All PS4 systems will gain HDR support via firmware update

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All PS4 systems will gain HDR support via firmware update

Sony’s big news items from today’s PlayStation Meeting were announcements for both the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro systems, which was exciting enough. Yet one minor detail from shows classic PlayStation 4 users won’t be forgotten. While the new systems will come packaged with full HDR support, all other PlayStation 4 editions will gain the same benefit through firmware updates.

As noted during the PlayStation Meeting, HDR itself isn’t something that requires a great deal of processing power, but a compatible display. And since the PS4 Slim uses the same components as units launched it 2014, it’s possible to bring that HDR functionality to all devices with a simple software update. Overall, it seems Sony is putting a great deal of effort into ensuring players get the best visual experience from their games, whatever system edition and display they might be working with.

Here’s hoping this is proven correct when the PS4 Slim launches on September 5, and the PS4 Pro arrives on November 10.



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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2016/09/07/all-ps4-systems-will-gain-hdr-support-via-firmware-update/

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MajPosted:

Glad to see Sony Developing on the regular PS4 as well as the new one!!

miller1821Posted:

No, he meant to say 1080p tvs. 4k tv is not needed for HDR it's just that most tv manufacturers haven't supported HDR till 4k tvs were released because it made more sense to use a 10 bit panel with 4k tvs. 10 bit and above panels are required for HDR to work. The update that Sony is putting out for HDR doesn't turn your ps4 into a 4k ps4, it simply adds HDR to 1080p resolution. This is where people get confused. 4k and HDR are completely different technologies but they do work in tandem together.
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GrandmaArchy Are there even that many 1080p TVs that actually supports HDR? Don't know of any.


I think you meant to say 4k TVs. Lots of 4k Tvs supports HDR except a few cheap ones.

NickPosted:

I'm glad to see SONY doing some good with all the mess they've made so far.

TargaryenPosted:

Looking forward to this

GaryPosted:

GrandmaArchy Are there even that many 1080p TVs that actually supports HDR? Don't know of any.


I think you meant to say 4k TVs. Lots of 4k Tvs supports HDR except a few cheap ones.

9ntyPosted:

That's awesome Sony good job.

XboxPosted:

Now this is what we like to see.

Good job Sony.

GrandmaArchyPosted:

Are there even that many 1080p TVs that actually supports HDR? Don't know of any.

LostPosted:

HDR seems pretty nice, keeping it simple. As long as it's compatible with the TV/Monitor.

SkatesPosted:

When you wanna keep your players satisfied. GG Sony.