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Soapbox The Worst Thing About PS4 Firmware Update 4.50
Sammy reckons the new Notifications Menu sucks
We can all probably agree that PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.50 is a good update: the external hard drive support is welcome, the custom wallpapers feature is nice to have, and the addition of Boost Mode is great if you're a PS4 Pro owner. But there's one thing about the update that I can't wrap my...
Guide How to Update PlayStation VR's System Software
Virtual reality firmware updates
Just like the PS4, Sony is also releasing firmware updates for the PlayStation VR headset. But how you update the virtual reality device's system software? In this guide, we show you how. How to Update PlayStation VR's system software: Here's how to download the latest firmware update for PlayStation VR: Connect...
Guide How to Change Your PSN Profile's Colour on PS4
Give your profile a lick of paint
Did you know that you can change the colour of your PSN profile on the PlayStation 4 as part of PS4 firmware update 4.50? You'll need to create a PS4 cover image first, but you can find out more information on how to do that through the link. Once you've got a cover image, we're going to show you how to change the...
Guide How to Attach an External HDD to Your PS4
Increase your storage space with a USB hard drive
You can finally attach an external hard drive disk (HDD) to your PlayStation 4 as part of firmware update 4.50. There's one thing you'll need to keep in mind before you take advantage of this feature, though: your external HDD must support USB 3.0. If it's a USB 2.0 drive, then it won't meet Sony's...
Guide How to Create Custom Wallpapers on PS4
Set a beautiful background
The PlayStation 4 has got some fantastic pre-made themes, but what if you want something a little more personal? That's where PS4 firmware update 4.50 comes in. The software upgrade lets you make your very own backgrounds - but how do you create custom wallpapers on PlayStation 4? Allow us to quickly explain the process...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.50 Is Live Right Now
Download festival
After an arduous wait and prolonged beta testing period, PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.50 is live now. The update weighs in at 339.9MB in size, so shouldn't take you long to download; either way, make sure that you have it installed before you sit down to play, because online functionality will be locked until you've updated...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.50 Release Ruled Out
Still no official date
There was strong speculation that PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.50 would roll out today, but the lack of a PlayStation Blog post always seemed suspect. Now Sony has clarified on its Ask PlayStation Twitter account, stressing that there's no official date for the upgraded system software announced yet. We'd h
News PS4 Pro's Boost Mode Is Proving to Be Quite the Beast
Time to upgrade?
It's a truth universally acknowledged that a PlayStation 4 firmware update's best features are those that Sony fails to actually announce -- and PS4 Pro's boost mode is proving the old adage accurate yet again. The beta for the system software overhaul is technically under NDA, but that's not stopping some from risking their YouTube...
Poll Has Your PS4 Started to Run a Little Slower Lately?
The great lag epidemic
Here's a thing: is your PlayStation 4 running slower than you remember? We're not talking about a crippling sluggishness – you may want to contact Sony about that – but a subtle lag when you're browsing through the home menu or trying to boot apps? It's never been 100 per cent perfect, but we've definitely noticed a few...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.5 Coming Soon
Sony wants beta testers
Sony's revealed that it's looking for beta testers to try out the PlayStation 4's next firmware update. In other words, the current-gen system's getting a software refresh at some point in the near future. There's currently no word on what update 4.5 will actually do, but given that it'll be going through a beta testing...
Feature 5 PS4 Firmware Updates Sony Needs to Add in 2017
Everyday improvements
While its competitors have been putting out firmware updates more frequently, you can't really say that the PlayStation 4's fallen behind. The console's been in a sturdy state since launch, and any updates since then have only served to improve the experience. In fact, outside of a handful of oft-requested features, we somewhat...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.07 Puts in a Surprise Appearance
Quality of life
There's a new PlayStation 4 firmware update out, but given the low-key nature of its deployment, you can probably hazard a guess at its purpose. Weighing in at 312.3MB, the patch promises to "improve the quality of the system performance". No material changes, then. This one appears to be optional as we were able to connect to the...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.06 Improves the Quality of Your Console
Sweet
PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.06 has put in a surprise appearance today, and rather than stabilising the system, it promises to improve the "quality" of your console. We're not entirely sure what that means, but okay. The update weighs in at 312.3MB, so it isn't exactly going to break through your bandwidth cap. It is mandatory, however,...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.05 Improves the Quality of System Performance
Stable again
Today's unexpected PlayStation 4 firmware update may still be vague, but it's bringing "quality" to the system's performance – rather than the usual "stability". Weighing in at 312.1MB and mandatory if you want to play online, v4.05 is available now. It's unclear at the time of typing what improvements it actually brings, but...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.01 Puts in a Surprise Appearance
Stable stuff
Sony's dropped a new PlayStation 4 firmware update this morning, which will bring added stability to your system. Our understanding is that this update – dubbed v4.01 and weighing in at 312.1MB – has been rolled out with PlayStation VR in mind, though there's nothing in the patch notes to back that up. Probably bug fixes and the...
Video PS4 Firmware Update 4.00's Secret Neatest Feature
Sing song
PlayStation 4's latest firmware update brings a lot of obvious advantages to the new-gen console, but as is so often the case, it's the "secret" features that are causing our pulse to race. Case in point: Spotify's integration with the system now runs so deep that it'll recommend playlists based upon what you're playing. In the video...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Is Available to Download Now
Weighs in at 312MB
Sony has released PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00, which brings with it hotly anticipated features like folders and a spruced up user interface. The patch weighs in at 312MB in total, so if you don't have the fastest Internet connection, you may want to turn on your console on a few minutes before you intend to play, as you...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Adds New Features Tomorrow
Available to everyone imminently
The long awaited new PlayStation 4 firmware update – numbered v4.00 and codenamed 'Shingen' – will officially release tomorrow, bringing a bevy of new feature to Sony's best-selling box, including the ability to create folders. In order to celebrate the news, the platform holder's outlined some of the additional...
Video Have a Gander at PS4 Firmware Update 4.00's Features
Guided tour
Sony released some screenshots of PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00 yesterday, and we figured that we'd pick them apart in a super simple video for you. While we don't have access to any video footage yet – we'll get that when the beta goes live, no doubt – there's a lot to glean from the refresh's first batch of screenshots. One...
News Here's Your First Look at Folders on PS4
Nice 'n' tidy
As reported earlier today, folders are finally coming to the PlayStation 4 as part of the impending firmware update v4.00 – but how do they look? Well, the Japanese PlayStation Blog has released some screenshots showing off the new system software, and embedded above you can see the oft
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Details Revealed by Sony
Folders! Reworked user interface! Better Trophies!
Sony's gone ahead and revealed what you can expect from the PlayStation 4's upcoming firmware. The 4.0 download - codenamed Shingen - will finally bring folders to the system, allowing users to sort and organise their games and applications. A good start. To coincide with this new feature, the user...
Feature 6 Features PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Must Include
Making PS4 way better with one update
Perhaps the biggest disappointment that can be levelled at the PlayStation 4 is that, three years after its original release, it still feels a bit like a launch console. Don't get us wrong: we absolutely adore the device – but there are some really obvious features that have been absent since launch, and we're...
Talking Point What PS4 Firmware Update 4.0 Features Do You Want?
Folders? PSone Classics? External HDD support?
Sony sprung the smallest slither of PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00 news this week, confirming that a beta for the big update will commence next month – but stopping short of announcing any features. It's been quite a while since we last got a major system software refresh for the Japanese giant's...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.55 Doesn't Appear to Do Much
Oh well
PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.55 is available now, but it probably doesn't do much. While we don't have access to the patch notes just yet – we'll add any information we can get hold of to the bottom of this post – it's assumed that this 300MB download is merely designed for stability. Perhaps it may pave the way for the eventual...
Poll Are You Happy with the PS4's Current Firmware?
Or does it need a bit of tweaking?
For what it's worth, we reckon that the PlayStation 4 is in a decent position right now. Recently released firmware update v3.50 brought some nice functionality to Sony's home console, including the ability to appear offline, optional friend notifications, and remote play support for PC and Mac. Regardless of how...
News Are There Any Secret Features in PS4 Firmware Update 3.50?
Yes, of course
The patch notes for PlayStation 4 firmware updates rarely tell the full tale, as Sony often squeezes in an extra feature or two. And that continues to be true with v3.50 – the latest system software which launched yesterday. The web is awash with all kinds of hidden upgrades, and we've included them all for your perusal below. To...
Opinion Three Basic Firmware Features That Would Make PS4 Way Better
Overnight improvements
PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50 launched this week and it's pretty good. Among the oft-requested features, the all-new system software includes the ability to appear offline and enable
News You Can Download PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Now
Milestone system software deploys
The much anticipated PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50 has launched around the world, weighing it at 299.7MB in size. Switching on your system should trigger the download immediately, but remember, you can tell your console to manage the entire update procedure behind-the-scenes – probably the best option if you...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Brings Friend Notifications, PC Remote Play Tomorrow
Event scheduling! PSN status tool! DailyMotion!
It's been in beta for what feels like an eternity, but PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50 will finally be released to the public starting tomorrow. The update, as previously reported, includes a whole host of new social features and system software improvements – including oft-requested options like...
News There Are Some Secret Features in PS4 Firmware Update v3.50
PSN down? Now you don't even need to Google it
Despite requests from Sony not to share any specific details regarding PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50, the full feature list has... Well, inevitably leaked on Twitter. And there's much more to the system software overhaul than the ability to receive friend notifications and to appear offline. In...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Beta Codes Are Being Sent Out
Hard hat time
Check your emails – we'll totally wait. As promised, Sony's sending out beta codes for PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50, so if you've been selected, you should have heard back from the platform holder by now. Remember, while there is some risk involved with unfinished software like this, you'll be able to roll back your system...
Poll Are You Happy with PS4 Firmware Update 3.50?
Yay or nay?
Sony detailed PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50 this week, revealing its codename – Musashi, for those curious – and the list of features that it will introduce. Chief among them is the ability to turn on friend notifications and appear offline – but it also includes improved party functionality, better event scheduling, support...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Adds Friend Notifications and Offline Status
Still no folders, though
Sony's outlined some of the key new features that will be made available as part of PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50. The system software overhaul – codenamed Musashi – will bring with it a slew of improvements and additions, including online friend notifications and the ability to appear offline so that you're not...
Feature 5 Firmware Updates the PS4 Desperately Needs in 2016
Sort it out, Sony
Republished on Wednesday, 17th February 2016: We're bringing this feature back from the archives following the news that Sony is about to beta test PS4 firmware update v3.50. The original text follows. Originally published on Tuesday, 5th January 2016: Pipe down at the back – the PlayStation 4 certainly isn't a turd in its...
News Sony Wants You to Test the Next PS4 Firmware Update
v3.5 incoming
Its details may be shrouded in secrecy, but Sony wants you to test the next PlayStation 4 firmware update. "Starting today you can sign up to be a beta tester and get a sneak peek at some of the features making their way to your PS4," wrote marketing boffin John Koller on the PlayStation Blog. Exciting, eh? The beta program will begin...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.15 Is Available Now
But what does it do?
It's PlayStation 4 firmware update time, so prepare your bandwidth and brace yourself for bitter disappointment: more system stability awaits. The console's latest upgrade – dubbed v3.15 for those keeping count – doesn't make any noticeable changes to Sony's device, but it weighs in at just 275.5MB, so at least you'll be...
News Shuhei Yoshida Promises More PS4 Firmware Features
Re-iterates that 2016 will be an amazing year
Sony won't rest on its 30.2 million sales any time soon, as Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has promised more PlayStation 4 firmware updates are on the way. As part of a Dengeki PlayStation stream watched by
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.11 Stabilises Your System
Stable as a table
Well then, we haven't had one of these for a while. Sony's rolled out a new firmware update for the PlayStation 4, which is mandatory. The update – numbered v3.11 for those keeping count – offers nothing other than system software stability, but you will need to download it if you want to connect to the PlayStation Network. It...
News Engineers Working to Enable Online Notifications in Future PS4 Firmware Update
At Long Last just logged in
Sony recently sent out a survey regarding future PlayStation 4 firmware update features, and it mentioned the oft-requested online notifications. Now, speaking on PlayStation France's Twitter account, Worldwide Studio's president Shuhei Yoshida has hinted that the functionality may
News Sony Knows Exactly What PS4 Firmware Update Features You Want
Folders, online notifications, and so on
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...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.10 Brings New Features
Lots of new stickers
PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 only launched a few weeks ago, but Sony has already followed up with some new features. While stability updates are common after a big system software overhaul, firmware update v3.10 actually includes some nifty new features – including a bunch of stickers based upon The Last of Us, God of...
News At Least PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Appears to Have Boosted Download Speeds
Silver lining
We were rather critical of PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 in our feature earlier today, but one positive that appears to be doing the rounds is that the system software refresh has boosted download speeds. Slow downloads have been a constant criticism on Sony's new-gen console of late, perhaps suggesting that it was a bug rather...
Opinion PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Is One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Making a mess
Sony often gets criticised for being slow to update its console in comparison to the competition, but the reality is that the PlayStation 4 launched in a much better place than people give it credit for. There are obvious tweaks that still need to be made to the user interface to improve it – folders, friends notifications, and so...
Site News Join the Push Square Community on PS4
Forever friends
Now there's an easier way for you to hook up with other Push Square members to play your games – courtesy of the PlayStation 4's brand new Communities feature. Alright, a lack of foresight on Sony's part means that it's actually not all that easy to join in on the fun, but we've spent the day figuring out a handful of ways that you...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Weighs in at 250.3MB
Available to download now
The day doth cometh, as PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 has arrived. The system software overhaul weighs in at just 250.3MB in size, so shouldn't take you longer than ten or so minutes to download on an average connection. Remember that if you leave your system in Rest Mode it will do all of the heavy lifting for you...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Rolls Out Tomorrow
PlayStation Plus cloud storage increased and more
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'...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Beta Invitations Are Out
What are you doing here?
You may want to quickly check your emails before reading on, as Sony has been sending out invitations to the PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 beta throughout the course of the day. The platform holder opened registrations to the system software test late last month, so if you applied, there's a good chance that you may...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Will Boost PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage Space
YouTube Gaming support, PNG screenshots, and much more
The gaming gods have listened, and this is turning out to be the most glorious of birthdays. Not only is Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain currently firmly inserted into this author's PlayStation 4, but Sony has confirmed that
News Sony Wants PS4 Firmware Update Beta Testers
It could be you
Sony's on the lookout for good looking people with a PlayStation 4 in order to beta test the next firmware update for the new-gen system. To enrol, you'll need a console, a master account, and an Internet connection – so not a lot, then. If you think that you fit the bill, North Americans can enrol through here, while Europeans can...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Currently Being Beta Tested
YouTube broadcasting, Twitter videos, and more
After what feels like an eternal wait, Sony is currently beta testing firmware update v3.00 for the PlayStation 4. The news comes courtesy of a Japanese blog, but looks legitimate to us. Those of you with long memories may recall that the manufacturer rolled out a beta for firmware update v2.50, so this...
