Sony has rolled out an exciting new beta update for the PlayStation 5, following their recent introduction of URL linking for game sessions. This update is packed with features designed to enhance your gaming experience. Let's dive into the details and see who can participate.
Sony Announces New PS5 Beta Update with Personalized 3D Audio and More
Key Features of the Beta Update
Sony's VP of Product Management, Hiromi Wakai, shared exciting news on PlayStation.Blog about the latest PS5 beta update. This update introduces personalized 3D audio profiles, enhanced Remote Play settings, and adaptive charging for controllers, starting today.The highlight of this update is the personalized 3D audio profiles for headphones and earbuds. By using devices like the Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, you can run sound quality tests to create a tailored audio profile. This customization enhances your gaming immersion by allowing you to pinpoint the location of characters and objects within the game world more accurately.
[1] Images taken from PlayStation.Blog The update also improves Remote Play settings, offering more control over who can access your PS5 remotely. This is especially handy for households with multiple users, as you can limit Remote Play access to specific individuals. To set this up, navigate to [Settings] > [System] > [Remote Play] > [Enable Remote Play], and choose which users can access your console remotely.
For those using the latest, slimmer PS5 model, the update introduces adaptive charging for controllers. This feature optimizes power usage by adjusting the charging duration based on the controller's battery level during rest mode. You can enable this by going to [Settings] > [System] > [Power Saving] > [Features Available in Rest Mode], and selecting [Supply Power to USB Ports] > [Adaptive]. This ensures efficient energy use by stopping the power supply to the USB port after a certain period if no controller is connected.
Global Release and Beta Participation
Currently, the beta is exclusive to invited participants in the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Germany, and France. Sony plans to roll out the update globally in the coming months. If you're invited, you'll receive an email today with instructions on how to download and join the beta. Keep in mind that some features might change or not make it to the final version based on user feedback.
Wakai highlighted the role of community feedback in shaping these updates. "Thanks to feedback from our PlayStation community, we’ve introduced many new features and refinements over the past few years to enhance your gaming experiences on PS5," Wakai said. Sony is keen to gather feedback from beta participants and is excited to introduce these new features to the global PS5 community soon.
Previous Update and New Features
This beta update comes on the heels of the Version 24.05-09.60.00 update, which introduced URL linking for game sessions. Now, you can invite other players by sharing a URL to the session. Simply open the game session action card, select Share Link, and scan the QR code with a mobile device to share the link. This feature, available for open sessions, has already improved the social aspect of gaming on PS5, and the new beta update continues to build on this by enhancing personalization and control.
