The PS3 had lots of features and you get used to that, Just saying, it makes sense that the PS4 does all the things the PS3 did?
Nothing does just one thing anymore, not since the PS2 era.
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PS4 FW 1.75 update out
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The PS3 had lots of features and you get used to that, Just saying, it makes sense that the PS4 does all the things the PS3 did?
Nothing does just one thing anymore, not since the PS2 era.
Any hidden features yet?
They can't just port over the PS3 OS software. It was fine-tuned to take advantage of the PS3's unique architecture and the PS4 architecture is completely different.
They had to essentially start over from scratch. Going forward, the PS5 should be very feature rich at launch, as we can assume it's going to essentially be a super-duper PS4, hardware wise.
They can't just port over the PS3 OS software. It was fine-tuned to take advantage of the PS3's unique architecture and the PS4 architecture is completely different.
They had to essentially start over from scratch. Going forward, the PS5 should be very feature rich at launch, as we can assume it's going to essentially be a super-duper PS4, hardware wise.
Uno Venova
Banned
A new feature that I don't specifically want? What the hell is going on over there at Sony?
It is a weird feature, I'm not really sure who uses it? Maybe you're skimming a making-of?
We were always at war with Eurasia.
Nice reference.
I didn't say you could port it from the PS3??
I just think its taking a long time to get simple features!! Thats all
And i bet the PS5 starts with fuck all again!!
Admiral Woofington
Member
Lol fucking seriously I was gonna download it at 12 am and then I was all "naaaaah I can do it in the morning" well here's my reward. 1.5x speed audio awwww yiss.
Also has someone confirmed exactly what they mean by featured downloads? I hope it only means downloading free ps plus games and maybe games you have pre ordered. If so I'll turn it on.
It won't include the Plus games.
I and several others think Sony relies on a certain number of people not even claiming and downloading the games they're entitled to, as we have theorised they pay the publishers based on the amount of times it was downloaded.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
Has anyone tried it out yet? The PS3 had an issue where 3D Blu Rays would not output in Dolby True HD, and would only play with crappy old Dolby Digital (DTS HD was fine).
3D films that used True HD were not very common, but there was some high profile films were this was a big problem (Transformers 3 and Star Trek Into Darkness to name two)
Btw anyone looking for a good 3D blu ray needs to check out Pacific Rim in 3D, it's incredible.
3D films that used True HD were not very common, but there was some high profile films were this was a big problem (Transformers 3 and Star Trek Into Darkness to name two)
Btw anyone looking for a good 3D blu ray needs to check out Pacific Rim in 3D, it's incredible.
BruiserBear
Banned
Please stop making excuses for a multi billion dollar corporation. They could have made the OS a priority, but clearly they haven't.
And why on earth would it make sense to bring up the PS5 in this discussion? lol That's a defense strategy I haven't seen used before. We know the PS4 OS is lacking all sorts of things, but hey, the PS5 is gonna be AMAZING in 2020!
MistaPropella
Member
How's the new one?
Absolutely awesome, Sharp it is the only TV Manufacturer on the Market that is capable of displaying a fourth color, it displays not only the RGB Colorrange but also Yellow. Because of that the IQ is way more vivid than with my old TV Set.
Another cool feature is, that one pixel on that Sharp consists of two "subpixels" and as a result, it can display a 4K compatible Image with an effective resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Sounds much like marketing gibberish, but I can tell you that it creates really an astonishing Image on the screen.
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MistaPropella
Member
Yeah, the Metallica BD has really outstanding 3D Effects.
unapersson
Member
Some people watch whole films like that to save time. Until I saw some people discussing it on slashdot I didn't know there was such a thing. They'd be better off removing the soundtrack altogether and replacing it with the Benny Hill theme.
Admiral Woofington
Member
If not at the very least pre ordered games being downloaded automatically then I'm keeping that off. Because all that would be left is the steam system of giving me free demo downloads or offering me to play a game for a weekend or something.
That yellow pixel doesn't really do anything for PQ. The HD standard and bluray uses Rec 709. That yellow pixel just causes problems when calibrating the TV. Many calibrators complained about this with the Sharp Elite
That's what I love about the kuro. No tricks, just pure picture quality. Pioneer made that TV in 2008 and it's still reference.
The Last Wizard
Member
Anyone know the source of this gif?No stability patch?
The PS3 was envisioned to be a media hub from the get go,whereas the PS4 is a games first. With that being said, we're 8 months in and I think things like Suspend/resume, media playback and and fricking pause downloads button should be here by now. And I remember that quote from Yosp where he said something like "oh we didn't realise people wanted media features". What was all that about.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Again... Why should they?
I generally want to know people's beef about features that really really don't cripple the system any further than doing its basic function.
I used it on my PS3 once to finish Hot Tub Time Machine so I could get it back to Redbox w/o being charged an extra day, and iirc a couple times when I was bingeing through boxed sets of TV shows. It's not super useful, but it's nice to have.
Maybe a Facebook API change.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Why do we care about OS? The less resource heavy the better. All I need from the OS is to get to where I need to get in an easy, if at least a bit sexy fashion.
Sony needs to improve the os imho but not in anything major. Stuff like letting me have folders so I can organize games and other shit like I do in steam. Or letting me reorganize list order.
Sony needs to improve the os imho but not in anything major. Stuff like letting me have folders so I can organize games and other shit like I do in steam. Or letting me reorganize list order.
Because for half the features we're waiting on now, Sony either proactively promised them or are now being continually being coy or non committal to them.
If Sony said "They're flat out not coming" or "They're coming but they're at least three months / three years" out that would be fine. Sure they want room to be flexible and throw suprises in there, but a rough roadmap isn't too much to ask for features they promised more than a year ago now.
Even updates like these they're failing to provide.
MistaPropella
Member
The most urgent Update in my opinion should be, that they implement folders where you can put your games in.
Folders would be the most lazy way of addressing the sorting problem, and I really hope Sony aren't taking people literally when they say they want folders.
Admiral Woofington
Member
I want folders. Or at the very least not have a horizontal list. I'd rather do something similar to ps3 with drop down. Or something where the "game" section is on the left and it drops down. Having to go all the way to the right for anything sucks hairy ass.
I think I'm in the minority in that I actually really like the long horizontal scrolling list and don't want folders.
Stuff I've used recently is always on the left which makes sense, and something I haven't used in awhile takes a little extra effort to initially find, kind of like grabbing an old game from my shelf.
I like not having to think about it.
Stuff I've used recently is always on the left which makes sense, and something I haven't used in awhile takes a little extra effort to initially find, kind of like grabbing an old game from my shelf.
I like not having to think about it.
BruiserBear
Banned
lol
If you even need to ask such a question, no answer is going to convince you otherwise.
Neuromancer
Member
It's fine now but when I have hundreds of games it's going to be a nightmare.
the horizontal list is great
the problem is, they need to move "library" to the very first position and have the library actually be usable and sortable
I suppose so, I guess I usually delete stuff I just finished and don't plan on replaying soon, so I figure my list won't ever get to the hundreds
yeah moving library to the left would be a good idea
MistaPropella
Member
I want my XMB back, it was the perfect way to navigate through your content
Might be.
The Facebook profile image shows up correctly when I go to Profile > Edit Profile
I changed the Facebook profile image since the last time I turned on my PS4 (5-6 days ago) so it's not a cached image.
Admiral Woofington
Member
So we're agreed that this is the minimum?
Admiral Woofington
Member
Oh lol meant to group quote. Meant it as "so it seems like this would be the minimum to please people on both camps".
SteveO1683
Member
that seems like a pretty simple low effort thing to do that would appease people.
however, I think Sony needs to decide what they mean by "Library" because there's a lot of confusion around it. I see it as a slightly shitty version of the "Download List" from PS3 so I don't rely on it as much while other people see it as a repository of all their games, which it kind of is but its bad at.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Did they? The only one I remember them ever promising has been suspend and resume. Others are natural features that will come eventually that obviously need licenses and certification to apply. Didn't Jeff Rigby already semi-explain these processes?
Pausing downloads, ok
Game library organization, ok
Suspend Resume, ok
MP3
DLNA
etc....
Obviously.. These are going to take more time. The constant complaining about how quick they aren't being added it at this point become a broken record as we now get it. Communication is my biggest issue with Sony regarding firmware updates, but none of what is being requested has crippled my system from not playing games.
Idk, I choice not to come into every Sony firmware update thread to complain about the same stuff. There is no defense for it, but if some people can take a little bit of a step back and see the reasons for such delays, I'm really not sure why you can't. I think it has been explained plenty why Sony OS isn't their first priority, why it's Microsoft and pretty much why all basic features that should be standards in "2014" are taking quite longer than other devices in the same field. I think no answer is going to convince you that it's going to be a good wait.
Badlucktroll
Member
I hope 2.0 (which may come around the holidays) will bring PS1/Ps2 games!
yeah, the current library is not what needs to be there
they need to implement what im assuming most people think of as a "library"
it should be all your installed games/apps/whatever in categories. all sortable and filterable
and then include a filter option to show ALL things you own, whether it's installed or not. so you can easily re-download things
and yup, stick it exactly where "what's new" is now
bam. ps4 interface fixed