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PS4 1.70 patch notes

Loudninja

Member
  • SHAREfactory: After you update your PS4 to v1.70, an icon to download our free SHAREfactory app will appear on your PS4 system’s home screen once it’s available. Once installed, SHAREfactory allows you to easily customize your gameplay videos with special effects, video commentary with picture-in-picture capability through PlayStation Camera, and custom soundtracks using the included audio tracks or your original music imported from a USB drive. You can then share your videos on Facebook or export them to an external USB storage device. The app is packed with plenty of cool, but accessible, tools. It’s simple enough to use for beginning editors, while functioning as a rich video editor for those with more creative aspirations. Check out our new SHAREfactory video that provides a walkthrough of what you can expect:
  • Automatic Pre-download: No more waiting until after a game is released to start downloading select pre-ordered games from PlayStation Store. This new feature allows you to get to your games faster by automatically downloading select pre-ordered games up to several days in advance of the release, so that it’s ready to play as soon as the game is released on launch day. There’s also a countdown timer prior to the release of the game so you’ll know how soon your game will be available for you to start playing.
  • Option to Disable HDCP for Games: This highly requested feature will allow you to have the option to turn off HDCP for games so you can capture longer gameplay sessions directly from your HDMI output and export them elsewhere.
  • USB Export Option for Captured Gameplay: It’s now even easier to show off your heroic gaming moments and the SHAREfactory videos you create with the world using this feature to export your videos and screenshots to a USB drive. Just click on the DUALSHOCK 4 SHARE button, save your gameplay on a USB drive, and then share your proudest achievements on other social networks and other video platforms.
  • Live Broadcasting in HD and Archiving Support: We’ve increased the resolution for live broadcasts so you and your friends can watch games livestreamed in 720p HD. You can also archive your broadcasts on Twitch or Ustream and watch them again later.
  • New SHARE Options: We’ve got a number of new SHARE settings that will give you better control of what you want to share with your friends. Here is what you can look forward to:
  • Change the default gameplay recording time in the SHARE menu under Video Clip Settings.
  • Save only the video clips and screenshots you want by selecting Upload Screenshots or Upload Video Clips for each capture. Also upload video clips and screenshots during your live gameplay broadcasts.
  • Select specific Facebook audiences to share each video or screenshot with.
  • New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.
  • New Friends Options: It’s now easier to find Friends and send requests with the ability to search Friends-of-Friends, view Mutual Friends on another user’s profile, and accept Friend requests directly from the Friends list.
  • New Trophies Sort Option: You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.
  • PlayStation Store Payment Support: Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.
  • More PlayStation Camera Commands: More voice commands are added to PlayStation Camera, allowing you to launch the apps installed on your PS4 with the sound of your voice.
  • New PlayStation Plus Icon: For Plus members, you’ll now have the PS Plus icon appear next to your SEN ID on the login screen, home screen and other areas across the PS4 system’s sleek user interface.
  • Music Unlimited SHARE Options: With a Music Unlimited subscription, you can easily share your favorite songs with your friends by pressing the SHARE button on your DUALSHOCK 4.
PlayStation Vita v3.15 Update
  • PS4 Link Update for Remote Play: Linking your PS4 and PS Vita together will now be easier with the 3.15 update for PS Vita. It’ll enable Automatic Device Registration, which will automatically detect and pair both systems when they’re both online and the same user is signed in to both devices. This makes it even quicker for you to get started on Remote Play or access other second screen features.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014...-out-tomorrow-updates-for-ps-vita-and-ps-app/
 
Cross posting...
I was really hoping for more notification options especially friend log in. Giving it's the most requested feature on the Xbox and was made a big deal of by MS thought for sure Somy would follow suite. Not to mention that tidux said it would be in
 
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Deleted member 80556

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I wonder if I can pass my pictures through USB.

Hopefully the next patch comes with MP3 support.
 

nbnt

is responsible for the well-being of this island.
You still can't pause downloads or change backgrounds, pre order cancelled.
 

salromano

Member
I wonder if I can pass my pictures through USB.

Hopefully the next patch comes with MP3 support.

You can. Press release is more detailed:

Easily Share Captured Videos, Screenshots or Edited Videos with USB Export Option

The ability to export captured videos, screenshots or edited SHAREfactory videos by pressing the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s SHARE button to USB drive will also be added, allowing users to share their proudest, most heroic gaming moments with the world on the social video platforms of their choice.
 

Jigolo

Member
SCroll through friends list with the right stick when there are more then 3 friends online.

yosp pls
 

Lemondish

Member
I'm holding out hope that there are some minor undocumented changes, but since they added the PS Plus icon part to the bullet list I'm slowly losing confidence in that belief.
 

SFenton

Member
Cool update! But I wonder- why is disabling/enabling HDCP an option? Is there a scenario where anything is better with it on?
 

hawk2025

Member
I'm holding out hope that there are some minor undocumented changes, but since they added the PS Plus icon part to the bullet list I'm slowly losing confidence in that belief.




I feel like that particular bullet point was basically a way of saying: "Yeah, don't expect anything else!"



:p
 

kriskrosbbk

Member
Cross posting...
I was really hoping for more notification options especially friend log in. Giving it's the most requested feature on the Xbox and was made a big deal of by MS thought for sure Somy would follow suite. Not to mention that tidux said it would be in

Still think it might be included.Nice surprise maybe.
 

sn00zer

Member
New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.
This should be big for some people
 

RedAssedApe

Banned

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jk
 

Beardz

Member
New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.

Sony just won this generation.
 

Jomjom

Banned
I thought they said the features teased before were just the tip of the iceberg. Seems like it was the majority of the iceberg. Pretty lame update.
 

Sean

Banned
Weak ass update after a six month wait to be honest. Was hoping for some nice surprises but there's nothing.
 

BigTnaples

Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
I just hope they fixed the share button recording the moment from 2 hours ago instead of the awesome once in a lifetime moment I just had.



Most annoying glitch the Ps4 has.



Otherwise the patch looks great.
 

Elios83

Member
It's a really good step forward with many great features.
Ironically features that seem way more basic and easy to implement like custom wallpapers, games folder, mp3 support, video playback from USB are still missing at the moment :/
But we know they're coming or at least they should....
 
Very nice. Really looking forward to USB exporting, I refuse to upload videos to Facebook. Wonder how much battery life the DS4 will get with the dimming option.
 

falconbox

Banned
New Trophies Sort Option: You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.

I want to be able to sort them by the date I unlocked them. Nothing worse than scrolling through a list of 20-30 trophies to find the one I just unlocked.

New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.

No touchpad for PS4 browser still? Seems like that should have been a given.
 

CorrisD

badchoiceboobies
I'm pretty happy for just the better share functionality, video editing app, and light bar dimming. Hopefully while not mentioned they have fixed the damn share button not recording properly, easily my biggest and probably really the only annoyance with the PS4.

Didn't Tidux say DLNA was coming on this update?

No, he said in a tweet that it was coming, then afterwards said it wouldn't be in this update.
 

CLEEK

Member
PlayStation Store Payment Support: Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.

Sweet. Didn't know this was incoming. You already could add funds to your wallet on the SEN site using PayPal, but this is loads better.
 
Didn't Tidux say DLNA was coming on this update?

No but he definitely mentioned friend notifications when signing online in addition to changing your user name. Both don't seem to be in this patch, both seem more substantial than an icon showing that you're a PS+ user so I doubt they are stealth updates. I kind of figured it was all a bit of a ruse when he got the release date wrong
 
New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.
YES, THANK YOU!!! Wish there was an "off" option but "dim" will most certainly do for now!
 

xxracerxx

Don't worry, I'll vouch for them.
No but he definitely mentioned friend notifications when signing online in addition to changing your user name. Both don't seem to be in this patch, both seem more substantial than an icon showing that you're a PS+ user so I doubt they are stealth updates. I kind of figured it was all a bit of a ruse when he got the release date wrong

Well there is this:

Push Notifications, Friend Requests and More: This new PlayStation app update will give you the option to receive Push Notifications for select PS4 updates you want to receive, such as gameplay Invitations, Game Alerts or Friend Requests. You can also receive Friend Requests via email or text messages with the app update. Also, it’s now easier to change your profile picture right from your mobile device by uploading an image from your photo library, or taking a photo using your in-device camera.
 
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