Sony has released a minor firmware update for the PS4, bring the current system software to v4.55. Unfortunately, the update doesn’t do much except fix bugs with the system. According to the changelog, the update simply “improves the quality of the system performance”.
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PS4 System Software Ver. 4.50
PS4 Firmware v4.50 is officially available as of today, bring with it lots of new features and improvements. Since the changelog for the beta was revealed, Sony has managed to add in extra features including automatic activation of the PS4 as primary system on first login, in-game chat compatibility using Remote Play and more.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.50 (Beta)
The full changelog for PS4 Firmware v4.50 has been leaked, revealing more details about the upcoming firmware update. The changelog reveals that a USB 3.0 HDD must be used to make use of the external HDD feature introduced in this firmware update. Other changes include posting of animated GIFs, changes to the Notification system so all notifications appear in a single list, and changes to make creating sub-account much easier.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.07
Sony has released another minor firmware update for the PS4, updating the system software to version v4.07. The update is mandatory, which means you’ll need to update to the latest version before you are able to access the PlayStation Network.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.06
Earlier last week, on 17 November 2016, Sony released an update to the system software for the PS4, brining the current firmware version to v4.06. This is a minor update to the software, simply improving the system performance, but it’s a mandatory update. You’ll need to update your PS4 to v4.06 before you are able to access the PlayStation Network and play online.
PS3 System Software Ver. 4.81
A new minor firmware update has been released for the PS3, updating the system software to v4.81. The update is mandatory, and is required to access the PlayStation Network. The changelog states that this update improves system performance.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.05
Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS4 today, updating the system software to version 4.05. The changelog for this update states that this update “improves the quality of the system performance”. The update weighs in at 297 MB, and is available now for your console.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.01
Sony has just released a new minor firmware update for the PS4, improving the system’s stability. The update is 297 MB in size, but only offers stability improvements. The PS4’s major v4.0o update was released last month, which made a number of changes to the system – this update presumably fixes some bugs in that update.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.00
The next major firmware update for the PS4 is now available to download, bringing with it many new features as well as a new User Interface for various screens on the system. Sony has added a customisable and larger Quick Menu, which you can access using the PS button; added offline trophy browsing along with the ability to see the details of hidden trophies; and lots more. This update also adds HDR support to the console, giving you more vivid colours if your TV supports HDR.
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.55
PS4 Firmware update v3.55 is now available to download, but don’t expect anything major. The firmware is a minor update, improving the quality of the system performance. The update is mandatory, so you’ll need to update your system before you can go online. The update weighs in at 287 MiB.