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PS4 firmware 4.50 add Boost Mode for PS4 Pro

PS4 firmware 4.50 add Boost Mode for PS4 Pro

Kingthrash3603408d ago (Edited 3408d ago )

Lol....more power maybe?
I also hear external hdd and custom back rounds support too

Neonridr3408d ago

yeah, and 3D Blu Ray support for PSVR.

ShadowKnight3408d ago

Yup it will be able to support 8tb usb 3.0 external HDD support.

fenome3408d ago

Beast mode activated. Lol

darthv723408d ago

this is sweet feature. Makes me want the pro even more now.

Also, if anyone is in the beta can they please confirm if the external support is for 'installing to' and 'playing from' the external hdd or does it only work to move games from the internal to the external and back again?????

Eonjay3408d ago (Edited 3408d ago )

Eva Unit 2 Beast Mode confirmed?
But in all honesty, someone has mentioned the fact that this was for OG PS4 games. The comparison would be like taking the games you already own on one PC and then upgrading your GPU and getting better graphics, smother framerates... So even if a game doesn't have a defined Pro mode, you can still get benefits. Its optional because boosting clock speeds in certain games can cause instability in certain games. So it was something that Sony needed to work on. Apparently its done.

Looks like External USB support is coming as well... I think it may be time for me to upgrade...

Aenea3408d ago

@darth

Can confirm!

The storage section now shows a list of hard disks where the first is the built in one, when you click on it then you get the regular screen with how much data is used for Applications, Videos and screenshots, Savegames, etc.

You need to format the hdd in the System menu, when I hooked one up a popup told me it couldn't use the hdd due to the filesystem without telling me to go to the System menu.

Immediately ordered a 4TB external :) (and a 3d bluray)

Ju3408d ago (Edited 3408d ago )

Dang. I just got me a 2TB drive...but guess what. It's already full. Guess I have some use for that external original drive now :) And I guess I have to get that beta ASAP I come home now.

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TankCrossing3408d ago (Edited 3408d ago )

Would speculate it prevents the downclocking when running non-Pro games. It could give a bit of a framerate boost to games with variable frame rates (or games that struggle to maintain the target).

It could also break compatibility in some rare cases, hence it is optional.

Hopefully it makes it to release. Every little counts.

Neonridr3408d ago

yeah.. locking down games where the framerate fluctuates is what my guess it would be for too.

MecheSlays3408d ago

or games like doom with scalable resolutions

dumahim3408d ago

So maybe just a minor bump from the increased clock, but still keeping the mirrored GPU off? I can live with that.

TankCrossing3408d ago

Yup good shout on games with dynamic resolution.

Ju3408d ago (Edited 3408d ago )

It's a start. I would imagine, since this is system wide feature and not per game, that it uses some sort of internal whitelist. And thus should work for most of the games but would fall back for games Sony wouldn't approve? Would be simple to implement. Question is, if the gpu indeed remains disabled. Don't see a reason for that. Shader would still probably not take advantage of the full potential without a patch, but it would still be faster. Pushing 30 to 60 without a patch won't happen just with that Booster.

And man, that HDD feature is cool. Just hooked up my old 1TB drive and moving 650GB over...takes 45 minutes, though :P

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Genuine-User3408d ago (Edited 3408d ago )

This will most likely lock the unstable 30fps and 60fps games :D

@UCForce
Games that drop below their respective targets of 30fps and 60fps will likely be locked on the PS4 Pro.

UCForce3408d ago

You mean unlocked 30 fps?

UCForce3408d ago

Oh ! I see. Thank you.

Cobra9513408d ago

There we go. Thank you, genuine-user. If this works well, it should give the Pro an edge it should have had right out of the box.

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starchild3408d ago

I've been hoping for this feature ever since the Pro launched and didn't offer improvements to games without Pro patches. This makes the Pro literally twice as cool in my eyes.

Like I said in the other article on this subject, all I want from my console games from a technical standpoint is a stable framerate and clean image quality. The Pro is now going to be tackling both of those issues to a much greater degree.

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robtion3408d ago

Perfect excuse for me to revisit Bloodborne again too.

nitus103408d ago

The Lecturer Theater in Bloodborne was the only place where I experienced significant slowdown but you are not there that long unless you die allot so I did not find it annoying.

Exari3408d ago

but it seems like it wont unlock bb's framerates, but instead make it stable at 30.. i hope im wrong

DMZ_P3408d ago

If that's true, then this is a BEAST of an update !

Good-Smurf3408d ago

If this true then,it's time to upgrade to Pro!

Hylian103408d ago

So, can i play Uncharted 4 in 60 fps now ?

Eonjay3408d ago

Probably not if the game has a lock on the framerate. It will basically prevent frame drops.

Aenea3408d ago

UC4 already has a Pro patch, still 30fps in SP...

PersonMan3408d ago

Delete the game, and reinstall it, but don't update the game to the latest patch. Turn on boost mode, and see what happens.

Chumdiddy3408d ago

I'm waiting for people to try this exact thing on the Pro patched games. For me, specifically Uncharted 4 and The Last Guardian.

nitus103408d ago

I would advise backing up first especially if you have a digital download.

Shakengandulf3408d ago

Games that are locked to 30fps most likely wont change. Anything that doesn't hold 30 or 60fps should get a boost.

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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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FPSRUSSIA36d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY36d ago

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

Eonjay36d ago

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

Profchaos36d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7236d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY36d ago

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

TheColbertinator36d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum36d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z36d 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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SimpleDad37d ago

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

Cacabunga37d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot36d 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…

HectixRose37d 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.

JEECE37d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername36d 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.

Soy37d ago

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

DarXyde37d 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.

Ashunderfire8636d 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.

Ashunderfire8636d ago (Edited 36d 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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InUrFoxHole37d ago

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

pwnmaster300037d 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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-Foxtrot37d 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.

solideagle37d 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

Relientk7737d ago

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