New PS5 Software Update: Exciting Features, Improvements, and Fixes
A new software update for the PS5 console labeled version number 24.01-08.60.00 is now available to all console owners. While it may not be a groundbreaking change, it introduces several interesting features that are worth knowing about.
The most significant update this time around concerns Parties. After updating the software, you will be able to see a full list of parties you have joined in previous sessions. If you wish, you can restart a party by selecting it from the “Recent” list. This will make it much more convenient to return to a specific gaming session with your friends.
Additionally, there are several updates for the Sony Pulse Explore wireless headsets. After the update, you will be able to use the sound equalizer feature, as well as the “sidetone” feature which enhances the audibility of your own voice during voice chats. Moreover, when you have your Pulse Explore headphones near the PS5 console, you will see a notification that allows you to quickly pair them with the console. This makes it easier to switch between the PS5 and your computer using the headphones, similar to how other companies support seamless connection switching with their headphones and ecosystem.
The latest update also brings performance and stability improvements, as well as enhancements to messaging and usability on “certain screens.” Like many developers, Sony doesn’t provide too many details on these enhancements.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What are the key changes in the PS5 software update?
– It introduces the ability to restart parties from the “Recent” list, making it easier to return to a specific gaming session with friends.
– It adds sound equalizer and “sidetone” features for the Sony Pulse Explore wireless headsets.
– It brings performance and stability fixes, and improvements to messaging and usability on “certain screens”.
2. How can I view a list of previous parties joined after the update?
– After updating the software, you can view a full list of parties joined in previous sessions by selecting it from the “Recent” list.
3. How can I use the new features in the Sony Pulse Explore wireless headsets after the update?
– After the update, you will be able to use the sound equalizer and “sidetone” features in the Pulse Explore headsets.
4. Does the update affect the ease of pairing headphones with the PS5 console?
– Yes, after the update, when you have your Pulse Explore headphones near the PS5 console, you will see a notification that allows you to quickly pair them with the console.
5. How can I update the software of my PS5 console?
– Check if you have automatic updates enabled. If so, the software update should install automatically.
– If automatic updates are not enabled, you can manually check for the update by going to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update. If an update is available, you will see the option “Update System Software”. Simply click on it to proceed with the update.
Definitions of Key Terms/Jargon:
– PS5: An abbreviation for the PlayStation 5, the latest generation gaming console by Sony.
– System Software: The operating system running on the PS5 console.
– Parties: Gaming sessions in which users can join to play with other gamers.
– Sound Equalizer: A feature that allows customization of audio according to personal preferences.
– Sidetone: A feature that increases the audibility of the user’s voice during voice chats.
– Messaging: A feature that enables text communication between users on the console.
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