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Rumor: PS4’s Next Big Update Drops At The End Of March

Ben-Dutka February 25, 2015 PS4 16 Comments

Maybe it's almost time to make PlayStation 4 even better.

Last October, we got a firmware update dubbed "Masamune" and it delivered a host of cool features, such as SharePlay and background music. But when's the next major update arrive?

Well, according to industry insider Tidux , we'll get it at the end of March, when firmware update 2.04 arrives. This follows hot on the heels of Sony community manager Fred Dutton telling PlayStation fans on the PS Blog , "the next update is not too far out."

Tidux believes the update that drops on March 29 will have some new features, and will also offer improvements for developers. Everything is pretty vague right now but perhaps Sony will dish out the details soon.

New PS4 Update Fixes Serious Dragon Age: Inquisition Issue

Ben-Dutka November 11, 2014 PS4 20 Comments

I've known about this for a while but only now, with the embargo lifted, can I talk about it.

When critics received Dragon Age: Inquisition for review last week (thanks, BioWare!), they soon found that the game would frequently freeze.

And it wasn't one of those simple freezes; it was a full-on system crash that would force you to unplug the machine. It also put your save data at risk and apparently, some reviewers did lose that data.

Now, at the time, they explained that the recently released PlayStation 4 firmware update 2.00 was causing the problem. Until Sony fixed it, critics were asked to play the game with Wi-Fi turned off because that seemed to ease the freezing/crashing issue. Well, the good news is that Sony will release a new stability patch – update 2.02 – prior to Inquisition 's release next week, and that should fix things up.

For the record, I was even offered a loaner PS4 without update 2.00 in case I needed it to keep playing. I didn't take it, as I only encountered the freeze issue twice and I figured I could live with it long enough until Sony provided a fix. But I remember sending over the following caveat: "If this isn't fixed by the time the game launches, it'll have to be reflected in my review."

But that seems to be a moot point now. 🙂

Related Game(s): Dragon Age: Inquisition

PS4 Update 2.00 Causing Issues, Here’s A Way To Fix ‘Em

Ben-Dutka November 3, 2014 PS4 23 Comments

The anticipated firmware update 2.00 for PlayStation 4 has arrived, but not without causing some problems.

While it has delivered themes, customizable soundtracks, and the very cool Share Play feature, it has also generated a few well-documented issues.

One of them involves a bug with the system's Rest feature, while others cause machine freezes and crashes. If you're experiencing such problems, you might want to check this out . Just remember that there isn't anything official about this; Sony hasn't exactly put their stamp of approval on the process. However, there's no reason why it shouldn't work and provided you back up your content, it can't hurt to try…right?

Or, you could just wait to see if Sony gives us a patch that addresses these problems. Up to you.

Anticipated PS4 Update 2.00 Finally Set To Land On Tuesday

John-Shepard October 23, 2014 PS4 20 Comments

They've been hyping it for a while, and now it's almost time to download the hefty new PlayStation 4 update.

Sony has announced that firmware update v2.00 will be released for their new console on Tuesday, October 28. The update is so significant that Sony has code-named it "Masamune."

It will bring a bunch of great new features to the system, including YouTube sharing, Share Play (a remote PS4 owner can play with you just as if they were in the room), a USB music player that gives you the opportunity to use custom soundtracks, and the recently revealed Theme support. They'll also make some refinements to the home screen, which will now display the 15 most-used games and apps. There's also a new way to add PlayStation Plus games to your account without starting a download.

This is a must-have if you're a PS4 owner, and we appreciate anything that enhances the appeal of this slick console.

PS4 Firmware Update 2.20 Delivers Even More Sweet Features

John-Shepard October 16, 2014 PS4 21 Comments

It's not here yet but Sony is really talking it up.

Firmware update 2.00 for the PlayStation 4 will greatly enhance the system's capability and appeal, as indicated by a new preview posted over at the PlayStation Blog .

First up is the ability to listen to your own music when playing games. You just load the music onto a USB drive and take advantage of the USB Music Player feature that will be included with the new update. MP3, MP4, M4A and 3GP will be supported, but the files will have to remain on the USB drive if you want to listen to them; they can't be copied to the system's hard drive.

Sony will also improve the main home screen. The PS4 will now limit what it displays to your 15 most-used games or apps, and the rest will be stored in the Library section. Thankfully, the Library will be updated to let you filter and sort at will. And of course, we'll get the previously confirmed features as well: Theme support, the chance to spruce up your background with a bunch of different colors, and a "players you may know" area in the What's New section. We also get improved voice commands, enhanced live streaming, and a new way to back up PS4 data (from settings and saves to video clips and downloads).

And oh yeah, Share Play is coming, too. Man, this update will be epic .

PS4 Update 1.75 Will Add Support For 3D Blu-Ray Movies

Ben-Dutka July 24, 2014 PS4 31 Comments

System update 1.74 for the PlayStation 4 is currently available, but it's not very exciting.

It was basically just another stability update; not even worth writing about. However, the next update will give PS4 owners an additional much-requested feature.

As Sony wrote on Twitter , update 1.75 will add support for 3D Blu-Ray movies, and the best part is that it'll drop next week. This is a feature the PS3 has boasted since 2010 so one could argue that the new system is behind the times but hey, it's a new console and the manufacturer needs time to give it that fully-featured feel.

Update 1.70 added a new video editor, DualShock 4 light bar brightness settings and pre-load support, so the inclusion of 3D Blu-Ray movies might feel a little light in comparison. Still better than just a boring ol' stability update, though.