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PS4 firmware update 1.62 out now
- Thread starter Vashetti
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I think they stealth fixed a lot of problems with 1.6 or 1.61, because I stopped getting random black screens and assorted issues after that.
Prior to that, it was awful. Now it's ok. I do wish I had a bluetooth remote for it though, using the controller is ghetto as hell.
dreamer3kx
Member
These firmware updates are shameful and one area where Microsoft is kicking Sony's ass.
Still waiting on that "suspend" feature announced over 12 months ago..
Please explain.
Yea huh, you get a progress bar
ElRenoRaven
Member
yay stability....
Sony really needs to get on the ball with updates. They've always been awful with them. 99 percent of the time it's a stability update and rarely anything worthwhile. Let's be honest even though Sony's OS was the stronger of the two at launch it still had it's fair share of issues and missing features too. Yet unlike MS who to their credit are trying to fix things, Sony just doesn't seem to give a shit.
It's sad really.
Sony really needs to get on the ball with updates. They've always been awful with them. 99 percent of the time it's a stability update and rarely anything worthwhile. Let's be honest even though Sony's OS was the stronger of the two at launch it still had it's fair share of issues and missing features too. Yet unlike MS who to their credit are trying to fix things, Sony just doesn't seem to give a shit.
It's sad really.
Call it what you want. Fact is, MS have been quite good about adding features to the XB1 since it launched. For every single person who already bought an Xbox before these updates rolled out, these updates represent a clear value add. They decided they were willing to pay $500 for the system as is, so when updates that significantly improve the OS come out, these improvements understandably make people excited.
TheLegendOfMart
Banned
4+ months of fucking nothing
Disappointed in what?
Did Sony ever say they were going to be adding major features in the first few months of console launch?
They've been concentrating on getting the console out in all territories, there is more important stuff than adding fucking mp3 support.
Game save info. Friend notifications. New audio settings. 3 of the 7 points are added functionality. Never understood why people point the finger elsewhere. As an owner of both systems MS are doing a great job of regular updates currently, whereas my PS4 has had stability updates and overpriced wireless headphone support added. Competition is good, MS doing a good job with updates will only spur Sony on to match and beat it.
At this point I'm starting to think that Sony is on a 12 month release cycle for updates. Probably only one big feature release every year.
There's no need to be upset.
There's no need to be upset.
Utter fanboy bollocks, the fact is sony has way less to fix, xbox one dash has been a nightmare since launch, I still have issues with parties after the last big update. The only thing I'd like fixed on ps4 is the recording feature.
Mass Effect
Member
So it's nothing...
Wonder when we're going to get a substantial update. MS has been rolling them out for the Xbone, Sony needs to get with it.
Wonder when we're going to get a substantial update. MS has been rolling them out for the Xbone, Sony needs to get with it.
4+ months of fucking nothing
Man, that gif is super old but it still kills me everytime I see it. I just checked the actual scene on youtube, so bad haha.
BloodMoney
Banned
Stability is important. The last update entirely resolved crash/freezing issues I was having with Netflix, which I considered a big deal.
Ken Masters
Banned
4+ months of fucking nothing
Do games not work yet?
That'll be the headphone update that doesn't require you to buy an adapter to work fully unlike the latest xboxone update and adapter launch?.
haha
RedRooster
Member
Not so sure the software engineers are involved with the distribution channel.
BlackCloud7
Banned
but hey they are taking their sweet time, which may be good, meaning that they making sure the big update will be of A-1 quality. So we should not expect 1 bricked PS4 or any other issues related to their big update. Since that time they are using should be used to make sure its polished similar to Walter White's standards of quality when it comes to cooking meth.
crazygambit
Member
Once you actually read it, it's all pretty minor stuff and stability upgrades IMO.
Brianimaniac
Banned
I hate 3D, so that's something for other people to worry about.
I don't know if I'd call it "poor" but it's not as good as I'd like it to be. There's a couple discs I have that crash the console when started from standby and require me to eject the disc, fully power down, power back up, and re-enter the disc in order to get playback going.
It's a little disappointing when compared against the PS3 which is pretty much a blu-ray playing god.
Reckless Onion
Member
Mine is still a bit wobbly, guess I need another patch
jimmypython
Member
i want media server function like PS3's
RedRooster
Member
Wouldn't that be silly if all this time the crashes in BF4 were being caused by PS4 instability? Poor Dice, working themselves so hard to fix something they have no control over.
WeAreStarStuff
Member
I still have issues with Blu Ray playback from time to time.
I also hate that "O" pauses movies, it should be "X" like it always has been.
PandyDandy
Banned
PS3 2.0 took a year.
RedRooster
Member
What do you suggest we discuss about this stability update?
Prince Vultan
Banned
Xbone been getting updates that have added features PS4 already had at launch, therefore Xbone is better or something. I dunno.
What do you suggest we discuss about ps4 stability update in a thread about ps4 stability update?
Umm you have a topic to discuss the Xbox April Update.
Matarese171
Member
While I'm as frustrated as the next ps4 owner and would like a feature adding update it does make sense to have a more stable baseline before adding features.
But still, hurry up Sony!
But still, hurry up Sony!
TheAdmiester
Member
It's comparison which is relevant to the topic. You can't discuss much in the way of stability besides:
"Hey guys, does ____ seem to load faster/crash less now?"
"Yeah I think so"
"Cool"
I think there are plenty of features that the X1 has now that the PS4 doesn't. Don't kid yourself. I have both systems and as far as i'm concerned the X1 has easily caught up and surpassed what is on the PS4 atm. I mean i can't even stream content from my PC and can't even use a music CD on my PS4, come on. People deserve to know when stuff like suspend/resume, which was announced at the unveiling of the PS4, will be coming out.
These kind of threads really serve as strong evidence about that entire "super-entitled generation of people" sentiments I always hear about.
They're supporting their product and improving it. Nobody knew 30 minutes ago this patch would come, and suddenly all these people feel robbed.
They're supporting their product and improving it. Nobody knew 30 minutes ago this patch would come, and suddenly all these people feel robbed.
Live Free or Die
Banned
Agreed.
They have never actually committed to putting this back in the PS4 have they? I'm not expecting it, ever.