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[TrebleShot]

https://blog.playstation.com/2023/0...rd-voice-chat-vrr-support-for-1440p-and-more/



Excellent , the wireless updates are massive was always annoying fishing out a USB cable to update.

Seems like there’s some nice UI changes also.

 

[Elios83]

Really cool features, they should integrate Playstation Stars into the console. It's a nice program, I saved 25€ thanks to it but until it is restricted to the app many people won't even know about it.

 

[TrebleShot]

Really cool features, they should integrate Playstation Stars into the console. It's a nice program, I saved 25€ thanks to it but until it is restricted to the app many people won't even know about it.

Yeah I am about to redeem £20 to go towards Hogwarts, brilliant program.

 

[Mr Hyde]

VRR @ 1440 p and access to PS4 save files are great news.

 

[Kupfer]

Still no more customization or folders ? Meh.
Dashboard sucks

 

[[Sigma]]

I'll take 1440p vrr. Discord stuff is meh.

 

[bitbydeath]

Didn’t see it mentioned but look closely at this screenshot.

 

[Mr Moose]

Didn’t see it mentioned but look closely at this screenshot.

The hours played thing?

 

[bitbydeath]

The hours played thing?

Yep, I know it’s hidden in the back but having it up front is a great addition.

 

[Elios83]

The hours played thing?

Also:

New “Friends Who Play” Tile. In game hubs, you can now see which of your friends have the game, who is currently online, and who is currently playing the game. By selecting the tile, you can see what your friends are doing now, and you can also access your friends’ profiles, where you’ll be given more interaction options.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

If anyone has an extra key

 

[kyliethicc]

nice update

 

[TrebleShot]

Hours played! that's brilliant!
Finally the UI is getting a little more user friendly.

In the UK we still do not have the new "whats new" section that you got in the US.
We also never got the news section you have in the US, we have one less tab.

 

[Lone Wolf]

Some great stuff in this update. VRR and wireless controller updates are tops for me.

 

[Swift_Star]

Didn’t see it mentioned but look closely at this screenshot.

Very good addition.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p. You can now enjoy smoother visual performance when using a VRR-compatible HDMI 2.1 display at 1440p resolution, when playing a game that supports VRR.

Why? HDMI 2.0 should be sufficient, right?

 

[MaKTaiL]

Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p. You can now enjoy smoother visual performance when using a VRR-compatible HDMI 2.1 display at 1440p resolution, when playing a game that supports VRR.

Why? HDMI 2.0 should be sufficient, right?

Sony works through small steps. Next year you will be able to use VRR at 1440p with HDMI 2.0.

 

[solidus12]

Give us PS1 and PS2 emulation, it shouldn’t be that hard to implement.

Just let me use my old discs

 

[kyliethicc]

Give us PS1 and PS2 emulation, it shouldn’t be that hard to implement.

Just let me use my old discs

will never happen for many reasons

and PS5 can't read CDs

 

[Mr Moose]

Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p. You can now enjoy smoother visual performance when using a VRR-compatible HDMI 2.1 display at 1440p resolution, when playing a game that supports VRR.

Why? HDMI 2.0 should be sufficient, right?

I think it's because they don't use FreeSync but instead use HDMI VRR which is a 2.1 feature.

 

[adamsapple]

I think it's because they don't use FreeSync but instead use HDMI VRR which is a 2.1 feature.

This.

HDMI 2.1 requirement is the HDMI forum's limitation. If PS5 had native Freesync support, it would be able to do VRR over HDMI 2.0 on resolutions like 1440p or 2160p (@ 60hz)

 

[Arioco]

Variable Refresh Rate support for 1440p. You can now enjoy smoother visual performance when using a VRR-compatible HDMI 2.1 display at 1440p resolution, when playing a game that supports VRR.

Why? HDMI 2.0 should be sufficient, right?

PS5 only supports HDMI VRR and that's a 2.1 feature. There are a few TVs that support VRR through HDMI 2.0 out there (they adopted some 2.1 features before 2.1 was even released), I used to have one of them but I sold it, so I won't be able to test if it works with PS5 VRR.

I think SONY should enable Freesync support for PS5 anyways. Many people own a Freesync compatible monitor that doesn't support HDMI VRR, and now that SONY manufactures it's own monitors and accessories for gaming it would be a nice addition. Besides, Freesync range is wider (40-120 vs 48-120 fps). It also would be great if they implemented Low Framerate Compensation as a system level feature like XBOX does, otherwise SONY is just giving extra job to developers and many of then end up not implementing those features for those who own a VRR compatible display.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Amazing, gg sony

 

[skit_data]

Lots of good stuff, curious what these UI enhancements will bring.

 

[Hugare]

Sigh, Sony will never support Gsync and Freesync, huh?

I have a Freesync monitor and not being able to use it properly bothers me so much.

All Series consoles support both Gsync and Freesync, so its possible.

 

[Mr Moose]

Sigh, Sony will never support Gsync and Freesync, huh?

I have a Freesync monitor and not being able to use it properly bothers me so much.

All Series consoles support both Gsync and Freesync, so its possible.

Isn't it just the Gsync screen supports FreeSync?

 

[FUBARx89]

PS5 only supports HDMI VRR and that's a 2.1 feature. There are a few TVs that support VRR through HDMI 2.0 out there (they adopted some 2.1 features before 2.1 was even released), I used to have one of them but I sold it, so I won't be able to test if it works with PS5 VRR.

I think SONY should enable Freesync support for PS5 anyways. Many people own a Freesync compatible monitor that doesn't support HDMI VRR, and now that SONY manufactures it's own monitors and accessories for gaming it would be a nice addition. Besides, Freesync range is wider (40-120 vs 48-120 fps). It also would be great if they implemented Low Framerate Compensation as a system level feature like XBOX does, otherwise SONY is just giving extra job to developers and many of then end up not implementing those features for those who own a VRR compatible display.

The "enhanced" 2.0b HDMI ports can indeed support VRR on PS5. My TV does it no bother.

Soooo, if anyone gets a spare UK code al take one. If I get a spare code al give it away.

 

[blastprocessor]

I wonder if they get rid of the PS4 install icon for a game where the PS5 version exists. Death stranding PS4 to PS5 upgrade is one good example.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Themes......my kingdom for themes!

 

[Chronicle]

Still no more customization or folders ? Meh.
Dashboard sucks

Woah slow down, man. These updates (which were on previous systems and should be implemented on day one) need to be rolled out over an eight year generation or we'll want something new! S/

 

[TGO]

I'm in as always

 

[Chronicle]

Woah slow down, man. These updates (which were on previous systems and should be implemented on day one) need to be rolled out over an eight year generation or we'll want something new! S/

I'm on your side.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[Mr Moose]

The "enhanced" 2.0b HDMI ports can indeed support VRR on PS5. My TV does it no bother.

Soooo, if anyone gets a spare UK code al take one. If I get a spare code al give it away.

If anyone has an extra key

Spoiler: UK/EU Code

YOUR VOUCHER CODE:
TATR-7NNB-E32P

 

[8BiTw0LF]

Spoiler: UK/EU Code

YOUR VOUCHER CODE:
TATR-7NNB-E32P

Thanks man!!

 

[Magic Carpet]

It's taken me a full year to relearn my muscle memory from the PS4 dash to the PS5. I now have the power (shut down) where I want it.

 

[Sirolf]

Does anyone has a spare EU code ? Thanks

 

[Markio128]

Lovely stuff. Lots of positive news today.

 

[FUBARx89]

Spoiler: UK/EU Code

YOUR VOUCHER CODE:
TATR-7NNB-E32P

Is it still inviting 5 people? Been a while since last beta

 

[Mr Moose]

Is it still inviting 5 people? Been a while since last beta

Yeah.

Your beta voucher code can be redeemed by up to 5 qualifying accounts, so feel free to share it with friends that you know are happy to receive it (they must be over 18 years old to participate).

 

[FUBARx89]

Yeah.

Awww. Already been fully redeemed then

 

[Mr Moose]

Awww. Already been fully redeemed then

Damn, some sneaky little shits stole it and didn't reply saying they had

 

[Arioco]

The "enhanced" 2.0b HDMI ports can indeed support VRR on PS5. My TV does it no bother.

Soooo, if anyone gets a spare UK code al take one. If I get a spare code al give it away.

That's great! Thanks for letting us know. I couldn't possibly know since I sold my VRR compatible TV with HDMI 2.0b before SONY implemented this feature...

 

[FUBARx89]

Damn, some sneaky little shits stole it and didn't reply saying they had

Is what it is

If anyone else has a UK/EU code, slide it my way hopefully be able to redeem it this time

 

[Sirolf]

Is what it is

If anyone else has a UK/EU code, slide it my way hopefully be able to redeem it this time

Ahah me too if you don’t mind

 

[MaKTaiL]

I participated in the last beta, am I automatically in this new one?

 

[solidus12]

I normally get a code, but not this time; maybe it’ll take some time?

 

[NeonDelta]

hopefully i can now continue fallout 4 without having the disc in. even though i have it digitally my save game is not compatible with that version.

 

[Shakka43]

As someone with a charging dock for my controllers wireless updates are certainly welcome.

 

[FUBARx89]

hopefully i can now continue fallout 4 without having the disc in. even though i have it digitally my save game is not compatible with that version.

Was it like a GOTY edition or something?

Dunno why but GOTY editions are dumb for not utilising PS4 saves. Ala Witcher 3, Shadow Of Mordor etc etc.