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[opticalmace]

Pause resume downloads?

Let them fix the clock first.

 

[Gaz_RB]

This is what I've been waiting for. Very excited for this update.

 

[whitehawk]

This is just a preview right? Some of these are great, but there's still a lot left to be desired.

 

[Guymelef]

They don't say the "more to come" so probably that's all features on 2.0.

 

[Blablurn]

* User can play music files stored inside USB storage but cannot copy music files to PS4 HDD. This application cannot be used at the same time with Music Unlimited. USB Music Player will appear once USB storage is inserted, and will disappear once USB storage is removed.

Oh. This makes me a sad panda. I wish the PS4 had more USB ports.

 

[darkwing]

* User can play music files stored inside USB storage but cannot copy music files to PS4 HDD. This application cannot be used at the same time with Music Unlimited. USB Music Player will appear once USB storage is inserted, and will disappear once USB storage is removed.

one step forward, two steps backward

 

[yatesl]

Add To Library: The monthly free PlayStation Plus games will have an ‘Add to Library’ button in the PlayStation Store. This button will add a game to a PS4 owner’s library without downloading it – saving space on their hard drive.

 

[Savantcore]

Playstation EU is saying the update is coming "this autumn".

Pre-November?

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Background music? Awesome.

Is there any hints of this OS update selling more consoles because of word of mouth?

edit: this gif will work.

 

[petethepanda]

I got so excited at "new home screen" before my brain processed the "colors" part :\

I hope mp3 support opens the doors for custom soundtracks in games eventually. (As in not just playing mp3s in the background on the system level, actually taking files and integrating them fully into the game.)

 

[JJD]

Wow backup application???

I was going to upgrade my HDD this weekend to a 2TB one, but I guess I'll wait until the firmware update hits.

Hopefully game data will be backed as well and I won't have to redownload almost 500Gb again.

 

[Wilester]

Where's that announced at reveal resume a game from system standby?

I don't think it's ever coming.

 

[perineumlick]

Background music? Awesome.

Is there any hints of this OS update selling more consoles because of word of mouth?

Oh you! Lol.

 

[mrklaw]

Um, so does that mean theres no way to just... put media onto the PS4 still and play from there.

Did the OS team just forget how to do media after the Vita or something?

Background is probably something they can do separately from that, but it is bloody weird

Background music, revamped list on the home screen and filtering is a decent update, and share play was already sounding interesting

 

[Ramza]

* User can play music files stored inside USB storage but cannot copy music files to PS4 HDD. This application cannot be used at the same time with Music Unlimited. USB Music Player will appear once USB storage is inserted, and will disappear once USB storage is removed.

It's nice that it disappears when not in use. Now if only they could make the god damn Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited icons disappear if I don't fucking subscribe to it.

 

[Quotient]

Weird timing on this one. Hmm. Hmm.

Why do you say that?

 

[Hidden One]

Sooony

 

[jmdajr]

I'll take it

 

[barit]

Weird timing on this one. Hmm. Hmm.

Pachter was right ? Holy shit !

OT: Niiiice stuff ! This is what I expect from a massive 2.0 FW update

 

[ComputerBlue]

Playstation EU is saying the update is coming "this autumn".

Pre-November?

December 21st is the first day of winter.

 

[vpance]

Loving the codename, I hope they keep doing that like Android does.

 

[Cornbread78]

Very nice, it's a start at least....

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

No wonder this update is taking so long.

The Add to Library and Backup features are really nice. The latter will make upgrading HDDs much easier.

 

[-griffy-]

Content Area and Library: PS4’s Content Area, which shows the latest games and apps a PS4 owner has used, has been redesigned to help make it easier to quickly find and access content. It now shows 15 of a player’s most used apps or games, and additional items will be added to a player’s Library. The Library on PS4 has improved filter and sort functions to help organize contented by type (game / app / TV & video), name (a – z or z – a), recently used, or install date.

This right here is fairly big. No longer will there be an endless list of EVERY app/game installed on the system in the main bar, but instead only the 15 most recently used. And the library gets proper sorting.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Was hoping with MS jumping on the DLNA bandwagon, Sony would kick ass to get it on their system as well. But the wait continues...

 

[plasmawave]

Weird timing on this one. Hmm. Hmm.

It must mean the Xbox won the NPD.

 

[dracula_x]

screenshots:

in additional

PS Vita and PS TV – 3.35 update, Live From PlayStation

The PS Vita and PS TV systems will also receive a system software update to version 3.35 with the same timing as Masamune, adding four-player Remote Play support to PS TV. In addition, the Live from PlayStation app, which allows users to watch live gameplay streams from PS4 systems, will be available on both PS Vita and PS TV alongside this update.

PlayStation App 2.0 update

The PlayStation App for smartphones and tablets, available free on the App Store and Google Play, is also set to receive an update to version 2.0 within the same launch window as both the PS4 and PS Vita system software updates. This update provides a new layout for tablets, and the app’s home screen has been redesigned.

 

[spawnsniper]

*Delayed due to server issues*

 

[Pappasman]

Nice. Now I'm waiting for the Corn Love theme to get a PS4 version.

 

[Zombie James]

They don't say the "more to come" so probably that's all features on 2.0.

Well...

Stay tuned for more information on Masamune. We can’t wait for everyone to try it!

 

[chrominance]

No DLNA
No suspend/resume

BUT

MP3 playback via USB
LIBRARY ENHANCEMENTS OMFG
Data backup, good for the more paranoid/responsible among us

Still some big features missing but at least Sony's getting somewhere now.

 

[Maybesew]

USB Music Player: PS4 owners can play their own music in the background while playing a game using USB Music Player*. After inserting a USB stick loaded with music into the PS4, a new option for USB Music Player will appear. Supported filename extensions include MP3, MP4, M4A, and 3GP.

I couldn't think of a less relevant feature to add in 2014 on any product or platform.

 

[R_Deckard]

Some good and needed updates there, backup option is great as I have already updated to 1tb drive and may go to 2tb and saves a lot of time to just restore back from USB cradle.

 

[alr1ght]

Hopefully these filters make their way to the webstore.

 

[ddikxela]

Is "Back Up Data" same as storing games into you external HDD?

It sounds like the PS3 back up/ restore function.

Eg. Back up your current PS4 hard drive data to an external, upgrade the PS4 with a larger internal hard drive and then restore your previous data back to the new larger hard drive.

 

[『Inaba Resident』]

Still no release date.

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

They don't say the "more to come" so probably that's all features on 2.0.

"Stay tuned for more information on Masamune."

As for the MP3 player... I wonder if it will pick up a GBs of MP3s I have on my phone.

 

[dmix90]

Codename for firmware update? Looks like they are proud.

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

Change colors: In addition to the ability to add a theme, PS4 owners can also change the background of the home screen from light blue to one of seven new colors: gold, blue, red, green, purple, pink, and gray.

SEE YOU NEVER, FUCKING BLUE

 

[valkillmore]

Sounds great! Now do MORE OF THIS!

 

[mocoworm]

Music and external USB stuff is good but overall, pretty underwhelming. This can't be 2.0.

 

[Theecliff]

Finally. Taken long enough.

 

[joecanada]

Tons of great features. Wish we didn't need to use up a precious USB port, though, for music.

Wouldn't a usb hub work on a ps4?

 

[BeeDog]

Unbelievably disappointing update. Sony fucking blows when it comes to adding the features all their users want. Seriously, who gives a shit about better voice commands and "Players You May Know"?

 

[Dart]

Fix the HUGE lag in friend lists, messages and other notifications and I'd be happy.

This. PSN has never been so slow, almost wish it wasn't so successful.

 

[Skux]

USB music, I'll take it.

Cleaning up the home screen is welcome but I don't know why they don't just use folders, as has been suggested to them countless times.

 

[Blablurn]

The PSN will die again once it's out

 

[Dragon]

If they don't fix the downloads stuff, I really don't know what to tell you. All that stuff is nice for sure, but c'mon.

 

[chubigans]

I couldn't think of a less relevant feature to add in 2014 on any product or platform.

Whatever man. The era of the USB Walkman is at hand.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Glad to have my own music, but would prefer it either on the system or my NAS. Eh..hopefully soon

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