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PS4 Firmware Update 2.0 "Masamune" Full Patch Notes Released: Lots of Unannounced Changes

Here are the full patch notes of the Ps4 firmware update 2.0 "masamune"

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Insomnia_844232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

It's live! I'm updating at this very moment!

Mannnnn, as if it wasn't fast enough, everything loads quicker now even in the store!

Conzul4232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

OMG they fixed the laggy page scroll on the browser! So smooth now. Nice... Always had to stop a page from loading just to scroll sometimes but no more.

Edit OMG also the Dark theme (bottom right option) is sooo neat. I'm parking it right there.

Eonjay4232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

I noticed that too. Its like butter. All the menus are like that now. The friends list shows whos online - the blue indicator. Everything is faster.

Edit:
Remote Play seems alot smoother. BTW, I was running it over wifi, but I had better luck with Direct Connection in settings. Either way, both are much smoother.

To clarify I mean PSTV. Much better. I'm happy now. :)

Why o why4232d ago

I dont get the blue dot.... what was wrong with just the number.

bouzebbal4232d ago

looks like a massive update. can't wait to get home!

amiga-man4232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

I was impressed with how quickly this updated considering this is a major upgrade, things do seem very quick and smooth it almost seems a new machine.

Looking forward to experiencing all the goodness that Version 2.0 offers, good job Sony

Why o why4232d ago

Seems to be able to run a couple applications simultaneously. ... when closing my game I noticed the option to close the ign app I forgot to close

PeaSFor4232d ago

Woah! Massive improvement with the ps vita remote play, just tried with trial fusion!

LeCreuset4232d ago

"To clarify I mean PSTV. Much better. I'm happy now. :)"

Was just about to ask that. Have a helpful bub.

u got owned4232d ago

With this update PS4 is literally an XBO with better graphics and best of all you dont need camera to use the voice feature.

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Thatguy-3104232d ago

That's the first thing I notice. Everything just seems to flow a lot more fluidly. I love the feel of it.

levian4232d ago

Any idea if the messaging system was improved? As it is currently I sit in the messages for 30s+ sometimes before the message actually load, sometimes it does that with messages I send, not just received.

u4one4232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

stoked. Im gonna download this badboy tonight. are any of the interactive themese available? I really want to see those in action.

NatureOfLogic_4232d ago

The "In game session" in the friends area was really needed. I no longer have to click on one friend and wait for the slow recent activity to appear.

IIFloodyII4232d ago

Do messages show up any quicker now? Most of the time it takes a minute or two to show me it.

1nsomniac4232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

I see a lot of people have put on their rose tinted glasses especially for today.

All the features that were said to be included are included however there is absolutely no speed increase to XMB or PSN store. It's exactly the same as it was. Despite the fact there is now only 15 icons (including share factory, music unlimited, video unlimited - none of which I've ever used & never will) instead of my previous 49. It still has to load them as you scroll through.

Also to make people aware, standby mode (now rest mode) is broken. Once you put it to sleep it locks up the system & it doesn't switch back on. You have to remove the AC power cable. If this doesn't damage your HDD then just wait for your HDD database to be rebuilt. So wait for a FW update before using it.

LeCreuset4232d ago

I just took my system in and out of standby mode, no problem. I also noticed a speed increase, especially for the store.

While I'm reluctant to call you a liar, it is suspicious that you came in here with a bias ("people have put on their rose tinted glasses") and just two bubbles, and are not only having a different experience than what other users are reporting, but are the only one I've seen reporting an issue with standby mode. It could be that the problem is limited, and your one of few experiencing it, but, again, it's suspicious that you are speaking as if the problem is widespread.

P.S. Everyone's hip to the whole "rose colored glasses" rhetoric of those who concern troll PS. Do you all go to the same trolling school, or what?

1nsomniac4232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

As I said, the update is everything they said it would be. The rose tinted glasses comment is that people are now making up that it's suddenly incredibly fast as well. That's just obvious BS anybody who realistically tries it for themself can see that without any difficulty.

The standby issue is a widespread issue however. 2 seconds of looking would of shown you that if you had bothered instead of trying to call me a liar or a troll. In the last hour I've seen 3 people on N4G alone that have reported it. I can even explain what the new screens look like if I didn't think you were being incredibly pathetic.

I'm one of the few on N4G that gives honest information no matter which camp it's coming from which is why when I called out Watch_dogs, Destiny & Evil Within & even TLOU (Remaster) to some extent people slammed me & down bubbled me until they played the games themselves then suddenly went into hiding refusing to then stick up for their beloved games until after the backlash had cleared & people had forgotten who they were & what praise they had given the game. I don't mind having 2 bubbles at least the few honest people around here know I can be trustworthy.

The fact that you have 6 bubbles tell me that in all honesty you're most likely to be a Sony fanboy that posts "inspirational messages" rather than truthful messages. Unfortunately this site is no longer a gaming site but a 1 camp only site. Anything that is Nintendo, Microsoft, PC or then mentions Sony in even a slightly negative light is completely disregarded. It's all a bit childish & silly really.

LeCreuset4232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

@1nsomiac

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know. I know. Heard it all before. "I'm one of the few brave people courageous enough to speak the truth on a video game website." Go ask for a Medal of Honor, or something.

You do realize I tried the update, after reading your post, right? My criticism wasn't made lightly. There is a speed increase there, particularly in the store. Also, three people on N4G reporting an issue does not make it widespread, nor warrant your blanket statement about standby mode being broken. That's about as ridiculous as telling people not to buy hardware, because a few units experience failure.

As for my comments, any time you want to test the truth of them feel free to try me in a debate.

NatureOfLogic_4232d ago

@1nsomniac, You can change the icon limit to off in the settings menu.

XisThatKid4232d ago

Yea dude, It's def faster and I exclusively use remote play considering my lamp bulb went out on my projector. The update is sweet right now. I feel bad for you if things didn't work out but all good hear I live off of "rest mode" now considering all I do is remote play and I've logged on at least 4 times since the update no problem here you should send in your PS4 for repairs or refurbish.

After my Vita updated to accompany 2.00 I've been loving the new colors (Xis purple for me).
The UI DEFINITELY runs much smoother and faster especially on Flist and notifications. I guess because of the 15 block icon lock and some tech tweaks, it works though. That store smoothness tho... I haven't checked out the share stuff yet but def diggin the new library ant Live from Playstation tweaks, oh and the party screen "clean up". Only problem I have is I'm having trouble connecting with my YT account for some reason but I'm sure this will fix itself in a few hours.

dantesparda4232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

@insomniac

You do realize that you could have your "precoius 49" back by simply going to settings/systems then uncheck the "Limit no.# of Content Items on the Home Screen. And you're defnitely coming off like a hater. You act like everybpdy is having your issue with standby and you're the one with brown stained goggles on cuz its definitely sooner (15~ items in the content area vs 49).

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garos824232d ago

im loving the mp3 playback alot. it feels a little smoother/faster for me 2. havn't tried remote play yet with 2.0 to see a difference neither the share play stuff. Anyone here want to hook up and give it a spin? Overall im impressed.

The only issue im having is i cant log into the youtube app for whatever reason. Anyone else struggling to log in?

andibandit4232d ago

Damn it, I want to experience it myself, but cant log in

Muzikguy4232d ago

Is everything quicker? I didn't get much time to play with it.

@Conzul
I grabbed that color too, thinking it would be darker but it's perfect :)

Spenok4231d ago

Yeah I'm loving the update. Smooth, lots of nice additions and improvements, and all around awesome. I didn't get on around launch, so I also didn't experience any problems so far. Good update Sony. Keep them coming.

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NatureOfLogic_4232d ago

Already downloaded. Installing now.

ion534232d ago

I'm loving the dark blue background

Cryptcuzz4232d ago

Same here man, that is the one I am using and it looks so sexy.

poor_cus_of_games4232d ago

This is the first true gen update for all consoles. Can't wait to try it all out.

thrust4232d ago

I guess you do not follow console gaming news...

MeliMel4232d ago

Lol..yeah ok. But great update nonetheless

Sm00thNinja4232d ago

Wtf you do realize the Xbone does this monthly? You must mean for PS4

GarrusVakarian4232d ago

No, the Xbox does smaller updates more often. It doesn't do updates of this scope every month.

Cupid_Viper_34232d ago (Edited 4232d ago )

@ smoothninja

He is absolutely spot on about it being the best update of the generation so far.

"Wtf do you realize the xbone does this monthly?" Ugh what are you going on about here? The Xbox does NOT get Share Play monthly, and I think that's exactly what poor_cus_of_games was getting at.

No amount of Snap TV this, or that, is going to change the fact that this is a huge update that has, probably forever, change the way we play games from now on. Microsoft has always have their focus elsewhere other then gaming, and their monthly updates presses home that point.

This update have the potential to reshape how games are made, at least for the PS4. We all witnessed the death of local multiplayer in 95% of games now. This is literally putting the focus back into that. Even single player games like Metal Gear Solid no longer have to be a solo experience, a friend can now assist you in beating the game without either of you ever leaving the comfort of your home.

This is an update for the "Gamers." And yes, the game has now been changed, once more...

And to think that PS gamers still have Project Morpheus (another possible game-changer) to look forward to?

RosweeSon4232d ago

It puts great features in like share play each month? wow must have missed that as all it looks like to me every month is microsoft are patching in stuff that should have been there as standard this is a proper next gen upgrade as the chap above mentioned. This stuff wasn't around last gen, hey ho it's here now time to play some ps4 ;)

LeCreuset4232d ago

@Cupid

It's almost unfair for one person to have so many bubbles. But when you earn them you earn them!

Have a Well Said.

xActionBasturdx4232d ago

I hate to be that guy, but most of the time when I hear about an update on the x1 its a controller update...da fuq outta here

lawgone4232d ago

It's real simple LeCreuset... heap ridiculous amounts of praise on Sony, earn bubbles. Point out anything that is not high praise of Sony, lose bubbles. Point out a positive of Xbox One, lose even more bubbles.

Xbox One has already received many updates. To call this Sony update "the first true gen update for all consoles" is fanboyism, pure and simple. I await my massive amounts of disagrees and loss of bubble for not toeing the Sony line.

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Sly-Lupin4232d ago

I must be missing something because this seems like a pretty inconsequential update. And funny you should invite comparisons to other platforms: the Vita, 3DS and WiiU all got ease-of-use updates that greatly improved their respective UIs--most notably with the introduction of folders.

Honestly, I expected more from this update. Sony has admitted that the PS4 OS was unfinished but hey had to rush the console to market, after all--so I assumed the second version would "complete" the UI at least to a respectable degree. As far as I know, the PS4 has the worst UI of any OS currently on the market.

Of course, I say that without ever having seen the XB3's UI. For those who have an XB3, how is its UI?

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NatureOfLogic_4232d ago

PS store update maybe. The same with themes.

dRanzer4232d ago

When the ps store gets update? do u know?

Why o why4232d ago

Yeah, I was wondering where the themes were.

FarEastOrient4232d ago

PS store (US) updates in the afternoon east coast, thanks to pacific coast.

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Bennibop4232d ago

Its on the PSN store along with the new singstar app!

garos824232d ago

it is in the store. works great however i cant log into my you tube account for some reason. anyone else have this issue?

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA31d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY31d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay31d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos31d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7231d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY31d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator31d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum31d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z31d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad31d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga31d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot30d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose31d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE31d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername30d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy31d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde31d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8631d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8631d ago (Edited 31d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole31d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300031d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot31d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle31d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7731d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments