There's been frustration over recent PlayStation 4 firmware updates. Sony's been slow rolling out system software overhauls, and while we're fond of features such as Communities, they don't feel like they should be a priority. But while the platform holder's not exactly implementing the kind of upgrades that we want, there's no question that it knows what people are asking for.
A private survey sent out to PS4 owners asks respondents to tick which features they'd most like to be added to the device, and the options cover basically every most requested addition. We've included the checklist below, but highlights include folders, online notifications, custom backgrounds, PSone and PlayStation 2 playback, and the ability to change your PlayStation Network username.
We've included the full checklist originally posted on NeoGAF below, and we'd honestly tick every single one of these options. Which do you think are a priority, or do you reckon that that the console's competent as it is? Take a look and tell us your opinion in the comments section below.
[source neogaf.com]
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I could live without custom backgrounds, but everything else needs to be added.
@get2sammyb yeah they do but custom backgrounds would be a nice little bonus
Basically everything on the list so
I'd like the option to remove trophies completely. For example, I have singstar and fifa trophies despite not playing the games (My girlfriend plays singstar and her cousin likes fifa, they both used my ps3 on my profile). That's surely an option?
Wasn't PS2 Classics sort of hinted by being rated, It was Ape Escape 2 and I think Twisted Metal: Black, there was another Classic that was rated too, and wish list is already available now as of recently.
The Wishlist has that heart next to an item now.
PS2 Classics first then add everything else later. I want my rogue galaxy running on my ps4 >.>
my PS2 is on it's last legs, sadly.
Yes PS2 Classics PLEASE! I want to play Fatal Frame and Dead or Alive 2 Hardcore on my PS4. Speaking of FF, sorry if it's off topic, I'm really enjoying the new FF on Wii U. SO GLAD it's back in the US.
First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll
Then we let it pop, don't let it go
Kaz gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya
Kaz gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya
Wishlist, gifting, and being able to rank my un played games so I don't forget abt them.
Definitely want PS2 Classics.
Being able to connect any Bluetooth headsets. The official ones are either crap or too expensive.
@Johnnycide there is, press options on your trophy list
I'd like PSone & PS2 classics and the ability to remove items from your library (such as Demos and Betas).
But mostly, I'd like to be able to pop a PS3 disc in my PS4, and be able to play it on PSNow for free.
Why they did not put all the above. They need ones of these for the 3DS.
@Johnnycide
I'm with you there... I got some games that have one trophy I wish I could delete.
@Skum89
There is that option, but only if you have zero% trophies on said game!
I don't want to hide those games I want to delete them for good.
PS and PS2 playback would be the most interesting feature.
Yes, adds them. I really want to make my PSN Id Jaz007 like everything else.
All of them. All of those options. Every last one.
@get2sammyb If they add friends notifications, they should do it the same way as the XB1. On the XB1 you can choose which friends you want to be notified of simply by choosing the follow friend option. Its a good system which is going to be needed if you have a large friends list. Otherwise it could become annoying being notified every time friends come online or join a party.
All I really want is folders, MP3 playback and maybe delete from library. I find it strange that I am unable to remove the games, beta's and demo's from nearly two years ago.
@Skum89 Yeah I agree. I went out and purchased the Turtle Beach PX4's which cost me £150 which are wireless, but I still have to plug them into the DS4. On my PS3 they're totally wireless.
I wish Sony would update the PlayStation App for smart phones. I'd like to be able to join PS4 party's on my phone just like you can on the Vita.
External HDD support for games and other media.... Please!
The only must have is change PSN ID. I would even pay 10$ for it, because it's a one in a lifetime change.
I'm staggered that after all this time, seemingly no one has noticed that game clip recordings don't capture the voices of friends in your chat party. Even with all the settings checked off, and friends allowing their voices to be captured, it doesn't work.
So many clips of me having a one sided conversation with myself... Seemingly.
If you live stream, it works, but for clip recordings it doesn't. Sad thing is that it's been reported on the feedback page, but it's like page 20000 or something.
All of these would be nice additions, but I can't complain with how it is now. The UI is fast and snappy, and everything works properly. If I had to choose one I guess folders, but even that is not something I would use very often. More choice is always better though I guess.
@Neolit it only works on games where you haven't earned any trophies. If you have one trophy then you're up slack alley
Ps1 classics so I can play my vita library on the big screen - that happens right? Crossplay on classics?
Ps2 classics would be amazing and the Library organising is a must. I've only been a part of the eco system for 21 months and its already a nightmare.
@VanillaLake if that was an option I have a ton of ps2 games in a sleeve including final fantasy 12, soul calibur 3 and nfa underground 2. Bring it Sony.
what do you mean by a private survey? One send out by Sony? But isn't available to everyone?
those are all things that should have been day one, and they are forgetting one big one... external HD support
I honestly can't believe external storage support isn't on that list D:
Now as much as I want to be able to change my username...
"Appear offline" mode is absolutely a priority. For obvious reasons I don't want my friends knowing that I have Akiba's trip.. lol
Please.
I don't care about friends notifications or wishlist, but I do want everything else. Mostly appear offline & game categories or folders.
All i want is pretty simple really. Id like to be able to delete movie trailers from my video library, along with demos, and to change my psn id. I have the name on hold so id have to delete that account thats not used, ive thought of just starting over, but sadly didnt think of it before id already purchased the majority of last years titles digitally on my primary account. Also, and i know its a long shot, but let me activate more than one ps4 as my primary, i have 2 consoles, let me activate them both for offline play of my titles please.
ps1 and ps2 classics would be great, i would also like to change my PSN ID for sure , those are the most important enhancements they may make.
I want everything on the list.
Everything please!
Change PSN ID is on there did they not say that was not possible I am one who always wanted to update mine so hope that comes up I would also like the custom backgrounds and avatars but also to be able to change my status to offline sometimes so I am not still bothered by tons of alerts about my friends is a must
@DualWielding don't they all ready have that I know you can back up save or do you mean the ability to install games on external hdd to save space
Increase the amount of people you can block.
I can have 1000 random 'friends' but can only block 30 cretins at a time..??
I hope they bring back the 'USB Music Player' App thingy because using the Media Player is a JOKE now(can't start your Music after you start a game now) :-/
"there's no question that it knows what people are asking for."
After they sent out a private survey asking people what they want....
Top3: Folders, Custom Backgrounds, and Change PSN ID.
Two of those were already possible on their last console. It's obvious that those should be at the top of the priority list.
PS1 and PS2 classics with the ability to play them off the disc would be stupendous excellent.
no offence but i dont understand why people care about backwards compatibility. ps2/3s are dime a dozen these days. why not just go buy one to play those games. if anything sony needs to make sure to properly emulate them digitally on psn. i guess im in the minority because i am DYING for custom backgrounds as well as folders and a store wish list. i would LOVE to have multiple options for the menu layout. i personally HATE it with its huge icons that take up the entire screen.
@Gmork___ I still have a PS2 hooked up to my TV but HDTVs don't really do the games justice. It'd be nice to have them upscaled and smoothed. I think having least PS1 backwards compatibility could be a shrewd move if advertised properly as it would play on people's nostalgia for the PlayStation brand. I wonder how many people are aware that the PS3 plays PS1 games off the disc?
To everyone asking for folders, how would they actually work?.
@mookysam
Didn't know that! Now I just need to dig out a Ps1 disk and give it a try... Thanks
@themcnoisy I would buy PS2 Fatal Frame games in a heartbeat!
Minus the backwards compatibility, I feel these are all basic features that should be added. - The End -
change my psn name definitely. stuck with a stupid nickname from pc lan days. I'd pay a fiver just for opportunity!
PS1 Classics and PS2 Classics would be nice to have. I have a bunch of them, paid and PSPlus freebie.
Actually, another thing I'd like to see is something off of the Xbox One. You know how, on the X1, you can highlight a game, press a button, and go to a "manage game" function where you can download all your DLC at once?
If PS4 doesn't have that, it should, considering all the DLC pieces for DriveClub and DOA5LR.
Folders, PS1 and PS2 classics - to stop me returning to my PS3. Ability to access my PS3 items (full game like infamous download only like Valiant Hearts/ōkami) that I bought on my PS4 instead without streaming, and returning to the PS3 all the time just to play something.
I only care about them implementing folders, adding alot more PS1/PS2 Classics, and finally adding total DLNA support, like the PS3 had.
DLNA meaning being able to play most AVI and MP4 video files.
1-PS2 Classics (Not by PS Now because many like me doesn't have a fast connection)
2-PS1 Classics (also not by PS Now)
3- Change PSN ID (a feature nearly every PS3/4 owner dreamed of having)
4- Notification when a friend is online (have been waiting for this feature since day one, it should have been there from long ago)
5- 'Appear offline' mode (have been waiting for this feature for so long, some people really needs it)
This is my most wanted features and the rest of features we need them also but after having the ones that I listed above, hope that Sony reads this comment, Thanks
@mookysam true
@itshoggie They could work the way they work on the Wii U or 3DS? ¯|(ツ)/¯
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