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PS4 System Software Update 5.05 [18/01/18]

Hi folks System Software version 5.05 for the PlayStation 4 has been released today. This is a mandatory update. To update the System Software using your PS4 go to [Settings] > [System Software Update] and click 'Next' and then 'Update'.

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1nsomniac3087d ago (Edited 3087d ago )

“Increases performance” - or if we were to be honest. It’s purely just a security patch due to the PS4 being cracked.

It must of been a fairly solid jailbreak as it’s taken Sony quite a while to release this.

Asuka3087d ago

Actually if you wanted to know whenever a patch comes out that says "improves system performance" it is most likely just a driver update. ~370MB for a driver update seems about right.

1nsomniac3087d ago

370mb isn’t a driver update. The largest driver would be for the gpu however they’re not like their PC counterparts that include UI, languages, settings etc.

This is more likely an OS repackage including security patched kernel etc.

Kirby98903087d ago

There's no incremental patches with the PS4, they're always full updates which is why they're getting slight bigger every time an update is released. The patch size for day 1 retail PS4 would be the same as updating a ps4 on 4.XX or 5.XX

lex-10203086d ago

@Kirby9890

They did away with that a long time ago on the PS3. I have a hard time believing they'd go back on that idea.

TheUndertaker853087d ago

Dunno why you're getting disagrees as it can be easily found that PS4 firmwares up to 5.03 have a kernel exploit capable of running unsigned code.

Of course things such as that get swept under the rug here because Sony.

Silly gameAr3087d ago

Awww, you sound so upset that no one cares. It must be a conspiracy.

Silly gameAr3087d ago

Meanwhile, I guess people don't realize that we have to have "so many" stability updates, because someone is always looking for a way to exploit the PS4 to hand Sony an L, but it's usually the legit PS4 owners that catch the L because of these stupid exploits.

rainslacker3086d ago

Can you point to the article which was failed to show that it even showed up here?

TheUndertaker853086d ago

@rainslacker: I can point to NUMEROUS articles actually. Ironically as you stated which haven't been posted here. Wonder why that may be...

https://www.extremetech.com...

http://wololo.net/ps4-jailb...

http://wololo.net/2017/10/1...

https://thehackernews.com/2...

https://www.psxhax.com/foru...

TheUndertaker853086d ago (Edited 3086d ago )

@Silly gameAr: No, a "conspiracy" would involve much more thought and planning. All this constitutes is a community of individuals who enjoy talking other consoles and the exploits available in an effort to make them look weaker while asserting the superiority for their console of choice.

A fact that can be shown and proven not only in this article but a vast majority.

rainslacker3086d ago (Edited 3086d ago )

If they weren't posted here, then where is the conspiracy within the community? I look at all those links you provided, and I don't see a single one that starts with N4G.

It's not hard to post stuff here, but if it didn't get posted, then no one felt it worth posting....likely because it would be patched fairly quickly.

N4G mods/admin doesn't usually post the content for approval here, although I do believe they sometimes do post articles. That's a community function, and if you want articles like these to show up, then take the rather easy and short test to become a contributor. Then the community can decide if it wants to see these articles. Don't expect everyone to rush out and find every tidbit of information, and don't blame the community as being complicit in some sort of conspiracy to squash this information, when it appears that a lot of people didn't even know about it.

Despite what you may believe, there is no conspiracy between the community here and Sony to squash negative Sony news. I'd wager the most contact 99% of Sony fans here have had with the company go no further than a post within their forums, or with their customer service.....assuming they have had any contact at all. Most Sony fans here don't even have much contact with one another outside these article comment sections, and I've never seen any kind of plotting. There is no subversive movement by Sony fans or Sony within N4G. Anyone who thinks that really needs to get a grip on reality.

Even if the article is posted here, it's likely that not enough people found it interesting enough to approve, but given that it doesn't take much to get approvals on articles, I'm sure that 2-3 Xbox fan boys would get it approved, because that's about all it takes.

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chris2353087d ago

must of?
let me guess: milennial?

Mr Marvel3086d ago

Agreed.
I’m pretty sure millennials are too busy taking selfies to pay attention in English class.

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Retroman3086d ago (Edited 3086d ago )

Got mines 5am this Morning after PSN logged me off YouTube . i'm like : Hey what Happened ?

UltraNova3086d ago

Ps4: Oh you were watching that? F*** off, go cry to your mama.

Haha

Guyfamily9993087d ago

Honestly it becomes a meme at this point but I'm happy with any form of increased system performance (or stability for that matter), I want snappiness and reliability. Wonder if this has to do with spectre though.

munchmiller3087d ago

That "stability" and "performance". Look out people, this update increases performance so much, that PS5 won't even be necessary for another half decade now.

Jk. Patching kernel holes of course. No matter, more where those came from.

If nothing else, $ony just did everyone favour if they patched the right ones, as groups will surely release the exploits publicly for higher firmwares now. Thanks $ony.

TheOttomatic913086d ago

Most likely in prep for version 5.50

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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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FPSRUSSIA64d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY64d ago

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

Eonjay64d ago

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

Profchaos63d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7264d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY64d ago

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

TheColbertinator64d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum63d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z63d 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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SimpleDad64d ago

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

Cacabunga64d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot63d 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…

HectixRose64d 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.

JEECE64d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername63d 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.

Soy64d ago

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

DarXyde64d 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.

Ashunderfire8664d 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.

Ashunderfire8664d ago (Edited 64d 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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InUrFoxHole64d ago

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

pwnmaster300064d 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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-Foxtrot64d 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.

solideagle64d 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

Relientk7764d ago

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