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News PS4 Firmware Update 2.57 Is Out Now
System stability only, we're afraid
Has your PlayStation 4 been feeling a little unstable of late? Good news, Sony's released a new firmware update for the new-gen format, pledging improvements "during the use of some features". Sorry, there's no word on what those actually are. This is an optional download, though, so we're assuming that it's not...
Rumour Future PS4 Firmware Update Adding Calendar App
Pick your moment
You may never lose track of your gaming schedule again, as it looks like a calendar is being added to the PlayStation 4 as part of a future firmware update. Eagle eyed gamers spotted an extra icon on the promotional images used for the European version of Journey's dynamic theme, and it very much alludes to some kind of on-board...
News A New PS4 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Right Now
Don't get too excited
You know all those cool software features that you so desperately want on your PlayStation 4? Well, you're not getting them just yet, because Sony's pumped out PS4 Firmware Update 2.55. Want to guess what it does? Yes, it's a good old stability patch, folks. The download itself is mandatory, so you'll need this if you want to...
News PS Vita Firmware Update 3.52 Increases System Stability
Steady as a rock
While the PlayStation Vita may be a "legacy" system these days, Sony clearly still sees the need to increase the device's software stability. A new firmware update – numbered v3.52 for those keeping count – deployed overnight, offering no other tangible changes. To grab the download, just head to the Settings bubble and select...
News Expect Plenty of Meaningful PS4 Firmware Updates in the Future
Sony highlights continuous advancement as key to competitive advantage
While the PlayStation 4 hasn't received a whole lot of firmware updates since its launch, Sony's done a good job of ensuring that the major ones bring meaningful changes to the system. Features such as Share Play, for example, are real game changers – and the platform holder...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.51 Is Live and Kicking
Mandatory download up now
Sony's finally got around to releasing that PlayStation 4 firmware update that leaked the other week. The patch – dubbed v2.51 – is mandatory, and is available now. It weighs in at 245MB, and promises both enhanced "system stability" and improved "operation quality". We'll have a poke around shortly and let you know if...
News Sony's Prepping a New PS4 Firmware Update
We wonder what that could be
It looks like Sony's going to release a new PlayStation 4 firmware update in the very near future, if a download file on the official PlayStation website is anything to go by. Dubbed update 2.51, it'll most likely be a standard stability upgrade, following up from the recent launch of firmware update 2.50. Details...
News Your PS Vita Is More Powerful Than Ever Before
Sony unlocks extra memory
PlayStation Vita firmware update v3.50 seemed like a bit of a non-event for Sony's handheld format, removing more features than it added. However, as part of a presentation at the Unite Tokyo 2015 event – as spotted and translated by NeoGAF member Parakeetman – the platform holder revealed that the new patch enables 30...
News Tell This Person What You Want in PS4's Next Firmware Update
It might just make the grade
Sony's done decently enough in the PlayStation 4 firmware update department – Suspend/Resume is a Godsend – but it does seem to take its time between patches. This makes it extra frustrating when your most demanded feature doesn't make the shortlist, as you know that it's going to be a while before the functionality...
News Turn Your PS4 Trophy Hunting into a Scrapbook of Screens
For the committed pot collector
This author's never owned a scrapbook. Well, that's a lie actually – your humble host's probably purchased several over the years, but has never had the patience to fill them with photos. Why is any of this relevant? Well, because that's what one of the new features in PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 reminds us...
News PS4 Will Now Automatically Search for Updates When You Insert a Blu-ray
Saints preserve us
Stop press: the best PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 feature has been found by this enthusiastic author. Upon inserting a farm fresh copy of Bloodborne into Sony's black behemoth earlier today, your humble host spotted that its day one patch started to download immediately. "It's done that since the beginning of time," we hear...
Round Up Your Ultimate Guide to PS4 Firmware Update 2.50
Bringing everything together
This has been a much calmer PlayStation 4 firmware update day than those that have come before; that leaked beta test must have helped. While it's possible that issues may yet crop up, PS4 firmware update v2.50 has rolled out flawlessly thus far – well, as long as you're able to overlook that
News So, How Does DualShock 4 Button Remapping Work on PS4?
A game changer
One of the more eye-catching additions announced for PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 pertained to button remapping. Added as part of a slew of new accessibility features – which allow you to increase the size of text, zoom in, and even invert colours – you can now completely adapt the DualShock 4's controller layout to your...
News You Can Now Share Trophies with PS4 Firmware Update 2.50
You big boaster, you
If you're the kind of person who has a head larger than the average doorframe, then you're probably going to be interested in this new PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 feature. Essentially enabling you to share Trophies, it will allow you to flaunt your latest Platinum trinket right under all of your unfortunate followers'...
Guide How to Automatically Install PS4 Firmware Updates in Rest Mode
Time saver
As long as you've got background downloads enabled, your PlayStation 4 will automatically download patches and firmware updates while your system is in Rest Mode. However, up until system software v2.50, you had to manually turn on your system in order to install any operating system overhauls. That's no longer the case, as an automatic...
News You'll Now Know When You're Playing with PlayStation Royalty
Mind your manners
Ever wondered whether that person that you just swore at in Killzone: Shadow Fall is actually someone from Guerrilla Games? A new feature added as part of PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 will set apart certain industry professionals, such as selected game developers, producers, designers, community managers, and more. Push...
News Sony, Why the Heck Have You Moved the PS4's PlayStation Store Icon?
One step forward, two steps back
If there's one thing that this author can't stand about Sony, it's the company's needless obsession with tinkering. This can be a good thing in some instances, as it strives to improve its systems with tweaks and changes – but sometimes we get the impression that it just makes adjustments for the sheer sake of it...
News You Can Download PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Right Now
Suspend/Resume what you were doing
It's the one that you want: PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 is available to download right now. The patch weighs in at a reasonable 245.2MB in size, meaning that you're not going to be waiting all day for this to download. Even this author's average connection managed to grab it in a timely manner, so your...
News PS Vita Firmware Update 3.50 Adds Accessibility Options
Due out later today
Sony's going firmware update mad. In addition to PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50, which is due out tomorrow, it's also announced that PlayStation Vita firmware update v3.50 will deploy at some point later this evening. This will mostly complement the next-gen console's various improvements – enabling 60 frames-per-second...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Will Deploy Tomorrow
Patch notes inside
After a long, long wait, PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 will release tomorrow. That's on Thursday, 26th March in case you're reading this from the future. The system software overhaul – which has been dubbed 'Yukimura' internally – will bring with it a variety of brand new features, including the hotly anticipated...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.50's Suspend/Resume Will Get You Back into Your Games in 15 Seconds
Load no more
If you're the sort of person that hasn't got the patience to get to the payoff in a two minute YouTube prank video, then you'll probably find the PlayStation 4's forthcoming Suspend/Resume feature something of a Godsend. The idea is that you won't need to quit your game when you slap your system into Rest Mode, meaning that you'll be...
News Take a Tour of PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 in Beta Video
Magical machinery tour bus
PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 is coming soon, and we've got the full rundown of its features through here. Of course, the written word is all well and good, but sometimes it's better to actually see things in action. Fortunately, that's exactly what Reddit user TehPoisonOne has provided. Yes, that alias made us...
News PS4 May Be Getting In-Game Video Chat in a Future Firmware Update
Now you too can chat to, er, Chaotic Chick
Powers, the press conference pace shattering television show that's exclusive to the PlayStation Network, is out now in North America – and, unsurprisingly, it sports a spot of product placement. While you'll need a Sony system to watch it, the platform holder clearly felt that promoting the PlayStation 4...
News Why Will PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Restrict Trophy Removal to Titles at 0 Per Cent?
"It's the only way to maintain the sanctity of Trophies"
If you're a smidgen obsessive compulsive like this particular editor, then you'll hate having any Trophies on your profile that aren't at 100 per cent. Given that the majority of Platinum Trophies require 30 hour days to achieve, however, your humble host has had to get used to the idea of his...
News Stay Tuned for DLNA News on PS4, Says Sony
Stream dream
There's no doubt that PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 is an absolute monster – if you haven't seen the full list of features, point your peepers through here – but it is still missing a couple of oft-requested additions. Top of the most wanted list is DLNA support, a feature that was present on the PlayStation 3, but is taking...
Feature What's New in PS4 Firmware Update 2.50?
Yukimura's looking yummy
There's one thing that you should know about running a PlayStation website: you never, ever get a rest. After a long, hard day at the office – moving into the 14th hour now – this author was looking forward to some sleep, but alas, the platform holder has confirmed firmware update v2.50. There's, er, no rest for the...
Rumour PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Could Change the Game for People with Disabilities
About time
Sometimes, when you're fit and healthy, it's easy to forget just how difficult life can be for others. We take things for granted every day, and for this author, that includes playing video games. It's seems like such a simple thing, but not everyone is able to operate a DualShock 4 confidently enough to enjoy the PlayStation 4, and that...
Rumour PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Will Enable External Hard Drive Back Ups
Disk jockey
It's not mentioned in the beta's changelog, but it seems that PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 may allow you to back up your hard drive to an external device. A picture floating around on various forums shows an off-screen photograph of the procedure, which will allow you to move all of your applications to another place. This will,...
News Here's PS4 Firmware Update 2.50's Full List of Features
Suspend/Resume, Trophy deletion, and more
You wait weeks for a hint at what features PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 will include, and then everything arrives at once. Sony invited PlayStation MVP members to a secret beta test yesterday – but the headline news hit the web within hours. No
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Will Let You Use Circle to Confirm
Don't get cross
We're a bit backwards in the West – and not because One Direction keep getting to the top of the charts. If you think about the symbols on the DualShock controller, circle was clearly intended as a confirmation button, while X should be used to cancel. However, time has taught us to switch these commands around – even if the fine...
News Sony's Beta Testing PS4 Firmware Update 2.50 Now
Suspend/Resume makes the cut
Ah, the PlayStation MVP programme – Sony's attempt at throwing its fans a bone, which almost always results in leaks. Respected community members were invited to take part in a beta test for PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 earlier today, and while the information is under NDA, it's already being shared around the...
News Next PS4 Firmware Update Is Not Too Far Out, Says Sony
Already overdue
It's been months since PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.00 added some significant features – and bugs – to Sony's next-gen system. Since then, we've had several stability updates, but nothing particularly meaty to sink our teeth into. And this is starting to get frustrating, as the format is still missing key features, such as...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.04 Prompting Plenty of Problems
All for software stability
What's this? A PlayStation 4 firmware update and a PlayStation Network outage all in one night – we've missed out on some traffic today, haven't we? Seriously, though, Sony dropped firmware update v2.04 for its next-gen system overnight, which caused a slew of crippling problems. Many people were unable to download the...
News Are Wallpapers Coming in a Future PS4 Firmware Update?
Shake it up
While we reckon that the PlayStation 4 is in a pretty good place right now, it's clearly missing some minor features that were present on the PlayStation 3 – like the ability to set a custom wallpaper for the console. Themes were introduced as part of the next-gen system's most recent firmware update, but these don't enable you to...
News PlayStation Vita Firmware Update v3.36 Stabilises Your System
Rock steady
Sony has readied your PlayStation Vita for the flurry of bad weather that's on the way, as firmware update v3.36 is available now. There's no word on what the mandatory software refresh specifically does outside of stability, but you'll need to download it on your handheld and PlayStation TV before you can connect to the PlayStation...
Feature 10 PS4 Firmware Update Features That Need to Be Added in 2015
System stability
Sony's been getting stick for staying somewhat static in 2014, but we reckon that the PlayStation 4 is already in a strong position from a system software perspective. There's plenty that could be improved upon, of course – but outside of the odd missing media function, the console's been fairly compete
News Sony Will Fix PS4 Messages in Future Firmware Update
"Sorry for the inconvenience"
Carrier pigeons would be quicker than the PlayStation 4’s messaging utility. Those of you that regularly use Sony’s next-gen system may have noticed that it’s almost impossible to correspond with your pals using the format’s text-based tool during peak hours. We thought that a recent firmware update had fixed...
News Could a Future PS4 Firmware Update Bring Online Friend Notifications?
Sony video suggests so
While the PlayStation 3 launched with the feature, the PlayStation 4 doesn’t have online friend notifications yet. This is probably due to the device allowing you to add up to 2,000 buddies, which could result in a lot of ‘xXCuttoPiecesXx Is Now Online’ icons appearing. Regardless of this potential problem, it’s one of...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.03 Adds Extra Stability to Your System
Available now
This may be the most exciting day in recent PlayStation history, but don’t worry, PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.03 is pretty boring. Available now and weighing in at approximately 217MB, the operating system overhaul promises additional software stability. Sony claims that it will help to “improve the usage of some...
News Wait, There's a New PlayStation 3 Firmware Update?
Nod like Churchill Dog
Sony’s pledged its ongoing support to the ageing PlayStation 3 by releasing a new firmware update for the machine. The operating system overhaul – dubbed v4.66 – is available now, and improves software stability. Well, you weren’t expecting anything especially interesting, were you? It didn’t take us too long to...
News PS4 Messages Significantly Improved with Firmware Update 2.02
Inbox enhancements
One of the quieter improvements implemented as part of PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.00 was to the Friends List, which previously would take eons to load. This social section of the next-gen console’s operating system now boots like lightning, showing all of your buddies with nary a sign of a spinning ring. The same is now...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.02 Is Ready to Download Right Now
Stable as a new table
Who doesn’t love a good stabilising? As announced overnight, PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.02 is ready to download right now – and it weighs in at 217.2MB. The update is mandatory, so you’re going to want to set aside a few minutes to grab this if you’re planning to play online tonight. Obviously, it’ll download...
News Want Another PS4 System Update? Firmware 2.02 Is Arriving Soon
Stabilising the brand
After the rather large overhaul that was system update v2.00, PlayStation 4 users rejoiced for the fact that a meaningful update had finally arrived on Sony's sleek black box. Since v2.00's deployment, the Japanese giant has treated us to another firmware release in the form of system update v2.01, which attempted to fix some...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.01 Now Live
217.2 MB of added stability for your PlayStation
As much as we applaud Sony's efforts at rolling out its recent firmware update to version 2.00, which added new and exciting features to the PlayStation 4, many have noted an unfortunate glitch which makes it impossible to turn the super system back on once it's been put into Rest Mode. Thankfully...
News Phew! PS4 Firmware Update 2.01 Will Fix Those Pesky Rest Mode Problems
Coming soon
In case you weren't paying attention, the PlayStation 4's recent massive firmware update has seen several users reporting a glitch which makes it impossible to turn the super system back on once it's been put into Rest Mode. Obviously, the Japanese giant probably wasn't too keen on people not being able to access their expensive new...
News Sony: We're Working to Resolve PS4 Rest Mode Freezing Issues
Sleeping beauty
Things go wrong with electronics all of the time, so the recent PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.00 issues pertaining to Rest Mode aren’t necessarily a big deal in isolation. The larger problem is that it’s taken Sony almost a week to even acknowledge the error, and reveal that it’s actually working on a fix. The company’s...
News PS4 Rest Mode Boot Problems Prompt the Strangest Fixes
When all else fails
At this point, it’s clear that there’s a problem with PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.00 that’s affecting a growing number of people. The issue persists when you put your system in standby, as it becomes difficult to turn the console back on again. Sony’s official response to this unfortunate oversight has been to...
News Are There Any Secret Features in PS4 Firmware Update 2.00?
Yes, there are
Sony doesn’t tend to understand the concept of patch notes. While it will always detail the major changes included as part of a numbered firmware update, it frequently throws in hidden extras. This has been the case since the early days of the PlayStation 3, and just because it’s got a fancy new piece of hardware on the market, it...
Round Up Your Ultimate Guide to PS4 Firmware Update 2.00
Everything in one place
The release of PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.00 had a bit of everything: drama, excitement, and, of course, a spot of PlayStation Network downtime. Still, with the good ship Sony well and truly steadied, and all of our tutorials penned, we figured that we should milk this mahoosive operating system overhaul with one last...
Feature What Do the PS4's First Free Dynamic Themes Look Like?
Spruced up
Sony may have introduced the ability for you to change the PlayStation 4’s background colour as part of PS4 firmware update v2.00, but it’s also added dynamic themes to the mix. While these aren’t available in North America or Europe at the time of typing, a couple of free animated backgrounds can be downloaded in Japan – and, if...
