Tag: Firmware
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.72 Is Available to Download Now
What kind of number is that
It's only been a couple of weeks since the PlayStation 4's last firmware update dropped, but that hasn't stopped Sony from launching another one. Weighing in at just over 340MB, you can boot up your system and download firmware version 4.72 right now. So, what does it do? Well, given the update's unorthodox numbering,...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.70 Is Available to Download Now
Steady as she goes
This latest PlayStation 4 software update may have appeared out of nowhere, but we'd recommend not getting too excited. As many of you will probably have already guessed, firmware 4.70 simply promises better stability and performance. It weighs in at around 340MB, and you'll need to download it in order to make use of your...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on PS4 Firmware Update 4.50?
Beast mode engaged
PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 has been out for a couple of days now, and the general consensus around the 'net seems to be that it's a solid improvement. We could easily start ranting on about what features are included and all that, but it'd be much easier to simply direct you through to our full round up, which you can find...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.50 Launches Tomorrow
Confirmed, this time
Disappointed that PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 didn't make the cut yesterday? Well despair no more, as Sony has slapped a confirmed release date on the software upgrade. You can expect the new firmware to go live tomorrow - that's the 9th March at the time of writing. So, what's included? To start with, we're finally...
News It Looks Like PS4 Firmware Update 4.50 Launches Tomorrow
The big one
PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 is set to release tomorrow, according to post over on Reddit. Said post sources a technical support email from Sony, which supposedly lets slip that the update is incoming. "With the release of System Software Update 4.50 tomorrow there will be a patch to version 2.40 of the PS VR firmware," it reads,...
News Sony Confirms PS4 Pro Boost Mode, Already Improving a Number of Games
More like Beast Mode, eh?
Earlier today, following the reveal of PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50, beta testers quickly discovered a new option within their system settings. On PS4 Pro, users found a new 'Boost Mode' toggle that supposedly enhances the performance of titles that haven't received a specific Pro patch. In simpler terms, games that...
Poll What PS4 Firmware 4.50 Feature are You Most Looking Forward To?
A lot to choose from
In case you missed it, PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 has been detailed by Sony - and beta invites are going out as we type up this very article. The headline act here is that the console will finally support external hard drives - which is obviously an incredibly handy feature to have when you're at the point of desperately...
Rumour PS4 Update to Add Pro 'Boost Mode', Upping Frame Rate of Unpatched Games
Game changer
Wow, this could be pretty huge. Spotted by the ever-eagle eyed users over on NeoGAF, the upcoming PlayStation 4 firmware update will apparently let you activate a 'boost mode' on PS4 Pro, which will allow unpatched games to take advantage of the supercharged console's extra power. At present, only titles that have been specifically...
News Next PS4 Firmware Update Finally Brings External Hard Drive Support
Custom wallpapers also make the cut
PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 is looking like an important step forward for the current-gen console. After years of asking for it, users are finally getting external hard drive support, allowing you to connect with drives up to 8TB in size. Fantastic news for those of you who aren't keen on swapping out the...
News Sony Sends Out Another Wave of PS4 Firmware 4.0 Beta Invites
Second time lucky
Potentially good news if you applied for the PlayStation 4 firmware 4.0 beta and didn't receive an invite, as Sony's sending out a second wave of emails. Maybe you'll get lucky this time around. The beta allows participants to sample the system's next update, which adds folders so that you can organise your games and apps, and...
News PS4 Firmware 4.0 Beta Invites Are Being Sent Out Now
So it begins
If you signed up for the PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.0 beta last month, then you may want to keep an eye on your email inbox. Beta invites are reportedly going out as we sit here typing this very article, so here's hoping that you've been selected as one of the chosen testers. Firmware 4.0 brings numerous improvements to Sony's...
News A Big PS4 Firmware Update Is Incoming
You can sign up for the beta now
We guess it's that time again, eh? Sony's revealed that there's an important firmware update in the works for PlayStation 4, and you can get an early look at its new features via an upcoming beta. If you're in North America, you can sign up through here, while those of you in Europe should click through here. So,...
News PS4 Firmware Update 1.7.2 Available For Download Now, PS3 Update 4.60 Coming Soon
Both "improve system software stability during use of some features"
If you turn on your beloved PS4 today you'll be prompted to download and install firmware package 1.7.2 — the latest update for Sony's popular next-gen home console. Owners of Sony's previous domestic system needn't feel left out, either — the PS3 is getting firmware update...
News Vita Firmware V1.67 Launches, Doesn't Do Much
Optional stability
Shortly before the PlayStation Vita launched, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida stated that firmware updates on the handheld platform would be much less intrusive than on PS3. That's not quite been the case yet, as we queue up the system’s third update in less than 10 days. To be fair, version 1.67 (available now)...
News Vita Firmware V1.66 Hits with New Features
You want more?
Yesterday's Vita firmware v1.65 was removed due to a mysterious "technical fault", but its big brother is back and ready to upgrade the stuffing out of your Vita. Here's what's available in v1.66, out now: The [System Music] setting in Settings > [Sound & Display] now affects BGM in PS Store, near and Sign-Up screens...
News Sony Pulls Latest PS Vita Update Due to "Technical Fault"
As you were
We know you were chomping at the bit to download PS Vita’s latest firmware update and unlock access to anticipated features such as caps lock – but it looks like you’ll have to wait a little bit longer. Sony has pulled the firmware from its servers citing a technical fault with the update. Product manager Adam Grant explained: PS...
News Caps Lock and Power Saving In Vita Firmware v.1.65
Excitement
Ready to power up your Vita to the next level? Sony's detailed the next system software update — v1.65, fans — and its admittedly 'minor enhancements'. The PlayStation Blog states the update includes: A “Notification Alert” option will be added to Settings, so you can toggle alerts on or off “After 10 minutes” will be added...
News Fresh Shots of Vita's Multimedia Interface Surface
How you'll organise your life
Japanese site Andriasang has posted some brand new shots of the PS Vita's multimedia interface, showing the web browser, photos, music player and more. The menu system has the same slick look as the rest of the PlayStation family, with the important addition of surprisingly unobtrusive buttons on the touch screen to...
News Browse the Internet Using a Move Cursor in Update 3.50
Get online with the glowing ball
The PS3's Internet browser isn't bad – it works great for Movemodo for a start – but it doesn't make sense that you can't use the Move controller as an on-screen cursor for clicking links and so on. Well, now your prayers have been answered and all your dreams have come true, as the firmware update 3.50 adds Move...
