TechGamingGaming ConsolesSony testing PS5 1440p support in exciting new free updateMore importantly, the PlayStation 5 now has folders!When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGamingGaming ConsolesSony testing PS5 1440p support in exciting new free updateMore importantly, the PlayStation 5 now has folders!When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
More importantly, the PlayStation 5 now has folders!
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Sonyhas disclosed details of its latest system software beta update for thePlayStation 5with several long-requested features coming to the next-gen console, including 1440p support, game folders and more.
Gamelists now bring folders to the console, allowing users to create curated lists to organise their games library. 15 folders can be active at any time with 100 titles in each. To do this, go to the “Your Collection” tab and select “Create Gamelist”. Then just pick what games to add to your gamelist, give it a name and you’re done.
Users can now also compare 3D and stereo audio on the same screen to help decide audio preference, view a friend’s profile on acceptance of a request, as well as send stickers and voice messages to groups via the Game Base Card. Finally, a notification for joining a party member when playing a game will now be shown, alongside a UI update that shows in-progress activities at the top of the screen whenever jumping back into a game. All of which are handy, quality-of-life updates that are most welcome.
To test out these features early, head to thePS5 Beta Progamsite and register to be in with a chance of being chosen. You must be over the age of 18, have a PSN account and reside within the US, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany or France. The update is expected to be rolled out to all PS5 users later this year.
Image1of71440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
Image1of71440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
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1440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
1440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
1440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)
1440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)
1440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)
1440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)
1440p HDMI Video Output(Image credit: Sony)
Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)
Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)
Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)
Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)
Gamelists(Image credit: Sony)
3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)
3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)
3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)
3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)
3D Audio and Stereo Audio(Image credit: Sony)
Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)
Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)
Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)
Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)
Request Share Screen(Image credit: Sony)
Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)
Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)
Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)
Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)
Joinable Game Notification(Image credit: Sony)
Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)
Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)
Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)
Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)
Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base(Image credit: Sony)
Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
Easier Access to In-progress Activities(Image credit: Sony)
Naturally, the inclusion of 1440p support is quite a big deal. Can you imagine the likes ofHorizon Forbidden WestorGod of War Ragnaroktaking advantage of this? It’s very exciting to think of the graphical improvements, even if the technology is still relatively new.
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