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[93xfan]

Probably allows the CPU to run at 2,1GHz. Not sure if they can utilize the extras CUs for games not programmed for it, but there's a possibility. Or they can boost the GPU/VRAM clock speeds.

And the GPU to run at the slightly faster clock speed as well. This will be amazing for witches 3!

 

[Tyaren]

does boost mode just increase fps?

Or does he shorten load times too?

It improves framerate, screen tearing, dynamic resolution, load times and apparently texture streaming issues as some have reported.

 

[alt27]

This is a game changer for me . Probably pick up a pro now

 

[Fredrik]

This is a game changer for me . Probably pick up a pro now

Same here, this is THE reason to buy it imo, 4K is cool and all but framerate is more important for me and to not have to beg the devs to unlock the power is just awesome.

 

[alt27]

Same here, this is THE reason to buy it imo, 4K is cool and all but framerate is more important for me and to not have to beg the devs to unlock the power is just awesome.

Yeah, don't really mind about 4K (give me 1080/60 all day over 4K / 30 ) but consistent frame rates ?? Yes please !

 

[Bishop89]

It improves framerate, screen tearing, dynamic resolution, load times and apparently texture streaming issues as some have reported.

sounds amazing.

 

[RedAssedApe]

I expected it at first, before the details on how the Beast (Pro) handled unpatched games was out. Actually complained a lot that they tried to get us to buy a $399 hardware upgrade and then leave it up to the devs if we would get an upgrade or not. But it was so long ago that it still feels unexpected to get this boost and I'm super hyped right now!

I don't have PS+, is there an easy way to transfer saves from a launch PS4 to a Beast without moving the physical HDD? some kind of transfer mode available like with Nintendo hardware? Connecting two consoles through USB or wi-fi? USB memory transfer?

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/gb/ps4/settings/transfer.html

 

[TissueBox]

I was getting a Pro eventually before but this time I WILL be getting a Pro... eventually.

I'm excite, it all sounds like the actual thing we expected it to be lol. Any case glad to see it otw.

 

[NoSkillz187]

Off topic, but any good sales on a 4tb HDD?

 

[RunWhiteBoyRun]

I wanna see this thing catch on fire.

Somebody try Ark.

 

[Ferr986]

Does anyone have Bloodborne footage from Old Yharnam? The beginning of that area chugs like a motherfucker; wanna see if that's all framepacing or if this smooths it out some

https://youtu.be/6qqgylCea40

 

[Corky]

Damn, woke up and thread got another 2.5K posts!

Super glad Bloodborne is apparently smoother and loads faster (frame pacing notwithstanding). Also JC3 and TW3 wohoo!

Any word on Dark Souls 3?

 

[Broadbandito]

Off topic, but any good sales on a 4tb HDD?

Both are $110

Seagate Backup Plus 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0

WD 4TB Black My Passport Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0

 

[Ferr986]

Any word on Dark Souls 3?

No difference.

https://youtu.be/_6Cgbo4yPHU

 

[RAWRferal]

I wanna see this thing catch on fire.

Somebody try Ark.

Already has Pro support.

 

[Crayon]

Wtf is this? I'd get one just to run vanilla games in boost mode.

Seriously WTF.

 

[RunWhiteBoyRun]

Already has Pro support.

Damn.

 

[5taquitos]

I wanna see this thing catch on fire.

Somebody try Ark.

It's not like this mode makes it run any faster than a Pro-enabled game would.

Boost ≠ overclock

 

[barit]

Nvm. Question was answered

 

[5taquitos]

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[Easy_D]

Wtf is this? I'd get one just to run vanilla games in boost mode.

Seriously WTF.

Seems to be exactly what this is. Good on Sony, made no sense that this wasn't the case.

 

[Chun-Li]

How does 7 days to die run now?

 

[Putty]

LOL @Etta....Preach it son, preach it. Good job Sony...Great for you Pro owners with older titles. For games that this feature breaks, it "might" force the devs to patch up...might get a few more sales out of it...Could also see devs of older titles do a quick and dirty patch on games that we're/are 30 fps locked....Interesting times ahead i think...

 

[Fredrik]

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/gb/ps4/settings/transfer.html

Thanks! Bookmarked!

 

[crimilde]

Wtf is this? I'd get one just to run vanilla games in boost mode.

Seriously WTF.

Sony right now:

 

[Corky]

No difference.

https://youtu.be/_6Cgbo4yPHU

Ah damn...oh well at least we're seeing some sweet ass BB results, like: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjn5WzgWl8

 

[Crayon]

Seems to be exactly what this is. Good on Sony, made no sense that this wasn't the case.

They let us wish and wax on about a universal performance improvement and had us all believing they were so conservative about compatibility... Just to stealth drop this.

I think this may be intentional.

 

[Bishop89]

so is this a 'run at your own risk' type thing?

any potential to damage your pro

 

[El_Chino]

so is this a 'run at your own risk' type thing?

any potential to damage your pro

I certainly hope not. Would be bullshit if so.

 

[EASTC0AST_GH05T]

Already has Pro support.

And still looks and runs like crap, Ark is just a badly undeveloped game that's cashing out on PS4 gamers by selling it for $55.

 

[interfreak]

The wait for what will be the gloriously satisfying DF video breakdown of boost mode is almost agonising!!!!

 

[ShockingAlberto]

so is this a 'run at your own risk' type thing?

any potential to damage your pro

Yes, because Sony desperately wants to be sued.

 

[Fredrik]

LOL @Etta....Preach it son, preach it. Good job Sony...Great for you Pro owners with older titles. For games that this feature breaks, it "might" force the devs to patch up...might get a few more sales out of it...Could also see devs of older titles do a quick and dirty patch on games that we're/are 30 fps locked....Interesting times ahead i think...

Seriously, this is a system selling feature, this is EXACTLY what I wanted! I'm oh so ready to jump in now, got tons of games I haven't finished yet so this will be the perfect time to go back and enjoy those games to the fullest.

 

[RedAssedApe]

The wait for what will be the gloriously satisfying DF video breakdown of boost mode is almost agonising!!!!

Hope dark got a code lol

 

[FlyinJ]

Just played 30 mins of Witcher 3. The framer ate is much better.

 

[madmackem]

so is this a 'run at your own risk' type thing?

any potential to damage your pro

Nah if there were risk of hardware failure there's no chance Sony would allow it, I'm guessing it could crash your game or maybe graphical glitches, there's no chance it would lead to hardware issues.

 

[xenorevlis]

So anyone know the most FPS hitting areas of The Witcher 3? I know certain parts of Novigrad and the Crookbag Bog but not sure what else...

I want to make a comparison video.

Will also take requests for comparison videos of Boost Mode if I have the game.

 

[ManUnkindH]

Did someone try Just Cause 3 yet?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Destiny never really dropped a frame if I recall correctly.

I hope Destiny 2 runs at 60fps on Pro. Bungie has never really made a 60fps shooter though IIRC, so probably not.

 

[Marlenus]

so is this a 'run at your own risk' type thing?

any potential to damage your pro

No damage to the pro as it only runs at the settings pro patched games enable.

For any games that are reliant on the cache / memory timings in the OG PS4 the mode will break them but they seem very few and far between.

EDIT: By break them I do not mean will not run but could cause graphical glitches or strange engine issues. Kind of like Quake 3 where the physics was tied to framerate.

 

[orichalcos]

Increased FPS in Rainbow Six Siege:

 

[CouchMaster]

I'm going to stop playing DQ Heroes until I get a Pro + 4.5 update, that game fluctuates wildly between 60 and 20 fps.

 

[Zurick]

How does Sleeping Dogs run now? O_O

 

[El_Chino]

So anyone know the most FPS hitting areas of The Witcher 3? I know certain parts of Novigrad and the Crookbag Bog but not sure what else...

I want to make a comparison video.

Will also take requests for comparison videos of Boost Mode if I have the game.

Did someone try Just Cause 3 yet?

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https://youtu.be/V5g7GDI5DV8

https://youtu.be/P8aCbL4NJA0

 

[Asharakk]

Oh oh, how is Saints Row 4 running? It runs like crap in normal mode.

 

[AstroNut325]

I need to get a pro!

 

[Kinan]

Oh oh, how is Saints Row 4 running? It runs like crap in normal mode.

Oh, yea the game was a goddamn slideshow at times, should be good test case.

Btw, anybody knows if pro exports 720p videos with 60fps? Or same 30fps as 1080p?

 

[Asharakk]

How does Sleeping Dogs run now? O_O

Solid 30 fps according to this guy. I probably will buy it now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpPqx2mdO5o


Also, Talos Principle looks like a solid 60 fps now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSf9T5RKUbY

 

[timmyp53]

Playstation Now individual license support by a by game basis for ps3 discs, and ps1 and ps2 bc, and I will marry Sony.

Lol you out ya God damn mind

 

[RAWRferal]

Solid 30 fps according to this guy. I probably will buy it now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpPqx2mdO5o


Also, Talos Principle looks like a solid 60 fps now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSf9T5RKUbY

Holy shit. Sleeping dogs is £3.99 right now on PSN too. *Purchased*.