Yes, everyone, the time has come once again. Sony has graced the PlayStation 4 with another system software update, taking the firmware to version 8.52. So, what does this new 481MB patch do? Let's not beat about the bush — here are the official patch notes for this latest firmware:
"This system software update improves system performance."
There it is, folks. The PS4's system performance is now even sturdier than ever thanks to this latest update. In all seriousness, the last gen console's UI is definitely on the slow side these days, so if there's any chance this update has helped give things a boost, that'd be grand.
In other firmware-related news, Sony has opened sign-ups for a PS5 firmware update beta program. If you want to get in on the ground floor with any future updates on Sony's new system, you'll be able to join this new initiative and help test new features, which is pretty cool.
Anyway, are you pumped up for PS4 firmware 8.52? Tell us in the comments section below.
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Love me some sweet sweet system performance.
@Quintumply That's awesome, never seen it before.👍 Sony seems to be the new Nintendo when it comes to these - Switch seems fairly stable except for the last failed update. 😝
The best way to improve performance is to get a Ps5 💪
@mrtennis1990 Good luck, buddy 🙂 It took me ages, but I got lucky, I guess. Hope you pick one up soon!
Random comment...I just got an email from Sony saying I was selected to purchase a PS5 from them. It only took 1 year after signing up for them to get back to me. I was able to get a launch console so it's not much use anymore.
"the last gen console's UI is definitely on the slow side these days"
Not noticed my Pro getting slow? It's a quick as it's ever been, partly in thanks to the SSD. But I'll take a bit MORE performance thanks!
Thought my PS4 looked more stable on the shelf this afternoon than when i looked at it this morning. Good stuff. 👍
On the PS5 firmware Beta programme, i got the email, but im still not in the camp where i want to sign up for it. Too many instances of firmware bricking consoles - i can wait for the new updates to be rolled out as and when they are ready
Maybe they are improving "performance" in hope to get Oscar Award...
@huntbearpig bro you can make me happy with it if you want?! Help a fellow push square guy out
System performance is fine. It's in the skills department that I'm lacking. Sigh.
I got that link also even though i got one from launch. @huntbearpig
@helloim_anthony i think quite a few people have. I saw another post of someone else who received it. Hopefully supply issues won't be an issue much longer!
@BrintaPap Haha I would love to man, but I think the shipping from the US to Europe would make the cost skyrocket.
@kingbreww you could always give me your ps5 instead 😜 a bit of a goldmine to see a ps5....
I guess this update is the reason my PS5 wasn't able to detect my PS4.
still plenty of life in the old dog yet
1440p support and custom game folders next please Sony!
@huntbearpig ah dang thanks tho. I forgot about location.
update my ps4 into a ps5 . thats the only update we need.
Does this mean a small PS5 update is coming? They probably share a codebase. Same issues with one could be present in the other
@Cyxn1d3 Sounds like hard drive errors to me. When you shut down the PS4, are you letting the white light stop pulsing before you pull the plug?
Might be worth reinstalling the firmware as a first possible fix (from the boot menu). If that doesn't help, maybe time for a replacement HDD or preferably an SSD if finances allow?
From my own experience, I regularly open the web-browser when I'm searching for something in Elder Scrolls Online and it has never missed a beat.
@mrtennis1990 I put a PS5 in my online basket when Very had them yesterday. I was frantically trying to borrow the money until payday but unfortunately i had no joy. I put it in my basket almost an hour after they went on sale and it stayed in my basket until late last night until it finally said 'the Item in your basket has been removed as the stock is sold out". It seems that the supply is finally catching up to the demand.
@Cyxn1d3 Sounds like it's an internal HDD problem as all the saves etc. are saved on there. Assume you've done the rebuild databases options from the boot menu?
If you're using external drives to store all your games you probably just need a smallish capacity internal replacement such as
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seagate-500GB-Laptop-Solid-Hybrid/dp/B00B99JU5M/ref=sr_1_4?brr=1&dchild=1&qid=1624520189&rd=1&s=computers&sr=1-4&th=1
so the Pro will hopefully run more stable.
I feel like a traitor, but I didn’t use my PS4 for a few weeks now, ever since I bought a Nintendo Switch 😶. Will check the update maybe it will bring me “back” from my break 🤪
@Cyxn1d3 I have the same issue with the slow browser. I don't know if you play Rocket league but if there's an online tournament happening, you can forget trying to watch it as the browser just can't handle the stream, it just freezes.
I also thought that the extra 1GB of RAM was there to handle background tasks etc.
I thought mine started running slow after we had 2 power outages in quick succession but I'm not so sure now.
Sometimes after closing games the home screen will almost freeze, maybe this new update will fix it.
I can't download any of my games since the latest update
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