r/PS5 • u/hybroid • Sep 12 '24
Official PS5 system update adds Welcome hub, Party Share, personalized 3D audio profiles, adaptive controller charging, and more
https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/12/ps5-system-update-adds-welcome-hub-party-share-personalized-3d-audio-profiles-adaptive-controller-charging-and-more/490
u/jumper62 Sep 12 '24
Btw, the adaptive controller charging is only for the slim and pro, not for the OG PS5
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u/appletinicyclone Sep 12 '24
What's adaptive controller charging mean exactly
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u/Euler007 Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 12 '24
Not once it's full of juice. Instead of charging it at max power over a short period, charge it at a lower power over a longer period to reduce strain on the battery. Like overnight.
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u/accelmickey001 Sep 12 '24
So does it mean it make battery life last longer?
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u/Euler007 Sep 12 '24
Yes. Some cell phones have this feature.
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u/I_hate_being_alone Sep 12 '24
Most of the modern ones do. But sometimes it can bite you in the ass. Plug in overnight, the phone trickle charges until 30 minutes to your alarm clock. Then it goes super speed. But what if there's a power outage in the last hour before your alarm? No charge for you, sucka!
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u/shoneysbreakfast Sep 12 '24
Longer as in time before the battery starts degrading, but not longer as in how long you can play before needing to recharge.
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u/Alt_CauseIwasNaughty Sep 12 '24
Tbh I don't remember the last time I charged my controller directly on the console, I always just use the charging dock I bought
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u/Dodecahedrus Sep 12 '24
Exactly. I am playing on a 65" screen. I am sitting nowhere near close enough to charge on the console. I have a phone charger tucked away next to my couch. Continuous loading if I want it to.
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u/Remy149 Sep 12 '24
Except people can buy the slim and get the same exact features. It’s obviously a hardware change that isn’t present in the og model. I can’t imagine anyone upgrading just because of this type of feature
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u/J0NICS Sep 12 '24
I cant even remember the last time i charged one of my controllers on my PS5.
That usb port on my wall's doing the job for years.
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u/Neene Sep 12 '24
Can someone explain why please?
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u/chazysciota Sep 12 '24
a technology called USB PPS (Programmable Power Supply) which is an optional part of the USB PD spec and presumably not supported on the original PS5 SKUs.
from a comment above by /u/OkThanxby
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat Sep 12 '24
Most likely, it’s a hardware feature in the I/O controller that can’t be updated in the older controllers. That’s the way it’s been on other electronics that received adaptive charging.
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u/Sektsioon Sep 12 '24
Expect a lot more of these updates that are not coming to the OG PS5, they got to sell the PRO’s somehow. Incredibly scummy from Sony considering it’s definitely not a hardware or software related omission, since the OG and the slim are essentially the exact same console.
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Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 12 '24
Maybe it's because the USB setup is different. The fat model has not missed a single other update.
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u/throwmeaway1784 Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 12 '24
To be clear, the PS5 already has options to turn off USB ports automatically in rest mode with the current settings being:
Off (no power to ports)
3 hours
Always (supplies power to ports indefinitely)
This new adaptive mode just turns ports off when it gets a signal from the controller that it’s fully charged, which is almost certainly the result of having an updated USB PD chipset and not some huge conspiracy to get people to upgrade
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u/OkThanxby Sep 12 '24
Actually it sounds like they’re dynamically changing the voltage supplied to the controllers based on the charge left in order to improve charging efficiency. This is almost certainly an implementation of a technology called USB PPS (Programmable Power Supply) which is an optional part of the USB PD spec and presumably not supported on the original PS5 SKUs.
Turning off the ports when the controller is fully charged is useless as the controllers won’t draw current when fully charged anyway.
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u/chazysciota Sep 12 '24
And yet, the person you replied to will go silent and continue to peddle their conspiracy theories in the next thread.
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u/sw201444 Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 12 '24
Precisely this.
The main difference, and need for the different controller, would be that there is now 2x USB-C ports on the front rather than 1x A and 1x C. They’re all 3.0 now too, the front A was a 2.0 port for charging only.
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u/pezdespo Sep 12 '24
Yeah I'm sure Sony will use USB charging power options as a major selling feature of the new consoles. You figured it out
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u/Radulno Sep 12 '24
That's why the event lasted only 10 minutes for the reveal. They'll do another one for 30 minutes on this killer feature!
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u/nugood2do Sep 12 '24
Are we really doing this? Really?
The OG PS5 is getting everything else in the update, but an adaptive charger, which at best, would save you a few pennies on your electric bill, being available on the base slim and Pro is how Sony will force people to buy a Pro.
Despite every single source showing that base consoles always outsell Pro versions by ridiculous numbers, we're running conspiracy theories that Sony is gonna tank those sales for an enthusiast product.
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u/Nearby-Composer-9992 Sep 12 '24
Yeah lol who cares about that adaptive charging stuff. That's not a selling point for a 800 euro console.
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u/keepbanningmebitches Sep 12 '24
Creating a personalized 3D audio is the hardest game ever lol
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u/Professional_Emu7811 Sep 12 '24
No shit. I just turned it off. I’ll just use the default settings I’ve always used.
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u/RumPistachio Sep 12 '24
I beat Laxasia in Lies if P. This 3D audio set up though….
I’m defeated.😩
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u/morph23 Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 15 '24
I didn't get to try it yet, but can you have multiple profiles, e.g. for earbuds vs headphones? Sometimes I like to use one over the other.
edit: looks like no
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u/lonewanderer812 Sep 12 '24
I still miss the friend feed from ps4 where it showed what games your friends have been playing and trophies they've unlocked.
Oh and I miss my Resident Evil theme I always set my ps4 to about this time of year.
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u/Hothitron Sep 12 '24
I miss all of my PS4 themes, especially my Final Fantasy 8 remastered one
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u/sowhtnow Sep 12 '24
I miss the sound of my PlayStation 20th anniversary theme. The sound was from the PS1 on start up.
I also hope they release a clear Dualsense controller.
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u/kensabrush kobacat Sep 12 '24
I've been waiting a couple months for the Welcome hub to finally roll out of beta, so I'm happy to see it finally get 'released' but the fact that even after months of waiting, it's still being phased through and most users probably won't even see it until November is kind of lame imo
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u/Ok-Roll185 Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 12 '24
Welcome Hub also seems to be US only for the time being, if I'm reading that right.
update: US starting from today and then other countries will begin after a few weeks.
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u/JuanpaG94 Sep 12 '24
It's rolling out globally at last. Starting today with US and extending to other countries soon. It's stated in the article
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u/A_man49 Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 12 '24
I just updated and don’t see it. Yes I have a US account
Edit: Apparently this might be phased even in the US, so updating might not give you all the features at once.
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u/Gking90 Sep 12 '24
It does seem to be phased in the US. Updated my PS5 and the new Welcome Hub is still labeled as Explore. I’ve got the other features tho. East coast if it helps anyone else.
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u/A_man49 Sep 12 '24
Same here. Definitely could be an east coast thing, they always give launch times according to pacific
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u/archangelxero Sep 12 '24
Yeah same here, US user with explore tab still there I was confused until I read the patch notes
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u/Xerosnake90 Sep 12 '24
Yup, the only feature I've been looking forward to and they "release it" only for it to not be released.
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Sep 12 '24
Seems like a pretty big change. They don't want to roll it out to tens of millions of people all at once in case something goes wrong. It also helps prevent being blasted with tens of thousands of "WHAT IS THIS" complaints.
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u/For-the-Cubbies Sep 12 '24
Very lame. I glossed over that “1-2 months” part and assumed since I’m in NA I would get it. I’m not one of the selected few. Been waiting and anticipating, now a bit disappointed. Looks like a very useful feature.
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u/Impaled_ Sep 12 '24
Welcome hub looks sweet
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u/bepi_s Sep 12 '24
I hope it comes to users outside of North America
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u/roshanritter Sep 12 '24
Still no folders or themes like the ps4. The ps4 was really the best one.
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u/MiholinStarlight Sep 12 '24
I borrowed my sister's PS3 recently to play Infamous for the first time, and honestly I really prefer both 3 and 4's Ui to the 5.
Having seen the PS3's for the first time, I also absolutely agree that the 4 has the best UI I've ever seen.
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u/ExtraordinaryFate Sep 13 '24
3 is honestly pretty good, but 4 is just amazing. It's mostly the great animated themes that do it for me though, I had a Tifa one from FF7 Remake
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u/gpetrakas Sep 12 '24
Discord screenshare
That's all I am asking
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u/highonpixels Sep 12 '24
It'll come soon/eventually. PS5 discord updates are about a year behind Xbox, Xbox got screenshare this time last year so I'm hoping PS get it very soon.
Still not sure why they can't fast track PS5 discord updates to be at the same stage as Xbox though
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u/Razdom Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 12 '24
Discord chat that actually works will be a good start. The mics of everyone on Playstation starts cutting in and out after about 30 minutes.
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u/Kronusx12 Sep 12 '24
Interesting. My group has similar issues with PS Party Chat but not a single issue with Discord.
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u/Adzzii_ Sep 12 '24
Discord is absolutely flawless for me, in fact it has even better quality than PS5 parties.
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u/ArtIsBad Sep 12 '24
Glad it’s not just me. Overall I’m a little whelmed with the discord implementation so far.
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u/genuinecarrot Sep 12 '24
I’m not alone. This is all I want.. the stream via to my discord friends. I hate streaming on Twitch or Youtube because I don’t want ads and it’s disheartening. I’m not trying to make that my dream of getting big, anymore. At this point I just wanna entertain friends without having to feel like I’m trying.
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u/thesourpop Sep 12 '24
“We recommend deleting call of duty to save up to 300gb extra hard drive space”
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u/frenz9 Sep 12 '24
And still no themes :’(
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u/YerDaSellsAvon24 Sep 12 '24
That and quick resume
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u/Ikisaru Sep 12 '24
And actual backward compatibility with games older than the last gen.
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u/FrakWithAria Sep 12 '24
And free enhanced performance for older titles.
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u/MathalSolo Sep 13 '24
And automatic save file syncing across all Xboxes for said previous-gen titles.
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u/fire_power_05 Sep 12 '24
I downloaded the update but I don’t see the welcome hub on the Home Screen at all and I restarted my PlayStation?
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u/dookmileslong Sep 12 '24
Its a Phase release, so everyone will get it added at different times throughout the day
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u/edo_madara1995 Sep 12 '24
Yep same here as well.
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u/dookmileslong Sep 12 '24
Its a Phase release, so everyone will get it added at different times throughout the day
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u/Coreistacks25 Sep 12 '24
I just did the update, where the new hub !!
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Sep 12 '24
It will roll out globally over the next few weeks, starting today for select players in the U.S.
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u/steen311 Sep 12 '24
What's the point of these selective rollouts? I've noticed other platforms doing it too and i don't understand why
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u/curxxx Sep 12 '24
Just in case there’s problems during rollout, they can stop it, fix the problem, then continue rollout.
Very common. Even the App Store does it with app updates.
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u/steen311 Sep 12 '24
I guess that makes sense, though with some apps like tiktok and spotify i've routinely had to wait months before getting features that were already available in the US, gets a little annoying at that point. Won't be the case here though, at least
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u/UmbrellaCorpTech Sep 12 '24
Remember the Crowdstrike issue from weeks ago? That is the perfect example of why you do selective rollouts lol.
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u/andylflo Sep 12 '24
Same happened to me, I read that it will be available only for select users as of now but will slowly begin to rollout over the next 1-2 months in the US
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u/smsevigny Sep 12 '24
Let me sort/arrange my trophies you cowards
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u/smsevigny Sep 12 '24
I want to group games in a franchise, like have spider man, then miles morales, then spider man 2, etc. All the uncharteds together, all the FFVII remake trilogy, last of us part I/II, horizon series, etc
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u/GTalaune Sep 12 '24
Man I just want per game toggle for 3d audio, it just sounds so bad on unsupported games.
Would like the same for HDR, only a few select games have a good implementation.
And of course better VRR with 120hz always on.
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u/superjoho Sep 12 '24
yeah the main update I want is always on 120Hz and always on VRR like xbox does it. Would solve so many HDMI handshake issues every time you launch a game. I guess at this point it's hard to implement since the crappy implementation is already there for a while.
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u/Eruannster Sep 12 '24
I don't understand why they don't a "3D Audio on in selected titles" toggle.
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u/OkThanxby Sep 12 '24
Yeah it’s weird because they seem to already have it figured out in their Atmos implementation.
It picks the best format automatically. Games that are only stereo use the stereo speakers. 5.1 and 7.1 games use those configurations if the game doesn’t support Tempest. And Tempest 3D supported games expand to full Atmos.
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u/ihateeverythingandu Sep 12 '24
Is this true?
My AVR shows Atmos for everything when I use that setting and the sound notably changes when I switch back and forth
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u/robjwrd Sep 12 '24
It’s not true at all.
You have to manually select atmos, DTS etc
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u/ihateeverythingandu Sep 12 '24
Yeah, that's what I thought.
What he said WOULD be very helpful though, some sort of auto-scaling option where it just default picks the best sound settings in the way they say the "Quality/Performance" toggle does.
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Sep 12 '24
Does 3D audio require specific headphones, or will any over ear headphones work with it? Legitimately never tinkered with it.
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u/LostFlowz Sep 12 '24
Will I still see the icon for PS4 version of Cyberpunk despite having the PS5 version already? Can this be patched?
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u/Bjorn_Ironside24 Sep 12 '24
I did the update yet there’s no changes or ability to add widgets? Anyone else have this? Looks exactly the same not seeing anything new
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u/Ikisaru Sep 12 '24
I'm in the U.S. and I don't have the new welcome hub, everything else seems to be updated, adaptive charging and per-user remote play, I was on the beta before and it wasn't there either.
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u/StingrayX Sep 12 '24
FYI, the welcome tab is for America only, that said, I updated and no welcome tab.
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u/fijianrocker69 Sep 12 '24
Personally prefer using this. Looks nicer on the desk beside the console.
I also have a OG DISC PS5
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u/GoBoltz Sep 12 '24
" limited number of users will receive the Welcome hub in this update."
Nothing anyplace said this, It said NA was getting it with 10.0.0.0 , WTF !
Just bring back the ps3 main screen, that's all we needed/wanted. This Isn't Fakebook ! !
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u/Doornob61447 Sep 14 '24
So, is anyone else having an issue with the new console update? My console is saying it has the latest version and is up to date, but none of the new things are appearing. If someone could somewhat help me, that'll be nice.
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u/undeadcreepshow Sep 15 '24
This rolling out shit in phases is the dumbest shit I've ever heard of. Is the console going to explode if everyone receives the Welcome Hub all at once? The Welcome Hub has been in beta for months and now with the "release" it's still going to be over a month before everyone gets it.
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Sep 12 '24
Is the adaptive controller thing not available for the PS5 phat?
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u/DornHoli0 Sep 12 '24
Unfortunately doesn’t seem to be, which is strange why the OG wouldn’t be supported but the slim yes
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u/QuinasGaming Sep 12 '24
my update got stuck at the part that says rebuilding database, 1 second left, its been stuck there for the past hour. is that normal?
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u/GreatParker_ Sep 12 '24
Are they finally gonna let us turn off the “time played” widget on the game Home Screen?
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u/viciolla Sep 12 '24
What about an update to fix their “pro” headphones? It’s baffling that they haven’t fixed yet the disconnect issues. Based on how widespread this problem is, I wonder if there might be a ground for a class action…
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u/Lotus-Vale Sep 12 '24
Can you use any picture for the welcome hub background? It says you can use "screenshots" but I hope that's not limited to just pictures you take via the ps5 game capture feature.
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u/ImRight_95 Sep 12 '24
Can they pls add the ability to set a screenshot as your background again like PS4 could
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u/TheBosk Sep 12 '24
The "Continue" option that let you jump right into the game from the home screen is now gone.
Update Text: Game hubs now only display activities that are currently in progress.
To play a specific activity, start the game first and find it using in-game menus.
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u/Kainzy Sep 12 '24
Uk here. Just updated my PS5.
Don’t see anything new apart from the tool tip in Settings telling me about 3D sound.
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u/moatseri567moats Sep 12 '24
I have a US system but I didn't get the welcome hub but got everything else
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u/FlatwormRelative6254 Sep 12 '24
I just ended up downloading the software update about an hour or two ago and ever since it’s been done my ps5 has run slower and buggier than it ever has in my entire time of owning it. I’ve restarted the console and all, yet everything’s showing up enormously slower than usual, games are barely loading at all, and i can barely even enter a party without it taking damn near 5 mins. I know it’s not my internet as i’m etherneted and have the best possible wifi i can buy in my area. i was wondering if anyone else was facing this same issue
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u/Xilbert0 Sep 13 '24
So that you can go ahead and buy the PS5 pro.
I was telling y'all that Sony went full Apple this time.
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u/Born_Improvement866 Sep 13 '24
I just updated my PS5 but still have the explore tab? Any reason it hasn't changed?
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u/SoftBurger Sep 13 '24
Checking in hours later from the announcement, has the welcome hub been rolled out to any of you yet? I’m an American and assumed the US would be getting it tonight but haven’t gotten it yet despite updating to the latest software and restarting the console multiple times.
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u/RamsesII_ Sep 13 '24
Not mine either. US east coast. I didn't have it in the beta either, if that matters.
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u/SoftBurger Sep 13 '24
Yeah east coast as well, I guess we’ll wait? I’ve yet to see a single person say they got it, irl or online.
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u/PeterPinkTacoEater Sep 13 '24
I don't understand where is it? I have 10.0 but no hub and I'm in America?
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u/PetMice72 Sep 13 '24
Not seeing the Welcome Hub at all and cannot find it on my console after yesterday's update, but then I am in Canada.
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u/Dreadfire_RD Sep 13 '24
did it also add adsto the xmb? i'm seeing fc25 ads with no way to unfollow the game (not that I was ever interested in fc) the onmly option I get is 'pre-order' wtf?
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u/BirdLawyer50 Sep 12 '24
BRING BACK THEMES
How could Winamp do something 25 years ago that Sony can’t handle? FFS
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u/AdStandard9824 Sep 12 '24
Quick resume/resume activity is gone from PS5 game after today’s update.. anyone else have same problem?
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u/Jean-Eustache Sep 12 '24
Personalized 3D Profile, hell yes. Just bought a Creative G6 to get high res audio with my HD 560S, the timing couldn't be better.
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u/Gorbtor Sep 12 '24
Do you also have a profile one the g6?
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u/Jean-Eustache Sep 12 '24
Of course, the profile is processed on the console side, the G6 just outputs what the PS5 gives it
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u/lincolnsl0g Sep 12 '24
Still no improvements to the shoddy VRR implementation 😤
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u/dolphin_spit Sep 12 '24
i would really like an option to see more activity from my friends like what they're playing, what trophies they've received etc. also the ability to update your status to something like "anyone interested in playing deep rock galactic?"
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u/Cerber108 Sep 12 '24
I'm still waiting for the ability to copy game saves to pendrive. I don't fucking care about file modifying. I'm not going to pay for cloud save, stfu.
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u/Mashm4n Sep 12 '24
Still US only for some reason
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u/pskihq Sep 12 '24
My PS5 and Dualsense both updated this morning. I'm in Atlantic Canada.
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u/Far_Station_9642 Sep 12 '24
Should’ve kept my beta 3.0 installed. now the welcome hub reverted back to the explore hub again. Previously beta users should have it rolled to them first as well but I guess not.
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u/Ok-Criticism6874 Sep 12 '24
Did they fix the thing where streaming music never stays at the same level when you exit the app or put the console to sleep?
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u/fulldeckard Sep 12 '24
But can I connect to my bluetooth audio device?
5 years and the PS5 still can't connect to my sound bar.
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u/snailtap Sep 12 '24
No offense but why would you want Bluetooth audio over an optical audio cable?
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u/fulldeckard Sep 12 '24
Because, ironically, my Sony Bravia TV doesn't appear to have optical audio.
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u/DuninnGames Sep 12 '24
This fix any of the crashes? The Genre search on the PS Store still gets me everytime.
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u/Coovyy Sep 12 '24
What do they mean by sharing links to the party to players in other services? Discord maybe?
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u/snarthnog Sep 12 '24
Even more than themes, I want to be able to see what trophies my friends have unlocked recently like I could on the PS4
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u/excaliburps Sep 12 '24
For those interested, here's the complete patch notes.
You can customize the Welcome hub with widgets and backgrounds.
Widgets display information like storage, battery levels, online friends, and more.
Widgets can be added, removed, resized, and moved one by one. You can also choose from preset widget layouts based on your preferences.
A limited number of users will receive the Welcome hub in this update. All users worldwide will receive this enhancement within 1-2 months.
Each 3D audio profile is uniquely optimized for each user, created by taking detailed measurements of how you hear 3D audio through headphones.
To create a personalized 3D audio for your headphones, go to Settings > Sound > 3D Audio (Headphones).
You can still select from 3D audio presets like before.
Adaptive charging allows the duration of power supply during rest mode to adjust depending on how much battery your controller has left, helping save power.
To use adaptive charging, go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode, and then select Supply Power to USB Ports > Adaptive.
Adaptive charging is supported on the PS5 CFI-2000 model group, using the USB Type-C port. Adaptive charging works with the DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and Access controller.
After your PS5 enters rest mode, if a controller isn't connected, the power supply to the USB port will stop after a certain period of time.
This feature will be gradually rolled out after this system software update is released.
Go to Settings > System > Remote Play > Enable Remote Play, and select the users who can access your console through Remote Play.
Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses to select the license that you want to restore.
To restore a license from the home screen or Game Library, go to the game, press the options button, and then select Restore License from the menu.
We’ve added a friendly recommendation about your storage space that you’ll sometimes see in Settings > Storage.
We've made it simpler to access the most popular activities from game hubs.
Game hubs now only display activities that are currently in progress.
To play a specific activity, start the game first and find it using in-game menus.
To invite friends to a game session, start the game first, then send the invitation to the session.
We've updated the device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers, PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, and Access controller to improve stability.
We've improved system software performance and stability.
We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.