Sony has officially released PS4 Firmware v1.50 via the PlayStation website for North American gamers to download in time for the PS4 launch this Friday. The 308 MB patch can be downloaded onto a USB drive before you get your hands on the console and installed to the system when you receive it, saving you some time on launch day.
Sony have uploaded the PS4 Firmware v1.50 to the servers ahead of the console’s launch in North America and Europe next month. Although Sony has confirmed that the update can be downloaded in the background while playing single-player games, but if you want to update your console straight away, you can download the firmware update beforehand.
If you’re worried about waiting to download the 300 MB patch for the PS4 on launch day, you’ll be happy to know that the firmware update can be downloaded in the background, while playing single-player titles. Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed that the patch, which adds various features to the console, can be downloaded in the background.
PS4 Firmware v1.50 is a day-one update for the console, available from launch. The firmware update adds a number of advertised features to the console, including Remote Play, the ability to record and upload game footage, online multiplayer and lots more. The patch is 300 MB in size.
Sony has detailed that a day-one patch will be required for the PS4 on launch day in both North America and Europe, weighing in at 300 MB. The patch will update the console to Firmware Version 1.50 and add many of the PS4’s advertised features, including Remote Play, Second Screen support, Online Multiplayer and more.
Later today, the next system software update for PS3, version 4.50, will be available, and includes some great features and improvements to make downloading system updates and Web Store purchases more convenient for all PSN users. Wi-fi data transfer has also been added to make it easier to move games, movies and other content between your PS3 and PS Vita.
The changelog for PS3 Firmware 4.46 has been revealed, confirming the minor nature of the update. The new update added an option to hide trophy notications, and also fixes a bug with the XMB not displaying after system updates.
Sony have released PS3 System Software v4.46, which replaces the buggy v4.45 and lets those with bricked consoles get up and running again. In addition to fixing firmware v.45, the update also adds the ability to hide trophy notifications – a feature that was also included in firmware 4.45.
Overnight, Sony released Firmware v4.45 for the PlayStation 3, containing mainly stability updates and a few improvements. However, there has been reports from users in the US that the new firmware is bricking PS3 consoles, affecting consoles with 500 GB and larger hard drives.
