If you make any use of PlayStation 5's YouTube application, you might have noticed that, earlier this week, it received a patch. We didn't think much of it, especially as PS5 still doesn't let you see patch notes on the system. However, the small update added something pretty nice: HDR support.
Yes, after installing the latest update on the YouTube app, it'll be compatible with HDR, meaning any videos filmed with the tech will be displayed to their fullest on the right display. If you've a 4K, HDR-capable set, you'll notice the benefit.
Obviously, not all videos on the platform feature HDR, but there's a lot of it out there, and the PS5 app now shows them off properly. Not the most necessary thing in the world, but definitely good to know it's there.
Do you use YouTube on your PS5? Are you pleased to see HDR support come to the app? Like and subscribe in the comments section below.
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The best part of this update is that my disc drive does not longer start so spin when I launch YouTube.
Whatever they did here… it was a good thing
Screw YouTube for removing the dislike counter
1 of the things that's nice about booting up my PS5 is seeing that HDR on the upper right of my screen. I've only had the PS5 a few days and the TV about 8 months so any use I get out of the HDR makes me feel better about my purchases. I'm sure it will wear off soon, but not yet.
I'd probably be just as excited to see a 4K logo as that content is still limited so it's nice to get something in native 4k - See and Foundation on AppleTV, Wheel of Time on Amazon - but even w/o the logo I can usually tell right away. My tv is decent at upscaling, but you can still tell when the 4k source material is done right.
Speaking of, anybody play Immortals Fenyx Rising on PS4 and then the PS5 version? They look EXACTLY the same to me. So much so I thought my kid was still playing the PS4 version on the PS4. Really no difference on PS5 I can see. 🤷♂️ Maybe I should go ask that in the forum, nobody is reading youtube comments. 😂
I don't use the PS5 app because it's way easier to launch & use YouTube on my tv. But I assumed the PS5 app would have already had HDR...
I was really hoping for 8K YouTube support here😫
Perfect timing since I just ordered a 4K hdr tv.
youtube app on ps5 needs a ton of work. it stalls, it quits out saying no internet connection. plus it now focuses on ads, it begins you with a HUGE ad, usually something woke or cringe. the only thing I'd care to see with HDR in utube would be game videos, so i can see how games look with hdr on (some games are terrible with hdr, but i just got a new tv that handles hdr beautifully, i need to re-try some of those hdr-ugly games, RDR2 is a very washed out game with hdr and maybe it'll look nicer now).
I just use the app on my TV but also so few videos even have HDR anyway
@Pixelated I've had a great HDR TV for a few years but RDR2 is easily amongst the worst implementations I've seen
That's great news. However how about PSVR YouTube support on the PS5 app. I can use PSVR YouTube on the PS4 but now I've upgraded to PS5 I can no longer use it as the app does not support PSVR (3D) come on Sony seriously?
@HotGoomba
I disliked your comment. This website doesn't show you dislikes either but I just wanted to let you know.
@KippDynamite I reported your comment. This website doesn't tell you when you're reported either but I thought I'd let you know.
for legal reasons, that's a joke, I didn't actually report you.
YouTube is great but those silly ads meh
@Mad001 lol , you ever used twitch before ? I think it would make someone grateful for using youtube instead
I heard the PS5 has no internet browser , is that true ? Thats waay better than some HDR feature . the browser on PS4 is so convenient
I hate the way the Youtube App on the PS5 doesn't allow me to watch kid-protected videos. I looked it up--it wants the Youtube user to be the main account and not a sub account. The funniest part--99% of the videos I don't get to view are Sony Playstation trailers.
Glad to be of assistance with this article.
@nomither6 midnight dojo!
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