you
If you're the kind of person who has a head larger than the average doorframe, then you're probably going to be interested in this new PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 feature. Essentially enabling you to share Trophies, it will allow you to flaunt your latest Platinum trinket right under all of your unfortunate followers'...
Guide How to Automatically Install PS4 Firmware Updates in Rest Mode
Time saver
As long as you've got background downloads enabled, your PlayStation 4 will automatically download patches and firmware updates while your system is in Rest Mode. However, up until system software v2.50, you had to manually turn on your system in order to install any operating system overhauls. That's no longer the case, as an automatic...
News You'll Now Know When You're Playing with PlayStation Royalty
Mind your manners
Ever wondered whether that person that you just swore at in Killzone: Shadow Fall is actually someone from Guerrilla Games? A new feature added as part of PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 will set apart certain industry professionals, such as selected game developers, producers, designers, community managers, and more. Push...
News Sony, Why the Heck Have You Moved the PS4's PlayStation Store Icon?
One step forward, two steps back
If there's one thing that this author can't stand about Sony, it's the company's needless obsession with tinkering. This can be a good thing in some instances, as it strives to improve its systems with tweaks and changes – but sometimes we get the impression that it just makes adjustments for the sheer sake of it...
News You Can Download PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Right Now
Suspend/Resume what you were doing
It's the one that you want: PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 is available to download right now. The patch weighs in at a reasonable 245.2MB in size, meaning that you're not going to be waiting all day for this to download. Even this author's average connection managed to grab it in a timely manner, so your...
News PS Vita Firmware Update 3.50 Adds Accessibility Options
Due out later today
Sony's going firmware update mad. In addition to PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50, which is due out tomorrow, it's also announced that PlayStation Vita firmware update v3.50 will deploy at some point later this evening. This will mostly complement the next-gen console's various improvements – enabling 60 frames-per-second...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Will Deploy Tomorrow
Patch notes inside
After a long, long wait, PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 will release tomorrow. That's on Thursday, 26th March in case you're reading this from the future. The system software overhaul – which has been dubbed 'Yukimura' internally – will bring with it a variety of brand new features, including the hotly anticipated...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.50's Suspend/Resume Will Get You Back into Your Games in 15 Seconds
Load no more
If you're the sort of person that hasn't got the patience to get to the payoff in a two minute YouTube prank video, then you'll probably find the PlayStation 4's forthcoming Suspend/Resume feature something of a Godsend. The idea is that you won't need to quit your game when you slap your system into Rest Mode, meaning that you'll be...
News Take a Tour of PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 in Beta Video
Magical machinery tour bus
PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 is coming soon, and we've got the full rundown of its features through here. Of course, the written word is all well and good, but sometimes it's better to actually see things in action. Fortunately, that's exactly what Reddit user TehPoisonOne has provided. Yes, that alias made us...
News PS4 May Be Getting In-Game Video Chat in a Future Firmware Update
Now you too can chat to, er, Chaotic Chick
Powers, the press conference pace shattering television show that's exclusive to the PlayStation Network, is out now in North America – and, unsurprisingly, it sports a spot of product placement. While you'll need a Sony system to watch it, the platform holder clearly felt that promoting the PlayStation 4...
News Why Will PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Restrict Trophy Removal to Titles at 0 Per Cent?
"It's the only way to maintain the sanctity of Trophies"
If you're a smidgen obsessive compulsive like this particular editor, then you'll hate having any Trophies on your profile that aren't at 100 per cent. Given that the majority of Platinum Trophies require 30 hour days to achieve, however, your humble host has had to get used to the idea of his...
News Stay Tuned for DLNA News on PS4, Says Sony
Stream dream
There's no doubt that PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 is an absolute monster – if you haven't seen the full list of features, point your peepers through here – but it is still missing a couple of oft-requested additions. Top of the most wanted list is DLNA support, a feature that was present on the PlayStation 3, but is taking...
Feature What's New in PS4 Firmware Update 2.50?
Yukimura's looking yummy
There's one thing that you should know about running a PlayStation website: you never, ever get a rest. After a long, hard day at the office – moving into the 14th hour now – this author was looking forward to some sleep, but alas, the platform holder has confirmed firmware update v2.50. There's, er, no rest for the...
Rumour PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Could Change the Game for People with Disabilities
About time
Sometimes, when you're fit and healthy, it's easy to forget just how difficult life can be for others. We take things for granted every day, and for this author, that includes playing video games. It's seems like such a simple thing, but not everyone is able to operate a DualShock 4 confidently enough to enjoy the PlayStation 4, and that...
Rumour PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Will Enable External Hard Drive Back Ups
Disk jockey
It's not mentioned in the beta's changelog, but it seems that PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 may allow you to back up your hard drive to an external device. A picture floating around on various forums shows an off-screen photograph of the procedure, which will allow you to move all of your applications to another place. This will,...
News Here's PS4 Firmware Update 2.50's Full List of Features
Suspend/Resume, Trophy deletion, and more
You wait weeks for a hint at what features PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 will include, and then everything arrives at once. Sony invited PlayStation MVP members to a secret beta test yesterday – but the headline news hit the web within hours. No
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Will Let You Use Circle to Confirm
Don't get cross
We're a bit backwards in the West – and not because One Direction keep getting to the top of the charts. If you think about the symbols on the DualShock controller, circle was clearly intended as a confirmation button, while X should be used to cancel. However, time has taught us to switch these commands around – even if the fine...
News Sony's Beta Testing PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Now
Suspend/Resume makes the cut
Ah, the PlayStation MVP programme – Sony's attempt at throwing its fans a bone, which almost always results in leaks. Respected community members were invited to take part in a beta test for PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 earlier today, and while the information is under NDA, it's already being shared around the...
News Next PS4 Firmware Update Is Not Too Far Out, Says Sony
Already overdue
It's been months since PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.00 added some significant features – and bugs – to Sony's next-gen system. Since then, we've had several stability updates, but nothing particularly meaty to sink our teeth into. And this is starting to get frustrating, as the format is still missing key features, such as...
