Firmware update days have become significant events in the PlayStation Nation, with big refreshes attracting significant attention to the system. Brace yourself for 30th September, then, as after an extensive beta testing period, Sony has announced that system software v3.00 – codenamed 'Kenshin' – will deploy on the PlayStation 4.
This is an absolutely gigantic update, spanning everything from entirely new applications all the way through to user interface improvements and enhancements. The headline feature this time around is probably the upgrade to 10GB of PlayStation Plus cloud storage, which should solve all of your auto-upload woes. Sharing video clips to Twitter and PNG screenshots should also be welcome.
But that's absolutely not all: the Events application will allow you to keep track of major activities occurring in the games that you play, while the Communities feature will enable you to build small social networks around your favourite titles and the things that interest you. There'll also be a dedicated PlayStation Plus area added to the system, allowing you to seek out special offers and your free games with ease.
Last but not least, you'll now be able to stream your gameplay direct to YouTube, while various improvements have been made to the Live from PlayStation application, enabling you to access the very best content with ease. And just for fun, stickers have been added to the messaging application, featuring characters from Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, LittleBigPlanet 3, and more.
Check back to the site tomorrow because we'll have everything that you need to know about firmware update v3.00 in full detail. And if you're eager for a little more information in the meantime, check out the trailer embedded below and hop over to the PlayStation Blog, where you'll find various screenshots and videos. Hype!
[source blog.eu.playstation.com, via blog.us.playstation.com]
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I hope friend notifications have sneakily made there way into the update
Sounds great. I heard rumours about them adding PS2 games. Hopefully we get that soon.
@SKC_Diamond You can now favourite friends, so they're definitely around the corner.
I had the beta of this and to be honest I didn't really use many of the features other than favourite friends. Really hope they add customised friend online notifications soon although surprised it's not in this big 3.0 one.
It also makes me think we'll be waiting for 4.0 for PS2/PS1 games if we ever get them.
On the subject of Communties, we want to do a Push Square one obviously, but if you could all hold back on creating one so a staff member can build it, that would be appreciated. We'll post all of the information on the site explaining how to join as soon as it's live.
@get2sammyb Great idea. It's a brilliant community here on Pushsquare.
So, I will go home and get my PS4 on Friday night. I can start playing it by Tuesday due to the capped downloads on the damn box.
@get2sammyb good shout. Might be worth giving that a news article of its own on the site now though, as there's no guarantee everyone will see your warning in the comments here!
You had me at cloud storage increased...
Still no Custom Folders? + I want the complete opposite of all that 'Social' stuff i.e a 'apper off-line' feature
I've enjoyed the Beta. I look forward to more updates to it in the coming months. I hope they add the ability to "Pin" your Top 10 or 15 most played games so they stay in place.
I was also hoping to be able to create my own events and invite friends and they can invite their friends to the event. Say Destiny Strike Night 6 PM or PES League play etc...
Cheers!!
i just want to save any picture onto the system and use it for my theme with at least the brightness option. plus an option for a less obtrusive menu so i can see said theme. AND FOLDERS! oohhh man folders would be SO nice. but i love the idea of having a pushsquare community!!! when im playing online i tend to easily forget whos who. im sure i play street fighter with some of you but i honestly cant say who. im sure this community thingy would help.
So communities will be similar to Mii verse nice.
The communities feature sounds great, as does the PNG option for pictures. Now we just need them to get rid of the annoying "discover" notification
To avoid another Sony fail, maybe they should roll out the XBox one dashboard.
We had pins years ago. And functionality for PS 1 - 3 games? Hahahahaha!!!
Great job Sony! I'll enjoy the the Communities section since I play a lot of RE:Revelations 2 Raid Mode. This is a cool update, and I look forward to checking it out.
@Anchorsam_9
Yes for real..
The discover notifications are a little annoying. Lol
@SKC_Diamond same! I feel like they should add that back and offline mode.
Also some good forum like controls on the groups, that would be best.
@get2sammyb How long willl it take?? *scratch *scratch lol
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