Firmware Update Brings Boost Mode and External HDD Compatibility
The newest version of PS4’s firmware, code-named “Sasuke,” will be available for download tomorrow. The firmware update comes with a host of new features, including:
-External HDD support
-PSVR improvements
-GIF support
-Voice chat for Remote Play
-Custom wallpaper and profile colours
-Boost Mode
The complete list is available on the Playstation Blog. Sony has also released a trailer video with details regarding the update, embedded below. While there are a lot of new features being implemented tomorrow, the real draw is still Boost Mode. For PS4 Pro owners, this means “better performance for legacy titles” without Pro patches available. It’s a much-needed fix that goes a long way towards justifying the purchase of a Pro system. Yes, GIFs and chat fixes are good, but improved game performance is a much higher priority. The blog post from Sony doesn’t mention the previously-reported limitations of the external HDD upgrade, but it does give details on what hard drives are compatible.
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SOURCE: Dualshockers