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The next PS4 system software update is approaching and once again we would like you to test the new features making their way to your PS4.
Starting today you can sign up to be a PS4 beta tester by clicking here. The system software beta trial will kick off next month and, if you’re chosen to take part, you’ll receive an email with instructions on downloading the update.
In order to sign up, you’ll need a PS4 console with an internet connection and a master PlayStation Network account. We’ll share more details on which features you’ll be able to test when the beta begins.

Be sure to provide feedback throughout the beta trial; while we can’t always implement every change suggested by the community, it’s really valuable for us to hear your feedback to help guide the direction we take. We’re always listening!

Your beta experience will be even better if your PSN friends sign up too, so round them up. However, don’t wait too long to sign up – we can only accept a limited number of beta testers, so get in now before it’s too late.

https://blog.eu.playstation.com/201...id=757908835612753921&adbpl=tw&adbpr=36969785

EU Link: http://beta.software.eu.playstation.com/PS4Beta

US Link: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/playstation-4-firmware-40-beta-registration/

 

[toythatkills]

So dumb they can't just announce the features now instead of after the beta sign-up closes.

 

[Guymelef]

Neo is coming.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

Thanks OP. I wonder if this will be the update to bring my most requested feature: PS2 start up sequence

 

[Jake2by4]

Been in every beta. I'll be a lab rat again.

 

[Auctopus]

Didn't this brick quite a few consoles last time?

 

[AaronMT86]

Stability updates?

 

[Shancake]

Where does it say 4.0?

 

[kvn]

Didn't this brick quite a few consoles last time?

No.

 

[jediyoshi]

So dumb they can't just announce the features now instead of after the beta sign-up closes.

If something is super broken, it's not worth publicly announcing a feature and then pulling it out if it can't be reimplemented within a reasonable amount of time.

 

[The Elite]

Neo is coming.

Well this beta make my console a Neo?

Whoa.

 

[timesplitter88-1]

Where does it say 4.0?

In the US link.

 

[eerik9000]

Where does it say 4.0?

Here:

PlayStation 4 System Software 4.0 Beta

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/playstation-4-firmware-40-beta-registration/

 

[bombshell]

Finally, PSN ID change!

 

[Vashetti]

Where does it say 4.0?

Major PS4 updates are on a 6-month schedule and jump .50 every time.

 

[The Elite]

Finally, PSN ID change!

You can change your name to: KeepDreaming40

 

[FantasticMrSnake]

Finally, PSN ID change!

Dreaming is free

 

[jmaine_ph]

So we really do get new "big" PS4 updates every 6 months.

 

[Audioboxer]

Sony Engineers: "More stickers and deeper Facebook integration?"
Sony: "OMG YES. Worthy of 4.0."

 

[Guymelef]

Two step verification just on time before FIFA 17.

 

[Dragonslayer_023]

Sony Engineers: "More stickers and deeper Facebook integration?"
Sony: "OMG YES. Worthy of 4.0."

Enhanced communities and more event scheduling options.

 

[toythatkills]

If something is super broken, it's not worth publicly announcing a feature and then pulling it out if it can't be reimplemented within a reasonable amount of time.

It's already too late to pull a feature before the beta starts, and when it starts the information will be "out there."

Why not just announce it now?

 

[Slayven]

Bring on external drive support

 

[bombshell]

Major PS4 updates are on a 6-month schedule and jump .50 every time.

This one seems a bit earlier than 6 months, I thought it was something like October-April previously?

 

[jsnepo]

PS1 and PS2 region free disc backward compatibility please.... huhuhuhu

 

[Audioboxer]

Enhanced communities and more event scheduling options.

Firmware update of the fricking year in the making.

 

[jmaine_ph]

Brace Yourselves. Folders Are Coming.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

So dumb they can't just announce the features now instead of after the beta sign-up closes.

Some stuff might not work as intended and might not make it to the final release.

 

[wapplew]

VR UI support?

 

[toythatkills]

Some stuff might not work as intended and might not make it to the final release.

It's already too late to pull a feature before the beta starts, and when it starts the information will be "out there."

Why not just announce it now?

.

 

[fastest finger]

A bit of PSVR stuff crept into the last big FW update. 4.0 will probably bring full functionality. In the interest of full and comprehensive testing, it's only right Sony send all successful beta applicants a free PSVR headset to make sure it's all working.

I'm waiting Sony........

 

[OléGunner]

I'm actually a little lost as to what new features I want now seeing as I've got most of the things I'd like.

Better sorting options for games and...that's kinda it.
Hoping for some good surprises.

So we really do get new "big" PS4 updates every 6 months.

Yup, been that way since the PS3 days.

 

[def sim]

sure why not

 

[KyleCross]

Hopefully we get details of what's being tested soon. Are beta testers when picked under an NDA?

 

[Zombie James]

Bring on external drive support

I'm looking for this, too. I have an SSD just sitting there that I'd love to put to use. Also, scheduled downloads.

 

[NewDust]

Sony Engineers: "More stickers and deeper Facebook integration?"
Sony: "OMG YES. Worthy of 4.0."

No. No. No.

This will be a significant update, that will finally unlock the UHD blu-ray capabilities... You know, the feature the PS4 shipped with in 2013.

 

[Wind's Howling]

Folders. Bring me folders. I don't need anything else.

My PS4 starting bar is a mess as it is.

 

[Hedrush]

Thanks OP. Signed up for the EU beta.

 

[Ambitious]

No. No. No.

This will be a significant update, that will finally unlock the UHD blu-ray capabilities... You know, the feature the PS4 shipped with in 2013.

4 + 4 = 8

 

[InsaneTiger]

How about support for HDD larger than 2TB and fixing the bug that won't let you install anything even if you have more than enough space.

 

[family_guy]

UHD Bluray support incoming lol

 

[Sidewinder]

Bring on external drive support

Would be awesome, but I doubt we'll ever get that.

 

[Asd202]

Bring on external drive support

I think this won't happen for security reasons. Would love it though...

 

[AbandonedTrolley]

This one seems a bit earlier than 6 months, I thought it was something like October-April previously?

3.0 was September can't find my 3.5 email

 

[Crimson_Gold]

UHD Bluray support incoming lol

Rigby was right all along. We will view movies in glorious UHD next month

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Didn't this brick quite a few consoles last time?

No.

 

[hypodrmage]

Brace Yourselves. Folders Are Coming.

Hopefully!

 

[Bitch Pudding]

UHD Bluray support incoming lol

Firmware 4.K

 

[fastest finger]

How about support for HDD larger than 2TB and fixing the bug that won't let you install anything even if you have more than enough space.

Didn't it go up to 4TB last time? It's finding HDDs that physically fit that's the issue.

 

[foxbeldin]

Your beta experience will be even better if your PSN friends sign up too, so round them up.

Social bs confirmed?