Sony Releases New PS4 System Software Update
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Dalton Cooper
Sony releases a brand-new system software update for its PlayStation 4 console, and here are the patch notes.
Sony has released PlayStation 4 system software update 10.01 for users to download now. Sony’s PlayStation 4 console is nearly a decade old at this point, and while Sony is clearly shifting its attention to the PS5, its last-gen console is still getting support. This includes regular new game releases with no signs of slowing down, as well as system software updates to improve the console in various ways.
Sony recently released PS4 update 10.0, which made changes to the Internet Browser and Remote Play. That particular PS4 system software update made it possible for users to zoom in on web pages when using the console’s Internet Browser, and it also made it easier for users to use a mouse and keyboard when playing PlayStation games on PC using Remote Play. The latest update doesn’t offer any new features, but it should still be an improvement.
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As revealed in the official patch notes, PS4 update 10.01 improves system performance. Unfortunately for anyone wanting more information on exactly what this new update does, Sony did not go into any details beyond that. The update started rolling out to PS4 gamers earlier this week, so gamers should be able to boot up their systems and download it for themselves right now.
- This system software update improves system performance.
Whenever a new PS4 update is sent out, there are some who are worried that it might cause issues for their system. As some may recall, there were some major issues associated with PS4 update 9.00 last year, though they were resolved fairly quickly. Regardless, there may be those who remember the 9.00 update issues and are weary about downloading update 10.
01 right away.
Luckily, there does not seem to be any widespread problems with PS4 update 10.01. So barring any unforeseen issues, it should be safe for PS4 gamers to download update 10.01 with no worry. And if there are any problems with the update that come to light as more PS4 gamers download it, then fans can count on Sony moving quick to fix any problems with a follow-up patch.
Fans should be able to expect more PS4 system updates down the road. While the PlayStation 5 is Sony’s main focus right now, the PS4’s install base is absolutely massive, and so the company will continue supporting the console for some time to come, especially since it’s been difficult for many to upgrade to a PS5.
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Having written thousands of game reviews and articles over the course of his career, Dalton considers himself a video game historian and strives to play as many games as possible. Dalton covers the latest breaking news for Game Rant, as well as writes reviews, guide content, and more.
PS4 consoles will still be playable long after PSN has died, thanks to this major update
Un-bricked —
The console’s system-bricking CMOS issue is no more. Will the PS3 be next?
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Enlarge / Sony’s latest PS4 system update fixes a problem with the internal battery that would have eventually caused all consoles to be bricked.
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PlayStation owners wanting to preserve their PS4 libraries well into the future can breathe a sigh of relief, as the system’s latest firmware update reportedly fixes a time bomb found inside every console.
Recently confirmed via tests by Modern Vintage Gamer, an unforeseen perk of the PS4’s system software update version 9.00 appears to have nullified an authentication communication between the system’s internal clock and the PlayStation Network. This had been a security measure that, when failed on both sides, prevented any PS4 software, digital or physical, from playing at all. For anyone concerned about being able to play PS4 games (like, say, Hideo Kojima’s terrifying P.T., a delisted proof-of-concept demo for the cancelled Silent Hills) long after PSN support for the system has been shuttered, this is great news.
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The problem is the PS4’s CMOS battery, which fits into the hardware’s motherboard and is used to internally track the date and time, even when there’s no power. If that battery is removed for replacement or just dies, the system can’t properly track the real-world calendar. This forces the PS4 to reconnect to PSN to establish the correct time—a routine check that happens every time you try to play a digital or physical game.
So what would happen, pre-update, if you had a dead-battery PS4 that isn’t connected to the Internet? That time check with PSN couldn’t be completed, meaning any games wouldn’t play.
In his video, MVG founder Dimitris Giannakis ran tests to verify rumblings on Twitter that the CMOS problem had indeed been fixed. To do so, he attempted to start a digital copy of 2018’s God of War after removing the CMOS from a base PS4 that was running older firmware and was disconnected from the Internet, which failed. Next, he updated the console to the 9.00 firmware and then disconnected it from the Internet before testing that game and a disc copy of 2018’s Shadow of the Colossus with the CMOS battery still removed. Both games started and ran without issues, although Giannakis did note that his trophy data for God of War had been reset.
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Enlarge / Sony’s official firmware patch notes for its latest update oddly make no mention of a system-bricking CMOS battery fix.
This isn’t the first time Ars has reported on this looming threat, which still affects PS3 hardware even after the PS4 update has fixed it for that console. In March, Sony announced initial plans to shut down its online storefronts for PS3, PSP, and Vita. Word soon spread on social media that dying CMOS batteries—which have an average lifespan of 10 to 20 years—would eventually brick all PS4s after Sony inevitably discontinues PSN service for the console. The company reversed course on closing its PS3 and Vita stores in April after significant backlash, with Sony Interactive Entertainment head Jim Ryan saying in a statement, «It’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.»
Other console-makers each have their own methods of addressing legacy platform gaming. Xbox Series X has a similar-but-different drawback, in that some offline, disc-based Xbox One titles require a one-time online check to finish installing on Microsoft’s latest hardware, something Microsoft has yet to address.
On a related note, the total roster of available backward-compatible titles for Xbox One and the original Xbox is also missing a number of games. Nintendo meanwhile has a history of shutting down older storefronts and online services once their hardware is phased out of production.
While Sony’s official patch notes for the 9.00 update strangely make no mention of the CMOS fix, that lack of mention may point to a change in its attitude about PlayStation’s legacy platforms. With PS5’s backward-compatibility limited (so far) to PS4 titles and in the absence of a major overhaul to its PS Now streaming library of games, taking the step to push an update that nixes the CMOS issue on PS3 as well would be a welcome shift.
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Following the PS5 firmware update, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the release of the latest software for the PlayStation 4 console .
System software number 9.00 is now available for download for all owners of the previous generation Sony console. Among the main innovations is the ability to track trophies obtained in games for PlayStation 5 .
Full changelog :
- Trophies from PlayStation 5 are now displayed in the «Trophies» section. They can also be seen in the list of prizes on the profile screen in the «Games» tab;
- The owner of a group in Messages can now delete it. To delete a group, you must open the options menu and select the appropriate item. When you delete a group, it is deleted for all members;
- Now, by blocking a player, you will be able to leave groups in which only you and this user are members at the same time. At the same time, you will not leave groups in which other players are also present;
- Using the PS Remote Play app on Android or iOS / iPadOS, you can now connect to your PS4 via a mobile connection;
- If a child wants to use the in-game communication features, the parent or guardian is notified on the PS4 or PlayStation App;
- The child is also notified when the parent/guardian accepts or denies this request or revokes their permission to use the communication features;
- You can opt-in or opt out of receiving notifications on PS4 or email about new products and special offers.
To do this, go to «Settings» > «Account Management» > «Account Information» and select «Communication Settings».
As previously announced, a new major update for the PlayStation 5 has unlocked the ability to install a compatible M.2 SSD inside the console.
In order for any user to cope with the expansion of memory without problems, channel PlayStation Support published a training video, which showed in detail all the stages of mounting SSD .
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