PS4 firmware update 5.00 has been released

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The big, anticipated PS4 firmware update 5.00 is now available to download.

Firmware version 5.00 for PS4 was announced back in July, with the beta starting in August.

It looks like the update is ready for live users, as it’s only just started rolling out on PSN. The download comes in at 374MB, which is small enough.

Firmware update 5.00 brings a host of new features. Chief among them is the ability for PS4 Pro owners to stream at 1080p, 60fps through Twitch, and an updated family and accounts management system that allows parents to easily manager other accounts.

The friends and communities area has seen some upgrades in 5.00, too. You’re now able to assign friends to custom lists, and follow any account regardless of whether or not they’re verified.

The update also allows for some customisation of the notifications interface, letting you turn off message previews in pop-ups, disable them entirely while watching a movie, changing the colour of the notification and more.

For PlayStation VR owners, the headset now supports 5.1 and 7.1 channels in virtual surround through headphones while watching Blu-rays in Cinematic Mode. Finally, the update made some changes to the Quick Menu, adding more options that don’t require leaving the game to use.

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Source: https://www.vg247.com/2017/10/03/ps4-firmware-update-5-00-has-been-released/

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DecyPosted:

Xbox Streaming at 1080p and 60FPS is one of my favorite improvements.


Its the only decent improvement they've added in the last while lol

XboxPosted:

Streaming at 1080p and 60FPS is one of my favorite improvements.

DecyPosted:

Was reading a little about this yesterday when i was ill Pretty nice couple of features. they should work on something big in my opinion tho.

SilkyPosted:

Some nice little refinments added although still not a fan of previous updates.

MickersPosted:

Streaming at 1080p is a killer new addition.

RepBanditPosted:

Glad they finally implemented this firmware. Some nice features finally added

MusketPosted:

I like some of the new features, I think theyre pretty cool

sznPosted:

Huge update for the system. Excited to see what's next.