CertifiedFP
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Is this the update that finally turns my PlayStation into a missile control system?
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Playstation 4 Firmware 4.0 beta registration now open
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Lee Chaolan
Member
Thanks, just signed up!
It'd be a great birthday gift for me if I'm selected
It'd be a great birthday gift for me if I'm selected
LordOfChaos
Member
I want it!
So...What is it?
I wonder since the Neo has the same 8GB RAM as the PS4 yet lists 512MB more available, if an update like this will release that 512MB for both. Maybe not this one, but maybe after Neo launches.
So...What is it?
I wonder since the Neo has the same 8GB RAM as the PS4 yet lists 512MB more available, if an update like this will release that 512MB for both. Maybe not this one, but maybe after Neo launches.
You tease.... ;p
jeff_rigby
Banned
All HDMI 1.3 and greater can support the same but they are called HD capable (PS4 Xbox 360). Start of story. HDCP 2.2 is software in the TEE mapped to the HDMI chip. HDCP 2.2 is also used for Miracast, Play ready and more.
This is fact not speculation. You do not know what HDCP 2.2 does.
tiebreaker
Member
So... what can we expect on this update?
It doesn't seems to be substantial as it doesn't have a cool code name like Masamune or Kenshin.
It doesn't seems to be substantial as it doesn't have a cool code name like Masamune or Kenshin.
Add me Sony boo. I'll tell you how much the firmware sucks. Lol just playing.
Edit: How long did it take the last one to release after signup?
LoL. True Story.
Edit: How long did it take the last one to release after signup?
LoL. True Story.
RealityCheque
Banned
MySpace and Bebo integration? Yes!
External HDD support and folders? Hell no!
External HDD support and folders? Hell no!
BibiMaghoo
Member
4.0 legs is the most stable of all. Should be good.
You forgot Napster.
bitbydeath
Member
Anyone else thinking/hoping it is a bigger update than usual since it is v4?
Eh, 3.0 had a lot of features added, but most were really ho-hum and half-baked (events, communities, favorite groups) and didn't include virtually any of the most-requested features. I wouldn't get your hopes up for 4.0....
bitbydeath
Member
I had meant 4 as in PS4 being why it could be bigger.
Chris Metal
Member
Just remembered this survey:
So I think at least some of the still missing features on there must be on their roadmap for this 4.0 update.
As "None of these" is an option, the legitimacy of this survey is unquestionable...
Honestly, I'd just like to remove the Beta stuff in my library on PS4. Anything else is bonus, external hdd/folders cool, but not essential for me right now...
Pankratous
Member
After three years the biggest addition at this point should be a mini UI overhaul with personal background wallpapers, customizable icons, folders etc.
Already Torn
Banned
I was just thinking yesterday about how nice it is that Sony doesn't change their UI all the time. Maybe being able to hide things from your library would be good
Doesn't even need an overhaul. Just add all of the fucking standard features every other OS on the planet has. Folders and customizable backgrounds are on basically everything device running on electricity.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
Hello all I haven't seen a thread on this yet so I wanted to bring it to everyones attention that there is a PS4 4.0 system software beta signup going on. I was lucky enough to get in the last 2 so hopefully I get in this one. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/07/26/sign-up-for-the-next-ps4-system-software-update-beta/
bobawesome
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Pinning select items on home page incoming.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
Oh snap np, mods please delete this thread I am headed over there thanks for the link. Weird I searched and could not find that thread.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
So what features are you all hoping can be added in the 4.0 update?
Danlord
Member
Two-Factor Authentication - It still hasn't been implemented yet but Sony has confirmed it's coming. Just no idea when. Firmware 4.00 seems like a big milestone to hit for it.
http://www.polygon.com/2016/4/20/11470660/psn-two-factor-authentication-playstation-network
External HDD Support - There's no evidence yet for it, but it's something that's oft-requested, especially since both the Wii U and Xbox One has it. Sony recently upgraded the support for internal HDD support from 2TB to 4TB. Many external HDD's support well over 2TB and it would make sense to make this software upgrade for internal HDD's first, then move onto external.
Gifting - Gifting! It should be here by now. They added Wishlist not too long ago, and then people suspected they were preparing for adding a gifting functionality. Me and my friend would use this so much if it happened, especially when games are on big PS+ sale and other friends don't have much money or we'd like them to try some stuff out. We do this on Steam, and would get a lot of use out of it on PS4.
Not sure what else I want to be honest. I'm welcome to any additions they bring.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
There are two things I wish the PS4 had:
- New library sorting options I've got a few hundred digital games on my PS4, along with about 100 physical games (quite a few of which are installed) and having everything in one big list is starting to be a nightmare. Ideally I would be able to create folders and be able to assign individual games to folder(s).
- PS1 Classics support aka the only reason I still have my PS3 hooked up at all. I know they've been saying "this is coming" for years, but I'm starting to lose hope. I suspect we'll just be SOL when it comes to playing PS1 games, as they'll probably re-release them with upscaling and trophy support (like PS2 classics) and make us all re-purchase everything.
The Faceless Master
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jmaine_ph
Member
Goose_Se7en
Banned
All I want is support for game installs on an external HDD. As someone who likes his games available to play at a moment's notice this is unacceptable. I already have a 2TB HDD in my ps4 and it's a pain to have to delete and reinstall stuff.
We are in 2016. Xbox and Wii U support this feature. Yes even the Wii U supports it. The PS4 must support this feature.
We are in 2016. Xbox and Wii U support this feature. Yes even the Wii U supports it. The PS4 must support this feature.
Stoffinator
Member
One thing we do know for sure it. This update will remove Ustream from the system. Since they announced that its support will stop in August.
Unknown?
Member
Yeah that's what I want too. I have nearly 90 PS4 games and I'm deleting stuff already!
don't think that would require a firmware update
Sum-Mischief
Member
I am sort of convinced that this update will contain some form of video chat. I believe that's why they emphasized add your friends. Now will this included folders ?
Out of conspiracy theory frame of mind. I won't be surprised to see PS4 Neo only having the ability to contain folders. The PS4 Neo has to have some kind of perks over the standard PS4 interface.
Hope for the best
Out of conspiracy theory frame of mind. I won't be surprised to see PS4 Neo only having the ability to contain folders. The PS4 Neo has to have some kind of perks over the standard PS4 interface.
Hope for the best
Ceadeus
Gold Member
Nope, giving you an idea of the upcoming change. Just like the Last 360 update.
bitbydeath
Member
Could just stream to Youtube and download it no ?
Zombie James
Banned
That's what I've been doing (using Twitch) but that has it's own downsides, namely Twitch's shit bandwidth cap of around 2000-2500kbps. Local recording is much higher quality.
Zippedpinhead
Member
Everytime I hope for PS1 classics, everytime I know to expect disappointment.
Hades Hotgun
Banned
I think that rebuying stuff isn't even the worst part really, it is that the releases have to start over from scratch, which so far has led to a miserable drip feed for PS2 on PS4 games. A far cry from anything that would really capitalize on the amazing back catalog of PS1 and PS2 games.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
This. Rebuying is not the issue, since this is now commonplace on all 3 systems. It is the nature of the process to add features which makes it slow to get the games wanted.
Militaratus
Member
So is this the update where they will finally add an AI companion that we can talk & interact with, but can also join us in coop/multiplayer as a 2ND player?
Gamezone
Gold Member
Just curious. Are both consoles using the same Bluray drive?