There still appears to be some confusing about the PS5’s backwards compatibility, and recent changes to the PS5 website aren’t helping. Following Mark Cerny’s presentation on the technical aspects of the PS5, Sony clarified that most games PS4 will be playable on the PS5.
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A minor update for the PS4 has been released, updating the system software version to v5.01. This is a very minor update and is currently not mandatory to install. However, it may be required if you attempt to play some newer games. The changelog indicates that this update improves system performance.
The latest major PS4 Firmware update is out of beta and available to download to everyone. This new update continues to improve the system software by allowing gamers to customise their friends list, easily manage family member accounts, and makes further changes to Notifications, including colour customisation.
Sony has released PS4 Firmware v4.74, which is a minor update to improve system performance. The software update is currently optional, but may be required when starting certain newer games. The new update means Sony is also preparing to release Firmware v5.00 Beta 6 to to patch the same issue.
Another minor firmware update for the PS4 has been released today, updating the system software to version v4.72. The update is purely for performance improvements and bug fixes, but the official changelog can be found below.
A new firmware update has been released for the PS4, updating the system software to version v4.71. This minor update improves the system performance, and isn’t mandatory to access the PlayStation Network.
Sony has released Firmware v4.70 for the PS4, which is a minor update to the system software. The firmware is mandatory, which means you’ll need to update your console before you can play online. The changelog for the update can be found below, which includes improvements to the system performance.
Now that you’ve seen that the PS4 looks like, what about the Interface itself? While the images give some idea of what the PS4’s system will look like, the video below shows how the system will work. The video shows just how seamless it is to switch between playing a game to watching a walkthrough video.
