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PS4 System Software 3.00 Features Detailed, Beta Starts Today

John Koller : "We’ve been busy preparing our next major system software update for PS4, version 3.00 (codename: Kenshin). The update is packed with content, and we wanted to give you quick glance at its key features"

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Sureshot3970d ago

1gb to 10 is quite a jump. Still seems to be missing the most requested features though.

butchertroll3970d ago

Quote : Still seems to be missing the most requested features though.

....

They don't need to put everything in OFW, right? :D Anyway, that's not the final list.

Happy for PNG format.

DragonKing813970d ago

What happen to mp3 and CD support?

Sureshot3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

@butcher

It's a list of 'key' features so anything added would be insignificant I'm guessing.

"They don't need to put everything in OFW, right?"
It's been around 2 years now... Where are 'appear offline' toggle, friends notification, custom themes and folder organisation?

Xbox fans wanted Backwards compatibility and Microsoft delivered. Stop being an apologist and start questioning why you're not getting what you (the majority of PS owners) are wanting.

XisThatKid3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

Now that ridiculous request of friends notifications can actually be managed by only selecting what group of friends get notifications from which is a large oversight by most that requested this. I have 300+ friends and ps4 detects ps4 ps3 and vita people all signing on and off, no thank you. But if I choose who I get notifications from then ok cool. I can live without it though if it never comes.
I'm getting friend groups I'm happy with that
"Communities" finally a built in forum, ps home without the nonsense. Ill take whatever's free

NewMonday3970d ago

I love the big social features, big open communities where like minded people can meet and instantly play togther

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TWB3969d ago

Where did you read about .png screenshots being supported (assumed you meant that)?

That would be fantastic but I didnt see that mentioned in the article.

Indigon3969d ago

@ Cantbestopped2: It IS a big one for Microsoft.

I really hope Sony will do more than just bring PSNow.

dantesparda3969d ago (Edited 3969d ago )

@TWB

They said it in the EU announcement, here: http://gearnuke.com/ps4-fir...

k2d3969d ago

Haven't been able to log in to PSN ever since registering to beta.

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pompombrum3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

My thoughts exactly, 1gb to 10gb is all well and dandy but it doesn't really gloss over the fact that I still can't see when my friends come online nor give me an option to hide my online status when I have friends over.

Ultimately the list does sound pretty good but I don't get why Sony are ignoring two heavily requested features.

butchertroll3970d ago

Quote : Ultimately the list does sound pretty good but I don't get why Sony are ignoring two heavily requested features.

Maybe it takes time to make that???

pompombrum3970d ago

Well they've had nearly two years.

Aloy-Boyfriend3970d ago

You know, I've grown used to looking the friends list before booting up a game and see who is online, but I think it's embarrasing the team still hasn't added such basic feature still.

Dario_DC3970d ago

Just go to your friends... It's 5 seconds... Ps button, tap up, friends and voilá! Is it so hard?? 5 freaking seconds...
I rather they keep it like this than having notifications all the time on my screen while I'm playing a game.

I do agree on they should give an option to stay "hidden" when you want to.

Skate-AK3970d ago

They said a quick glance at key features. They could still have online notifications and stuff. Maybe that's part of the group thing. It would be annoying if you have 200+ friends logging in and out. Put the ones you care about in a group and maybe it will give you a notification when they sign in.

IamTylerDurden13970d ago

Ppl are ridiculous, this is an awesome upgrade.

10gb of online storage is incredible, this was one of the single most requested features. Ppl said 1gb wasn't enough (it wasn't) and they give us 10! Crazy.

Direct game streaming to YouTube and twitter, nice.

Communities, groups, and forums from the home screen.

A request to watch someone's gameplay feature. Very insignificant but very cool imo.

Very strong update.

Rattlehead203970d ago (Edited 3969d ago )

@Dario

Why should we have to do that?

What if a specific friend isn't online yet? Would we have to keep checking ourselves every 5 minutes?

It's a basic feature and it's quite laughable it hasn't been implemented yet

If it can tell me when a friend joins a party that I have NO involvement in, then it can do this.

Dee_913969d ago

"two heavily requested features" requested by a few people on N4G?
Were else are these features being requested? Because I only seen it being requested by a few people here, granted i'm not on any playstation focused forums.

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akurtz3970d ago

i like the favorite feature on xbox where youcan fav certain friends and only get their notifications when they come online, really handy

TheUndertaker853970d ago

"There’s more included in this update, but that’s a quick glance at some of the items we’re excited about the most."

Genuine-User3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

Name me the top 5 requested features requested by the PlayStation community and link me your source.

Maybe you should take your own advice and
Stop being an apologist and start questioning Microsoft on their lackluster monthly updates.

Where is:

-Shareplay
-WiFi Remoteplay
-Custom gamer picture
-System wide button remapping
-Dynamic themes
-Folder support
-Ability to download updates in the - background
-60fps support for YouTube
-Fast OS navigation
-Friends, Messages and Party built into the user interface
-Fast game installation
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nitus103970d ago

Personally I would rather have games than social features after all the PlayStation brand is all about games.

Folder support is nice since it allows for more efficient management. As for "Dynamic Themes" that is nice but lets be honest here how long do you look at a theme compared to doing other things like gaming?

muzikjunkie803970d ago

a few of those things you mentioned there could well be in the new UI update coming in the next month or so like.
custom gamer picture, dynamic themes, folder support, back ground updates, Friends, Messages and Party built into the user interface, fast game installation and a faster os.

personally only two of the things in your list i would like to have and that's back ground installation of updates and faster game installs from a disc.

Sureshot3970d ago

List a source for the most requested features? How about scrolling up and down? And no I don't have to apologise for Microsoft "lacklustre" monthly updates. Not sure if your aware or not but I've got 130 plus games coming in November from BC with already some installing as I write. I can bet you good money that all the stuff you just listed will arrive shortly. It's nice having not to wonder when and if what I want most will be coming in an update for my xbox one.

Enjoy your truly lacklustre bi annual (barely) updates dude.

IceKoldKilla3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

Sureshot. I get that you have to defend your choice of console but you have to admit PS4 has many things that have been added in updates yet to even be mentioned coming to Xbox One. I do envy the backwards compatibility coming later this year and I believe you can Skype call (video) while playing, right? That's cool. Other than that, not much I envy. I'm happy with my purchase and you seem so too. But stop mention numbers of games coming out when 90% won't ever matter or more specifically will you play. I'm excited for The Taken King, Fallout 4, Need for Speed, Uncharted 4, Battlefront and not much else. Only 1 is exclusive. At least I'm honest. I don't have to brag about indie exclusive games or timed exclusive games in the case of Xbox. And why defend a company that doesn't care about you specifically? You're just another number on their list of consumers which they are happy you gave them your money and continue to do so. Same with PlayStation or Nintendo. Everyone needs to stop defending multi billion dollar companies. So fucking stupid. Stop naming features, games, etc that you don't use/play or will ever care about JUST to use it against someone in a console war comment. Are you guys 13 year olds in middle school arguing over stupid shit in the hallways on your way to class? No. Be mature. I know those that have grown and have families won't come here to argue over these things. Instead use your time to enjoy your console of choice. You can never get time back. That's one thing that passes by and we lose forever in life. Use it wisely.

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Mehmeh3969d ago

I wouldn't call MS' monthly updates lackluster at all. They have been bringing good features every month, and the past updates has been preparations for the UI update.

And just because you want all the things you list, doesnt mean the updates have been lackluster for bringing other stuff.

Software_Lover3969d ago

I'm just asking a question because I was confused by this long thread..........

Is that list you made a list of stuff you want for the PS4 or a list of stuff you say the Xbox One doesn't have?

I'm honestly confused.

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kneon3970d ago

Not for me, the storage increase is the only feature I've been missing.

Christopher3970d ago

***Xbox fans wanted Backwards compatibility and Microsoft delivered. Stop being an apologist and start questioning why you're not getting what you (the majority of PS owners) are wanting.***

You say that as if Sony hasn't delivered on a ton of what PS fans have wanted.

There's a difference between an apologist and recognizing what has been done rather than just sweeping it under the rug just to move onto the next "gimme" item.

Sureshot3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

What does this "ton" pertain to exactly?

Christopher3970d ago

@Sureshot: VoIP, streaming, cross-play/buy, DLNA, shareplay features, Spotify, Youtube app, delete 0% trophy lists, download prioritization/pausing, plex support, additional video format support, dynamic themes, convert subaccount to master account, 3d bluray support, mp3 support.

All of those pulled from some of the top requested items on the PS Blog share.

Cha0tik3970d ago

People are always finding reasons to complain like Sony is over there doing nothing.

Blaze9293970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

what exactly are people saving that you need 10GB of cloud storage o_O? I haven't looked at game saves this gen - are they 300MB each or something crazy like the install files? If not, I don't really see why anyone needed this

strickers3970d ago

I have all 3 PS systems and ran out of space months ago.
I need that. Each Minecraft world my kids make takes up a boat load

EveryPlatformGamer3970d ago

@stickers
I know exactly how u feel, i too own 2 ps3 systems and ps4 etc my storage ran out ages ago, mainly cos i own so many games and because of my daughters minecraft.

I have had to set a limit on her worlds, and 10gb is gonna help so much.

ramiuk13970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

apart from storage upgrade its just social social and more social.

what a load of shit and im not interested in any of those features.
apart from the games i do nothing else on my ps4.

Still waiting for features wanted at launch or just after launch.

how about sort my PS4 out thats been really loud since i played Rocket league.

IceKoldKilla3970d ago

You can also wait until the full list of changes releases. But yeah for now most except the online storage is useless crap. The adding friends toa group will be useful to some. I might use it but that why me and my friends leave an open text chat with all of us there to organize to play a game. We get the notifications on our phones from work too so we''ll see if that feature is useful.

Angeljuice3969d ago

It's all streaming and social features, Personally I'm disappointed, I don't care about friends list and communities.

TyBREAKR3969d ago

This update is a load of crap! Where are the folders and homescreen customization?

WDBII3969d ago

Just get an Xbox dude.. I'm sure we have about 95% of the things you want...

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Aloy-Boyfriend3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

The Communities feature sounds good. Nice way to connect PS4 players and discuss like Miverse. Love it!

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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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FPSRUSSIA77d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY77d ago

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

Eonjay77d ago

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

Profchaos77d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7277d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY77d ago

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

TheColbertinator77d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum77d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z77d 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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SimpleDad78d ago

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

Cacabunga78d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot77d 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…

HectixRose78d 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.

JEECE78d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername77d 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.

Soy78d ago

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

DarXyde77d 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.

Ashunderfire8677d 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.

Ashunderfire8677d ago (Edited 77d 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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InUrFoxHole78d ago

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

pwnmaster300078d 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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-Foxtrot78d 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.

solideagle77d 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

Relientk7777d ago

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