Grylvak
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Such a beautiful reference.
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PS4 firmware 4.50 add Boost Mode for PS4 Pro.
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Such a beautiful reference.
Insane Metal
Member
I saw the first half and was like "meh, I can notice the framepacing issues". Then I saw the second half... wow, it runs much better in Beast mode!
CheeseConey
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DeadlyVirus
Member
Just got my code.
Can't wait to try Witcher 3
Can't wait to try Witcher 3
Yes that's why I said earlier than framerate drops are not always because hardware, but coding, and the Souls games are famous to have random drops without nothing taxing. In this, the new mode wont help.
But in the rare moments that the console is taxed like in the witches cases, it does help.
It has a pro patch on the way. Hopefully, it won't lose a framerate boost from boost mode in favor of a higher resolution and effects.
SirClinksAlot
Member
Shit this sounds great! Sony doing some good work!
purpletentacle
Member
Okay, so this thread is getting me to go out and get a PS4 Pro today.
I have one problem tho, I want to trade in my current PS4 for the Pro (to make up some cash). However, I have a 2 gig drive in the PS4 right now. Can I just pull that one out, put it into the PS4 pro without issue?
I won't have both at any moment to make the transfer.
Likewise, what about if I backup the current PS4 drive to a hard-drive, can I restore that onto the Pro? (All of this for P.T. and my trophy screenshots)?
I have one problem tho, I want to trade in my current PS4 for the Pro (to make up some cash). However, I have a 2 gig drive in the PS4 right now. Can I just pull that one out, put it into the PS4 pro without issue?
I won't have both at any moment to make the transfer.
Likewise, what about if I backup the current PS4 drive to a hard-drive, can I restore that onto the Pro? (All of this for P.T. and my trophy screenshots)?
I can only think of Dark Souls III to be honest. The run up to Dragonslayer Armour is particularly bad (maybe just in Co-op though!) after you exit the room to run up the stairs.
Maintenance
Member
Not it isn't, not even close. It's basically the same Jaguar with an overclock.
Why do you think people want Scorpio to move away from Jaguar? Hint: it's garbage.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Got my code, US Account!! Stuck at work, so won't get to this until later.
lol my night has now gone from playing RE7, to installing the beta, playing with the new settings, trying out non patched games on my Pro, AND playing RE7
lol my night has now gone from playing RE7, to installing the beta, playing with the new settings, trying out non patched games on my Pro, AND playing RE7
Yes, I'll try that later BUT i think that area is more a coding problem that the console strugging.
No, you can't just swap the drive and start playing. The Pro will initialize the drive when it boots up.
Not sure about PT, but I know people have got it transferred somehow.
Wait on this. You need to backup the hard drive also this firmware isn't out yet so just wait on it for now. You may be able to move things to the HDD and plug them in instead of having to reinstall everything.
If you need any Co-op buddy, I'd be down for helping in either game. Wish I was in the beta! The only one I didn't get a code for, dammit!
17 Seconds
Banned
i want to believe, but i'm pretty skeptical about all this
Grats!
Edit: I got in too. NA codes incoming. Check your mailbox. If you use gmail, it's in "Promotions".
NullPointer
Member
OK firmware-beta Gaffers, be sure to let the rest of us know if boost mode bricks the console or whatever.
This update sounds almost too good to be true, even though its really what Pro support should have looked like from the get-go.
This update sounds almost too good to be true, even though its really what Pro support should have looked like from the get-go.
FrostuTheNinja
Member
could someone check Arslan? Game hits 60fps in areas, but I'm wondering if boost really kicks it in the pants. Also, Dragon Quest Heroes as the game would dip into the sub 60s fairly often, wondering if this might lock them up.
Really curious if it smooths out XIV a bit.
Ardenyal
Member
gah dam
AndyMoogle
Member
It's not even close. Besides, isn't the game capped at 30 anyway?
LelouchZero
Member
Hmm I've seen frame-rate drops in this game, they don't really look like that. That looks like the game speed has decreased not a frame-rate drop.
Are there really situations where the game speed decreases in this game? I've played about 20 hours and haven't seen anything like that. Maybe it's just how share factory videos come out?
geordiemp
Member
Still 30 % improvement (CPU clock) is not to be sniffed at with double GPU.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Anyone give Battlefield 4 a shot on 64 player maps?
No, I assure you is real. It ONLY happens with Witches in root depth 5 chalices. I didn't modify shit, I know this because I did A LOT Of depth 5 root runs.
I don't really want to hoax anything. In fact I've been very critical on my Pro since I purchased it.
AndyMoogle
Member
This. The main flaw with the game, imo, is that the tearing can get really bad at times. It would be nice if that got smoothed out with the Pro.
Otherwise I'll just have to wait and see for myself once this is released to everyone. How long did it take last time between public beta and final release of the OS?
Maintenance
Member
Yes, it will help many games. But GTA V, 60 fps? Nope, not happening.
And that's not even considering the game has a 30fps lock. GTA really asks on the CPU side.
Yeah, you're probably right.
It's likely a dull blade.
Megawarrior
Member
I dont think so .
GTA 5 designed mostly for X360 CPU in mind , remaster didnt add any more physical effects etc. Just increase over pedestrians and more objects on screen etc. I am sure PRO can 60 fps easily.
purpletentacle
Member
Yeah, I don't mind waiting for the firmware. Been close to buying a PS4 Pro for sometime, this just sweetens the pot. All I play is FFXV right now, so being able to use the Pro mode on my 1080p TV is definitely a plus for me.
The hard drive thing is a bit annoying, tbh.
I wish it would get a Pro patch with some of the PC graphics features, but it's not going to be 60 fps. Even on PC it takes a pretty nice CPU to run at 60. Open-world games are almost always CPU-bound.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Still at work so I cant redeem my code yet and try this myself.....but someone who has a Pro and is in the beta should try FFXV for the hell of it and see if there's any improvements.
Sword Of Doom
Member
I bought a pro for a good price around the holidays but I returned it because it didn't have a feature like this. I might actually keep one this time