If you are having issues with your PS4, you can access the Recovery Menu / Safe Mode to fix common issues, like restoring / reinstalling the Firmware, resetting the console to Factory Settings and more. Please take care when using the Safe Mode, as some of the options can destroy data on the console.
With the release of PS4 Firmware v2.00 yesterday, the PS4 now supports custom themes. The firmware update lets you change the background and icons on the PS4 using themes downloadable from the PlayStation Store, or you can change the colour of the default “flow” dynamic background.
With the release of the PlayStation TV looming near, Sony has released the ultimate FAQ to answer all your questions on how it will work, how it differs to the PS Vita and lots more. For example, you’ll be able to use both the DualShock 3 and DualShock 4 controllers with the PlayStation TV.
Error CE-33191-7 usually occurs when you attempt to start a game on the PS4, without having the correct disc inserted. This isn’t a serious error – it’s just a warning to let you know that no disc or an incorrect one was inserted into the console.
CE-32928-4 occurs when trying to download content that has already previously started. The error occurs when the previous download failed, and the system attempted to download the same content again. To fix the issue, go to [Notifications] > [Downloads] and retry to download the failed content.
NP-34925-3 occurs if the PS4 fails to upload Game Save Data to the Cloud server while the console is on stand-by mode. The error will appear in the [Uploads] section of the [Notification] menu, usually indicating that save data failed to upload.
Sony has posted a massive question-and-answer section on the PlayStation.Blog (also included below), answering many questions on the PS4. The FAQ clarifies that a number of facts, including no support for audio CDs, and no support for external hard drives to expand storage.
Sony has clarified how used and digital games will on the PS4 with some new FAQs, confirming the need to activate your “primary” PS4 console to enjoy certain benefits. The FAQs state that the “primary” PS4 console will allow all users of the system to enjoy downloaded games, but games on other systems can only be used by the PSN account that purchased them.
Following the release of PS3 Firmware v4.45 yesterday, Sony has provided FAQs on those affected with bricked consoles on what to do next. Unfortunately, Sony is still investigating the issue leading to broken consoles, so the answers aren’t that helpful, with most just saying “We kindly ask PS3 users to wait for further details. We will announce when ready.”
Yes. The PS4 comes with a 500 GB hard drive, but can be upgraded if needed. Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida confirms that the console’s hard drive will be upgradable like the PS3s.
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