Isn't the firmware still in preview?
There you go.
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PS4 firmware 4.50 add Boost Mode for PS4 Pro.
- Thread starter Guymelef
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There you go.
Missed this post, but wanted to reply because I hope you didn't take it wrongly. I know you didn't want to insinuate it was fake, just wanted to make it clear it happens, sorry if my post sounded too harsh
Primethius
Banned
Sorry, nope.
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DOOM: Played through a couple of levels, including the last one (with the trials) where I remember base PS4 dropping frames when a bunch of demons are going crazy. Didn't notice a drop in my time with it. Was super smooth this time around.
Baroquemantic
Member
Ah yeah. Well hopefully someone at DF gets a code or is accepted into the beta.
NullPointer
Member
Its one of the best looking games this gen, absolutely.
Sorry, you're right, you must have an intimate understand of the PS4 architecture.
Mr_Kuschels
Member
Cough No Man's Sky cough...Anyone?
NullPointer
Member
I wonder if we're going to start seeing patches just to unbreak Boost mode ;p
P5 came out before the pro and Atlus isn't about to spend money on technical improvements. I am sorta curious what happens with P5, but boost mode can't improve textures nor super sampling. At best we'll get even faster load times in comparison to the PS3 version.
JP
Member
Issues like this wouldn't originate in the firmware though, they would need to patch the games to remedy it.
PS4 architecture...
It's X86. Shit ain't rocket science.
It already has.
Doubtful. If they did that it would just be a pro patch. This is more of a solution since it requires no intervention from devs.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
I'm downloading Deus Ex and The Order 1886. Deus Ex had some serious dips in the opening level. Is The Order 1886 capped 30?
Primethius
Banned
Mankind Divided? That's already pro patched. Order is 30.
Doesn't deus ex have a pro patch?
deus ex has a pro patch and the order is rock solid 30 fps.
Well consideringly gta 5 is based on code writtens for ps 2 originally and 5 only has few things different from the ps 2 games like modern shaders and such, they could probably run this remaster at 90-120 fps with no dorps tbh.
I mean, they could optimize it later sure, but it's literally all benefits. Plus it's an optional setting they could have kept off if they weren't 100% confident in it.
kristianity77
Member
I'm the one who initially reported that Soma would crash the Pro with boost mode on. But seeing as someone else replied a while back that they had it working (albeit with worst performance in boost mode than normal) I tried again after a PS4 restart and it DOES work, and I can confirm that something screwy is going on with that game. It does run, but it does break something as performance is wildly all over the place.
Karspankey
Banned
Both of those games aren't worth testing man. Deus Ex has been Pro patched twice and runs very, very well now and The Order is capped and pretty much unwavering in terms of framerate.
Seconded, we need to know how EDF plays.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
It's more about their SDK libraries. In any case, they can't release an update like this with permanent speed boost if it crashes some games. The only fix they can do here on their end is apply a boost blacklist to the games that crash, which I doubt they'll be doing now. They'll leave this as an option, and it will be off by default - easiest thing they can do, and fine for most people.
Was curious about this one. The cut scenes seemed to be the biggest drops. Sometimes for no reason. Did you test some random ones?
Destiny can drop framerate in the new DLC, most noticeable on Wrath of Machine, particularly Zamboni section, sometimes severe enough to crash the game. It's because the upped the enemy count drastically in the new DLC as it wasn't on last gen consoles while still using the same old engine.
Also most of the time load times in Destiny are variable because it's not the loading that takes time but rather the matchmaking, loading itself is rather quick. Particularly the case when you are going to a social space or joining a multiplayer game.
Doesn't Deus Ex have a Pro mode though?
Primethius
Banned
Has Dark Souls 3 been tested? If not, any specific areas with massive FPS hits I should check out?
giancarlo123x
Banned
Just the beginning 25 minutes since I lost my old save file. https://youtu.be/Xm7VA7mPsxs
Sure. There's like one to two instances in WOTM but it's been solid enough throughout it's 2+ years I'll call it locked.
stargateheaven
Member
Insane Metal
Member
Has anyone tested Hitman? It has an unlocked framerate, should be a very good game to test.
RedAssedApe
Banned
does anyone have thief? i recall digital foundry trashing that game
yep i played the order recently and it ran very well. i don't think it could feel better unless it was locked 60
yep i played the order recently and it ran very well. i don't think it could feel better unless it was locked 60
WonkyPanda
Member
oh. my. god.
Navigating the Witcher 3 inventory no longer makes me want to pull my hair out.
Navigating the Witcher 3 inventory no longer makes me want to pull my hair out.
I did a comparison running till Dragonslayer armor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Cgbo4yPHU
No noticeable difference.
Didn't do more because I don't know what area or enemy I should try lol
Mankind Divided has a pro patch already, which does better than base PS4 in geometry heavy areas. TO1886 is pretty much locked 30FPS already.
So nothing to see here really.
has a pro patch.
Yep...thats why I would rather wait...I just hope its not like 3 month from now.
Well thats proof that it works right there lol
RedAssedApe
Banned
Sycoraxic98
Neo Member
Hitman was Pro patched, so it wouldn't be effected.
Aceofspades
Banned
They didn't lie, in fact Cerny wording was basically and I'm paraphrasing now that they disabled extra GPU power for unpatched games in order to keep 100% compatibility and avoid running into bugs. with this FW they decided to give us the option to brute force this extra power for unpatched games with huge disclaimer that you might break some games.
I know this level of honest and transparent communication can look weird to you since you are coming from Xbox and their usual PR fluff.
Karspankey
Banned
FFXV Platinum Demo runs very well now, for what it's worth
MisterXDTV
Member
Danlord
Member
LICHDOM BATTLEMAGE.
No-one is allowed to test that game with a patch and with boost mode. The core game is supposed to be 15-20fps. Running at a "reasonable" frame-rate is just ruining the experience for what this incredible game deserves..