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PS5 Firmware Update Improves Stability, Performance and More

Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 April 2023, 15:03

The PlayStation has received firmware update numbered 23.01-07.20.00. The update improves the performance and stability of the console OS and probably many other minor things.

PS5 Firmware 22.01-05.50.00.08-00.00.00.0.1 Available for Download

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2022, 11:49

The PlayStation 5 has received another systems update, although Sony has not seen fit to share the official list of fixes introduced by the new firmware.

New PS5 Firmware is Here; ALLM Support Added

Krzysiek Kalwasinski, 07 July 2022, 17:09

PS5 has received an important update. The new feature it introduces is support for TVs that support ALLM technology. In addition, the update improves system performance.

PS5 Firmware 22.01-05.10 Available for Download

Adrian Werner, 12 May 2022, 15:01

PlayStation 5 received a fimware update today. It improves the performance of Sony's console.

PS5 With Better Image Quality; List of Games Supporting VRR

Patryk Michas, 26 April 2022, 11:22

The PlayStation 5 will get a new feature that will improve the quality of displayed games. The update will hit the console this week.

PlayStation 5 Gets Another Firmware Update; Overall Performance Improvement

Arkadiusz Strzala, 08 March 2022, 17:08

Sony is rolling out another firmware update for the PS5 - it's now available for download. The description of changes is as extensive and comprehensive as the previous patches.

PS5 Gets Another Performance Update

Agnes Adamus, 20 October 2021, 16:22

Sony has released firmware 21.02-04.03.00 for the PS5 console. The patch weighs in at 913.5MB and introduced only stability and performance improvements.

You Can Now Run Games on PS4 With Dead CMOS Battery

Arkadiusz Strzala, 22 September 2021, 17:25

The CBOMB issue related to the CMOS battery on the PS4 may have become a memory now. The console with updated firmware enables us to run games even with the wrong date set.

PlayStation 5 More Efficient Thanks to Latest Update

Przemyslaw Dygas, 21 September 2021, 13:14

It looks like PS5's performance can be improved with the usual updates. This is evidenced by the recently released patch.

Firmware 9.0 Enables Us to Browse PS5 Trophies on PS4

Hubert Sledziewski, 15 September 2021, 16:51

PlayStation 4 has received system update 9.0, which adds a highly anticipated feature. Starting today, you can view trophies from PS5 on PS4.

Big PlayStation 5 Update Coming Tomorrow With M.2 SSD Support [UPDATED]

GRG, 15 September 2021, 15:35

Tomorrow, the latest and second major system update for the PlayStation console will be available for download. It will introduce significant new features.

Switch Gets Bluetooth Update; We'll Finally Connect Wireless Headphones

GRG, 15 September 2021, 13:47

Nintendo has added long-awaited support for wireless headphones in the latest Switch update.

First Impressions From Xbox's Night Mode

Arkadiusz Strzala, 09 August 2021, 16:22

Microsoft is testing Night Mode on the Xbox console. This mode introduces changes in image color taking care of player health at night. A treat also for those who like the color orange.

PS4 Firmware 9.0 Adds Option to Browse Trophies From PS5 Games

Paul Musiolik, 31 July 2021, 21:37

Sony has released a test firmware update to version 9.0 on PS4, which enables us to preview trophies from games released on PS5.

PS5 Will Support Internal SSDs; Sony Tests New Firmware

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 July 2021, 16:54

PlayStation 5 will finally enable us to add an internal SSD. For now, it's only in beta of the console's new update, but Sony has already revealed what models we should be looking for.

PS5 Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 Improves Performance

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 July 2021, 15:44

Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 for PlayStation 5 is now available for download. The new update focuses on improving the performance of the console.

PS4 Firmware 8.52 Available for Download

, 22 June 2021, 18:22

Firmware update numbered 8.52 has been released for the PlayStation 4 console. Owners of the aforementioned hardware did not receive much, but the fact that Sony continues to support it is encouraging.

PS3 Got an Unexpected Update to Version 4.88

Paul Musiolik, 02 June 2021, 11:10

The PS3 OS has been updated to version 4.88. However, do not expect any new features. Only security of the console has been improved.

New PS5 Firmware Update Said to Boost Console Performance

Milosz Szubert, 27 April 2021, 18:19

Sony has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 5, numbered 21.01-03.10.00. It weighs in at just over 900 MB and its main purpose is to improve the console's performance.

PS5 Update Silences Drive, Adds 120Hz Support and New HDR Options

Arkadiusz Strzala, 15 April 2021, 16:05

The PlayStation 5 console has received a new software update. In addition to the major improvements we have described earlier, there are a few unusual or harder to spot things.

PS4 Beta Update 8.5 Patch Removes Communities From Menu

Paul Musiolik, 04 March 2021, 11:14

The PS4 system update 8.5 has been released aa open beta. Those who have received the code from Sony can share it with others. What changes does the new firmware introduce?

New PS5 Update Finally Enables Choice of Game Version

Karol Laska, 22 December 2020, 19:49

The latest PlayStation 5 update has added a message that asks users to confirm exactly what version of the game they want to run.

Sony Just Released a Firmware Update for PlayStation 3

Karol Laska, 03 December 2020, 20:59

Sony Interactive Entertaiment has prepared a real surprise for the users of its consoles today, releasing a new firmware update for... PlayStation 3.

PS5 Update Removes Spontaneous Game Uninstallation and Controller Issues

Adrian Werner, 27 November 2020, 13:32

PlayStation 5 received update 20.02-02.26.00. Thanks to it, the console will no longer remove games from the drive without our knowledge. Also problems with charging the controller will disappear.

PS5 Update Aims to Improve Stability

Adrian Werner, 17 November 2020, 19:44

The PlayStation 5 console received patch 20.02-02.25.00. It is to improve the stability of the device and prepare the platform for launch in Europe.

PS5 Cooling Will be Improved With Updates

Bart Swiatek, 19 October 2020, 14:10

Yasuhiro Otori, Vice President of Sony's mechanical design department, was interviewed by the Japanese website 4Gamer. This enabled us to get to know some interesting details about PS5's cooling, including the fact that the operation of fans will be adjusted in software updates.

PS4 Firmware 8.0 Eavesdrops on Players? Sony Explains

Jacob Blazewicz, 15 October 2020, 18:33

The internet became abuzz after a new firmware update for PlayStation 4 introduced a warning message to informing of the possibility of our calls from being recorded. Sony commented on the matter.

PS4 Firmware Version 8.0 Update Breaks PSN

Paul Musiolik, 14 October 2020, 22:24

Sony released PS4 firmware update version 8.0, which integrates group and event tabs. Instead, communities and events were removed, and what's worse, access to PSN was broken.

PS4 Firmware Version 7.55 Available for Download

Christian Pieniazek, 26 August 2020, 19:36

Gamers can now download the 7.55 firmware to their PlayStation 4 consoles. As is often the case, the new software update focuses exclusively on system performance.

PS4 - Firmware 8.0 Will Add Support for Authentication Apps

Jacob Blazewicz, 25 July 2020, 20:08

Sony intends to introduce a two-step verification option on PlayStation 4, using authentication apps. The feature will debut with the console's software upgrade to version 8.0.

PS4 Firmware 8.00 Inbound

Milosz Szubert, 17 July 2020, 20:01

We're likely to see a new PlayStation 4 software update soon. Version 8.00 is reported to focus on the news and events. Selected people have already had the opportunity to test the upcoming changes.

PS5 Interface? Patents Show Sony's New Solutions

Jacob Blazewicz, 26 June 2020, 21:25

There are two of Sony's patents that can be associated with PlayStation 5, which appeared on the web. These concern the user interface and suggest that the console will improve the use of multiple applications at once.

Problems With PS4 Firmware Version 7.50; Better Wait With Installation

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 April 2020, 21:16

Internet users report problems with their PlayStation 4 due to the latest software update. Some gamers have been unable to boot up the 7.50 firmware, while others have noticed malfunctions in the Blu-ray drive.

Firmware 7.50 Improves PS4 Performance

Christian Pieniazek, 16 April 2020, 15:19

PlayStation 4 users can now download the latest version of software for this console. Firmware 7.50 improves system performance.

PlayStation 4 Firmware Gets 7.02 Update

AS, 19 December 2019, 22:23

PlayStation 4 is receiving its second update this month, to version 7.02. It is designed to improve the performance of the system. The upgrade is not the smallest, as we'll need at least 470 MB of free disk space. Can we expect even more revolutionary PS4 updates?

PS4 - Firmware 7.0 Launches This Week

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 07 October 2019, 14:06

Firmware 7.0 will become available to PlayStation 4 users this week. The new version of the software will focus on doubling the number of participants in Parties and making the Remote Play function available on Android.

Event for 16 People, HDR Calibration - New Beta of PS4 Firmware 7.0

Bart Swiatek, 13 September 2019, 13:08

Sony has started testing the new version of software for PlayStation 4. The latest firmware brings several useful improvements, including the ability to set up an event for 16 people. The full version will debut in a few weeks.

Long-awaited Functions Coming Soon to PS4

Michael Kulakowski, 15 May 2019, 00:26

According to the rumors, in the upcoming firmware updates PlayStation 4 will receive further long-awaited options, such as buying gifts for friends from PlayStation Store and viewing our activity log on the console.

PlayStation 4 software update 5.0 inbound, sign up for closed beta

luckie, 20 July 2017, 13:50

PlayStation team is gearing up to launch 5.0 software update for PlayStation 4. Before that happens, the update will be beta-tested.