MP3 Support, DLNA and more features to follow on 2nd PS4 update

With yesterday's PS4 FAQ news being received with mixed feelings. The heads over at Sony seem to have taken back a desire to fight for the Living room with upcoming updates to support high demand features such MP3's, DLNA

[sigfredod]

Wow that was fast, good news, seems that the replace of my PS3 as my media center will be sooner than expected!

[zeal0us]

Patience is a great virtue. Good things come to those who wait.

[Hatsune-Miku]

glorious. thank you sony. im getting a ps4 first day.

[LOL_WUT]

See this is what I like to see. When a fanbase of any company is OUTSPOKEN changes will be made. It's never late to speak up ;)

And as I always say better late than never.

[Angels3785]

I'm not surprised by this at all....of sony has done something consumers don't like as of late...they immediately correct it.

Almost like Yoshi goes to the PS4 team and goes "What the hell were you thinking??? Change that!"

[scott182]

Nice, that was a very fast response.

Edit: All those people that fake cancelled their PS4 pre order will be so sad.

[UltimateMaster]

That was fast.

[xHeavYx]

When the biggest complaint you get is that your console doesn't play MP3, you know you are doing things right.

[Rimeskeem]

Well they did say

Greatness Awaits

[MTEC8]

That was fast, glad that's sorted out. Ask and you shall receive!

[memots]

all that stuff was feasible on ps3 and on xbmc/pc

Is the Xbox one able to do it?

[iamnsuperman]

I don't want to be that guy but how do we know this is real. Who is this Sony rep? I will remain cautiously optomistic

[PeaSFor]

all the fake "canceled pre-order" drama queens will be confused.

[Prime157]

Wait, I didn't even think it was that bad of an uprising, they just went, "Oh shit, a few people said this was bad, let's make it work."

[FamilyGuy]

Any of you could go to either of the official ps blogs PS4 faqs page an see the comments, there are a TON of people that were upset about this. Whether you personally thought little of it or not there is a large portion of comments speaking up against it or saying how it's upsetting news. On top of that all the major gaming sites had stories about it where you saw EVEN MORE complaints from upset fans and trolls mixed in making it worse.

Sony wasn't about to sit back an ignore a healthy percentage of their fanbase when they had a problem. It's not like adding mp3 playback is some massively difficult task anyway. DLNA support is another story.

[thereapersson]

Well thank GOD this is happening. I was not about to use their Music Unlimited service just to be able to play my music on my system. Too many awesome memories on my PS3 of using custom soundtracks in Wipeout HD and Super Stardust HD.

[pop_tarts]

Unless you wait for an Xbox One...I kid I kid.

[pyramidshead]

Not like it was ever a big issue...just an odd choice issue.

You'll be playing games mostly on your PS4 for the most part.

Glad to see Sony listen and step up to deliver.

[RedDevils]

That is good news, especially DLNA and Mp3 is one of those I used the most on my ps3. Thank God Sony listen to their fans/customers

[DragonKnight]

This is just more proof that Sony's focus was on games and games only first, everything else second.

[Kayant]

@all

This is also backed by a mod on gaf.... Take that what you will. Either that's their source or its indeed a sony rep it's seems likely they would push forward with adding media stuff sooner rather than later seeing how they have been responding to feedback lately --->
http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[Maddens Raiders]

Man, these guys are good.

[NarooN]

How Sony & Microsoft operate:

Fans: Plz add mp3 n stuf kthx?

Sony: K lol, we'll add it in the next update.

M$: Gtfo buy a 360 #dealwithit #YOLO #SWAG

[AKS]

@zeal0us

That wasn't much of a wait.

I imagine some bean counters at Sony thought they'd try to push people towards their Music Unlimited service, but it's not worth risking when you're launching new hardware, especially considering how they've been in such good standing with the public with the pre-launch stuff.

[andibandit]

Isnt this a 180??

[ipach]

easiest use of patience ever. that change took like all of a day. my goodness.

[mewhy32]

This is another example of sony doin what the players want.

[Revolver_X_]

@andibandit

A 180 is when you announce something then turn around and change it. MP3, DLNA was never considered at all.

[Withdreday]

They should patch in PS3 support too!

[Shake_Zula]

Yeah, very happy about the news although it's interesting that the next update isn't slated to as far back as early 2014. Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely out of the norm as far as Playstation goes. Kinda makes you wonder how many updates the PS2 would have had if it were universally connected, huh?

[ImG2theB]

At least they do their 180s quickly.

[Ares84HU]

That's all nice and great how you guys think that Sony is correcting everything people are voicing their opinions about.

But did everyone forget that the PS4 won't play PS1, PS2 and PS3 games??? I think that's just total bullshit.

How about we get loud on this topic and ask Sony to create emulators for the PS4 that you could get either for free or paid that would act as a virtual console for the PS1, PS2 and PS3 so you can go all nostalgia if you want to. I still play PS1 games very often and I'd like to continue. For the time being, I have to keep my PS3 to do that.

[Xsilver]

http://media.tumblr.com/tum... PS4 FTW :')

[Kingthrash360]

graphics.....games...awsomenes s...all would be meaningless if not for things like this that sony is doing. CLEARLY sony is putting what gamers want first..no run around.
when shu speaks he says truth and things like this are proof.
sony has my trust and my money...$400 out my pocket. it hurts my wallet but my mind is at ease because i know this is money well spent

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Sony's very responsive.

[M-M]

I expected something like that to happen fast, pretty much all of their new devices support it. All they had to do was simply add it on =P.

[TheTwelve]

Sony continues to show that they're very serious about owning this gen.

[Hellsvacancy]

The news has certainly pleased me

[MysticStrummer]

Wow all those jokes from the Micro-minions about playing MP3s are already irrelevant. That was fast.

Well, UnHoly_One did ask (sarcastically) to be directed to the subscription he could pay to play music on PS4.

There's no subscription, but I PMed this article to him anyway.

[solid_snake3656]

Damn I love you Sony.

[slapedurmomsace]

This is great news, but if the system had the ability the whole time, why shut it out to begin with?

[Mister_Dawg]

Exactly.

[ZodTheRipper]

"Shutting something out" is not the same as not implementing it.
They simply focused on other things in development but as you can see by this response, they clearly didn't mean to "shut it out".

[slapedurmomsace]

@zod
They focused on other things so much they did include the capability in the hardware and OS. They clearly didn't mean to shut it out so much by their response? Are you kidding me? If they didn't mean too, why announce they aren't including it? Why go outta your way to announce you're gonna do something you didnt mean too? They tried to push their music and video unlimited services. They are just a helluva lot quicker at change policy's that the public doesn't like than most corporations.

[wsoutlaw87]

what are you talking about? of coarse the system had the ability, they just had to write the software. Its not like they blocked it for no reason. The update will add the capability to the ps4

[hulk_bash1987]

When I first heard about it I wasn't really mad as I wasn't taking advantage of the features anyways. The the lack of it(especially the mp3 support)seemed odd though. But in any case good for those people that do use the features.

[Games_R_Us]

Wow so Sony does a 180! Wow and the crowd goes wild.

Oh wait, its Sony, that shit must be cool then.

Please!

[hulk_bash1987]

Difference is they werent fighting the backlash and insisting theyre way is better. sony noticed a backlash and quickly calmed the storm. Microsoft on the other hand defended their policy until the backlash started affecting sales projections.

[Kryptix]

@hulk_bash1987

Very well said, for example, if Microsoft announced the return of used games being playable the next day after reveal, wouldn't that mean that they received the feedback of their fans to heart so they changed it quick?

The problem really persists that Microsoft doesn't quickly recognize good versus bad, like they have to pull up a chart to calculate losses before making decisions. It's always going to give better reactions if you listen then act quickly than putting money or laziness first. Microsoft is mostly like, "eh, we'll see what happens."

[ashcroft]

@hulk_bash1987

You nailed it. MS heard everyone's cries and they told everyone there's a device called an xbox 360. When Amazon told them they were being outsold 16-1, that's what bothered them.

Sony has had bad press since the psn hack and are constantly trying to make it up to us. They don't want you to hate them as it kills the point of trying to make it up. So they listened, The difference between 2006 and 2013 is that we have alot of power with social media, mainly twitter.

We can reach the people that matter to help them know what we want. Unlike calling a company and dealing with customer service where it's all about procedure.

[HmongAmerican]

LOL you make me giggle.

[insomnium2]

I KNEW someone was going to call this a 180. I effing knew it! Anything to make MS seem less of an a-hole. I mean the fact that these things have ZERO in common means jack s*it to you. You guys will go to ANY lengths.

[UnholyLight]

@ashcroft

I think that's why Don Mattrick was quickly thrown into the air and punted in the ass as hard as the rest of Microsoft could.

Seriously, whoever approved him to say "There's an Xbox 360 for that" should be smacked over the head.

lol

[Back-to-Back]

Clearly the xbox fans were happy about the MS 180s, why do you think you see more xbox fans now, then what we saw at e3? 180s are fine as long as they benefit the customer.

[Cuzzo63]

Whats even more puzzling is that the Xbots are not even bashing this...

[MasterCornholio]

That's because of how fast Sony responded to their fans. Microsoft on the other hand took forever to implement the 180s because they were waiting for preorder numbers from retailers.

Nexus 7 2013

[Yetter]

Sure it was quick but the article does not make any mention of DLNA support. (except for the title of course)

[asmith2306]

Said it yesterday that they would patch this in within a year. The complaints I heard here yesterday about this were outrageous, some even saying they would cancel their pre-orders. Fanboys are a fickle bunch.

[Condemnedman]

Sony 180

[Brix90]

"Sony 1080p" I fixed it for you...lol

[RedDevils]

Now I understand why M$ didn't called their next xbox 720, 720p lmao

[Back-to-Back]

0/10

Would not read again

[LonDonE]

Nintendo fans take notes!!!
This is exactly why i hate when people say Sony phonies or Sony drones! we are far from that for the most part! if we see b.s we call it out, and because Sony is more consumer focused then its rivals they usually give us what we ask for.

This is the nintendo fan base's biggest flaw, just look how many monumental cock ups nintendo has made over the last few generations, never mind years.
And they will never change, why? because of the nintendrones who throw a hissy fit whenever someone criticizes nintendo for their cock ups! its annoying as hell i really love nintendo and Sony and have been gaming over 27 years (am 30 so do the math!) and to see nintendo in their current state is sad,and what makes it worse is to see the fan base and nintendo management dig their heads into the sand and claim nothing is wrong!

Seriously anyone claiming their not is PLAIN DELUSIONAL!
Nintendo has serious problems right now and i wish some times they were more like Sony. Sony have always put the core gamers first and i am grateful for it.

Nintendo on the other hand is clearly more casual gamer focused now,hence all the b.s we have seen!
When will they realise that unless we speak up they will never change, its why i love the Playstation nation even though i usually buy every platform and game on pc too, the community is awesome on PSN! BEYOND EVERYONE! AND GAME ON FOREVER!
Don't take no shit from no corporation, without us the consumers they are NOTHING! and please for the love of god nintendo fans, rally together and stop putting up with mediocrity!

When x1 and Microsoft tried the drm crap, fans spoke up, and Playstation didn't follow suit, which forced Microsoft to change their policies, when Sony made mistakes with ps3,and now this mp3 rubbish Sony fans spoke up, now ps4 seems to be the king of gaming all over again like ps2, now nintendo fans need to speak up and make nintendo change for the better, we as gamers deserve better then what nintendo has been giving us! They are lazy now,and need to show us the core some more love, every generation the core nintendo fan base has been shrinking more and more,the wii sold like mad but it wasn't the core gamers it was casual grannies and women! most played it a few times and then left it in the closet.

And so if you see the nintendo console total sales for the last 3 or so generations you can clearly see the core fan base leaving nintendo consoles! The total system sales for each of their consoles has been diminishing this is a problem which has been going on for a while,and likewise the lack of third party support is another problem which nintendo has failed to rectify over almost 4 generations! this is unacceptable for me as a nintendo fan! WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!

[nosferatuzodd]

well said i couldn't have said it better my self

[Ol_G]

please just play your glorious playstation drone

[TCompton4]

I would disagree simply because as a consumer Nintendo offers me everything I want in a game console and IMO the best 1st party titles on the market. So I wouldn't complain to Nintendo because the Wii U meets all my needs in a console. With Sony or M$ consoles I'm stuck paying extra money for unnecessary hardware power and features I won't look twice at.

[General Pinky]

Has anyone read the article by any chance. There was no mention of a update just a decision about the features that are missing with the team. Don't know how that was translated into the 2nd update for the PS4.
All I have to say is we need to change their minds about this before the console comes out because I don't want another situations like the party chat on the PS3.

[Cable2kx]

Hey do anyone know if in the first patch the HDCP is being removed? Or no word on this?

[Sitdown]

Glad to see this is happening....but for the people saying this was fast....has a date been announced for the 2nd patch?

[Anon1974]

I wasn't terribly concerned by this. The PS3 launched with considerably less features then it enjoys now and additional functionality was added over time. Sure it's be nice if it did everything right out of the box, but you never know what's going to be a feature that's in demand. Still, I think MP3's and Media Streaming would have been two no-brainers. I get they want everyone to use their music and video streaming services, but let's be realistic here.

[miDnIghtEr20C_SfF]

That was fast? Good news? This is the worst article I've ever seen. They completely made everything up. Nowhere does that tweet say anything is coming, and yet this site acts like they asked Yosp those specific questions and got an answer back from him.

This is incredible. And look at you Sony fans eat this up. There is no truth to this made up article. Read the article people... look at this madness! You guys will believe anything.

[zippycup]

wait does this mean that all the crybaby's who were going to cancel aren't anymore

dam that sux would have been less sales for sony but also less headaches for us we don't need baby's on psn

[trancefreak]

Power to the Playa's.

Glad Sony listened; this was the only issue thought was pretty lame that I couldn't blast my tunes threw my ps4 to my stereo. Especially mp3's, but now I am happier.

[Back-to-Back]

Nice avatar :)

[joe90]

RUMOUR.

[Deadpoolio]

Well unlike other companies Sony does actually listen to their customers, and when it isn't something that could involve console security they will fix it

[UnholyLight]

Man do I get a kick out of how nobody got upset over the fact that Sony was going to try and push their music service (which isn't a huge deal to me either way I'm still getting a PS4) but if Microsoft had done this there'd be no end to it.

Sony just "pulled a Microsoft" and you guys all play it off like it's all good. Too funny.

[Gardenia]

Again Sony is listening to the community

[Omar91]

A tear drop fell from the side of my cheek :') Thank you Sony.

[Hufandpuf]

What about people that won't be able to download the update?

[iamnsuperman]

They can go to an Internet cafe and download it from the playstation website and transfer it over. If they can't do that they have bigger issues to worry about

[Kryptix]

Well there's always the PS3. (Don Mattrick joke)

A) They can download the patch into a USB stick using their friend's internet or at the cafe. Even a wifi capable phone can download the patch when they enter an area with free wifi without bringing their laptop.

B) Boot up the patch from a new game they bought. Not sure if Sony still puts console patches in discs but that's an option if they still do.

[Hellsvacancy]

They can come to my house, i'll let em use my internet for 20mins to get the update

1 person at a time

[Jsoc]

Sony said that they need to call customer service and they would get the update patch on a disk ... And send it by mail to them ... From what I read

[pwnsause_returns]

well, damn...I guess that means the dev team are taking overnight shifts now...

[ZodTheRipper]

It'll be worth it in the end and they know it :)
I would love to work at Sony right now, things are looking very, very good for them.

[Brix90]

Shu's got our back...glad to see he took it serious and didn't blow it off for later

[LEOPARD1030]

Amazing feedback !

New games will be announced the 15th

http://www.allgamesbeta.com...

[Sitdown]

Haha...the tweet says the 14th. And people agreed.

[LEOPARD1030]

uppsss sorry :D

[timzone]

I know not everyone is concerned about it but DLNA support is important to me and I hope it comes quickly to PS4.

[Omegasyde]

Same here. No reason to add features only take some existing features away

[memots]

Now if they could stop the restriction with the Vita app ( content assistant manager ) i would be very happy.

[RedDevils]

You're not alone it's very important to me as well

[Clover904]

Ask, and you shall receive. PS4 is going to be Sony's best Playstation console yet!

[Games_R_Us]

But when MS changes stuff thats bad right, but when Sony does it, its the second coming of Christ!

[MRMagoo123]

WTF are you even talking about who mentioned MS you guys and your pulling the hypocrisy card every time anything happens, its just stupid go die in a hole somewhere.

[MasterCornholio]

"Go buy a 360" Don Mattrick

There's a reason why people are ticked off with Microsoft.

Nexus 7 2013

[brave27heart]

Never forget the tricks Microsoft tried to pull. The DRM always online mandatory Kinect rubbish. Never forget.

Im hopeful Sony will make this change. It'll hurt them if they dont.

[SoulSercher620]

At least Sony listens to their consumers. If you think MS did all those 180s because of the gamers you're crazy.

[Sitdown]

Sony consumers said they wanted to pay to play online? I know I didn't. Anyhoo... rather than just listen to consumers, I want Don't to have the appropriator balance where consumers can get what they want while also producing money to keep the company around.

[miDnIghtEr20C_SfF]

How right you are. Look at the first 2 post in this positive MS X1 article.

Hilarious you call it out correct and the Sony guys here say no right away... Well what do you call this then?

http://n4g.com/news/1384930...

First post on this article should of said "Damage Control" as well? Get all sorts of agrees and well saids.

[purp13m0nk3y]

Joy!! PS4 Media Server FTW :-)

[Talamak]

That was fast

[blackblades]

Maybe we should say something about mkv and 5.1 format profile.

[shivvy24]

lol I don't see that happening , sony also owns movie studios

[blackblades]

Let me add gifs files to the list.

[Undeadwolfy]

FLAC support! Need that uncompressed goodness! Sony's history is in sound & music. Should be supporting FLAC. And WAV too if we're going down the uncompressed route.

[nevin1]

Hey Sony,

Bring back 8 player support too.

[svoulis]

This is how both Sony and Microsoft should model their business after.

Simply put, if your fanbase has questions/concerns. Don't cover it up with PR garbo, Don't lie and say "we don't know" just admit it. Give them what they want. Its a respect thing.

Thank you Sony for proving to me that you care, even if its something as simple as listening to music on your PS4.

[MysticStrummer]

"if your fanbase has questions/concerns. Don't cover it up with PR garbo, Don't lie and say "we don't know" just admit it."

Don't tell MS how to run their business. Just look at some of their fans here. They love the MS method. It's a sadomasochistic thing, but who are we to judge?

; )

[HugoDrax]

"Thank you Sony for proving to me that you care,"

I wouldn't go that far...The features weren't available so gamers would join Sony Unlimited Music/Video services as alternatives. I'll say they care to a certain extent. Anyhow, I'm glad it's reversed so I can hook up my external to my PS4 as I did my PS3?

[Hicken]

Where are you guys getting that from? Is that what Sony said?

Or is it just your hope that Sony was being as money hungry as Microsoft?

[wenaldy]

Thank you Shu :')

[gamertk421]

Nothing confirmed, just hinted at. Also, worst written and edited article I've seen so far.

[CGI-Quality]

You clearly didn't read the article.

OT: Fast and soon! They really aren't joking around!

[MRMagoo123]

just ignore the troll hes got one bubble left and cant even defend himself, just mark as troll and move along.

[reko]

@gamer

did you read the article?

[memots]

ill reply for him.

"NO"

[Grimhammer00]

The article states mp3 (forget the title....read the body), are we certain that video streaming is fine?
I mean....does mp3 streaming use same dlna protocols as streaming video?

Just asking....because like many it'll determine whether I trade in my ps3 or not.

[rainslacker]

If you're getting it from a website then it's just a buffer like with YouTube videos.

If you're streaming it from a server computer, then yes, it uses the DLNA protocol.

[akurtz]

Glad thats over. Now, i can see the "2nd update? Proof that sony rushed the console. Cancelling pre order'!
Lol
15 more days!!

[Plagasx]

Can someone please lend me $400?? I promise I will pay it back.

[rajman]

Why was mp3 disabled in the first place? there was no benefits to doing it...nice 180 though

[amnalehu]

it was not disabled. it was never added and never promised.

[rajman]

Seriously? why would a video game console in 2013 come without something basic such as mp3 support?
Im sure like 99% of fans expected it to have mp3 support considering the ps3 already did, and they only decided to bring it 'back' via patch after the backlash from fans.

[AceBlazer13]

why would a console in 2013 still have a power brick and use AA batteries .

[amnalehu]

before the PS3 and Xbox how many video game consoles came with MP3 support?

[M-M]

@AceBlazer13,

Calm down, he's not an Xbox fanboy.

[strigoi814]

coz maybe Sony focused a lot on the gaming features not the extras to come with it

[memots]

have you ever tried to put Mp3 on a 360? what a mess

[isarai]

chances are, if it can be patched in, it will

[kwiksilver99]

Yay.that was quick

[xeroxbane]

a game company that listens wow gj sony

[drsfinest72]

Glad they not taking a whole console generation to add or bring bad features

[reko]

good job shu!

[EmptySkyForm]

Now PLLLLLLEEEEEAAASSSE Sony give us the ability to create dynamic themes again. The FAQ said dynamic themes won't be available (yet)

[strigoi814]

this is Sony always listening to what their fans really wants...not what their bank account wants

[MRMagoo123]

I think they are one in the same to be honest, more happy customers , more customers, more customers, more money right. Thats not a bad thing but its perfect sense.

[HugoDrax]

"this is Sony always listening to what their fans really wants...not what their bank account wants"

I call B*llSh*t hahaha. You can't really believe that?

-No .mp3 playback = New Sony Music Unlimited subscribers = MONEY

-No DVD/BluRay playback = New Sony Video Unlimited subscribers = Money

Don't believe the hype, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo. They all want our money and our support.

[Clarence]

Stop hating and go spend a extra $100 for inferior hardware.

[Jsoc]

@AuricGoldfinger , there was always DVD/ Bluray support

[DoubleM70]

Why the disagrees?? They are companies they need money to survive. I'm not going to never get these personal relationship with these companies.

[mushroomwig]

'-No DVD/BluRay playback'

Nice try but you're completely wrong there. DVD/Bluray playback is part of the day one patch.

[HugoDrax]

@Clarence

No need to hate, I will own both consoles at launch. If you want to be proven wrong come the 15th and 22nd, I'll be glad to make you look stupid. All I have to do is post pictures, or anyone can check my PSN ID/Gamertag.

@mushromwig

I know it's a part of the day one patch, my question is why do I need a patch for DVD/Blu Ray playback? I believe it's because of Sony Video Unlimited. It's almost as if that was disabled so customers alternative would be to join the unlimited service for watching movies.

[MAULxx]

How quick was that? Wow.
Sony is not playing around, they are really buttering our bread on the right side. I hope they keep this up throughout the next generation.

[Gore-Content]

Power to the people, I guess? Now, we can all shut the f*ck up be happy.

[MAULxx]

Not yet. We still need our custom themes.
:)
Really though, I am happy with this news.

[Akuma2K]

I wouldn't be surprised if we see custom themes soon, i'm sure they're right around the corner.

[GirlOnFire]

Problem solved! Was not even long either. Sony is really devoting to their fanbase. I'm glad i jumped on this train. Thank you guys! For the players since 1995! ^~^

[Akuma2K]

Thank you Sony, now i can continue listening to the same music playlist i used in NFS:Hot Pursuit on PS3 for NFS:Rivals.

Sony truly listens to its fanbase, good job and keep it up.

[PixelKnot]

I wasn't expecting this news to drop just after a day.

Excellent.

[Mikelarry]

very good news, even more reasons to get rid of my ps3. just waiting for them to announce gaikai streaming of old games for ps4 and ill be done owing a ps3.

also on side note..... ITS FINALLY NOVEMBER FING HELL OCTOBER WAS A SLOW MONTH WOOOOOOOOFREAKINGOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO

[RedRedSuit]

I don't normally comment on N4G, but the fact that you guys bought this story as if it were factual and not BS is really sad.

"Couchjockeyz"? You are going to trust their word that they asked a "Sony rep" and got some solid info about such a specific thing? Really?

The fact that the article is written in awful broken English should be another clue.

Use your critical thinking skills, people. This is complete BS.

[TheCouchJockeyz]

We're just reporting the news I'm pretty sure someone though that IGN sounded crazy at one point as well. Thanks for the response though we appreciate all feed back positive and negative :)

[Yetter]

Glad I got you on here because your articles title suggests that DLNA support will be added, but the actual body of the article indicates otherwise. This is by far the most important functionality for me, so what gives?

[TheCouchJockeyz]

It will be be enabled on the PS4 remember that this feature wasn't unlocked on the PS3 til update 1.80 it will be next up to be supported as well as legacy headsets. I guarantee at least 2 of the 3 features if not all will included on the 2nd PS4 patch. I also use this feature for my home theater that's why we've been adamant about getting further information. It will be enabled on the PS4. Just know Sony is listening the more you demand a feature the more they'll try to make it so. Please support this article by sharing so that these demands in the future will be met.

[jimbobbeers]

Absolutely spot on, I find it somewhat baffling that some relatively unknown website posts this and majority are counting it as 100% fact. I'll wait for proper confirmation thanks.

[Yetter]

I too am skeptical of websites written my people with names like "SaiyanKnight87"

[solidmasta]

Problem solve within 24 hours Now xbox cry again

[ziggurcat]

Gotta hand it to them - when people voice their concerns over functionality on PS4, Sony really listens.

[x800]

The PS4 had the DLNA chip in the console but is awaiting to be enabled via a patch?

[RefractionHD]

#4ThePlayers indeed :3

[iMaim]

Pre-order reordered.

[Yetter]

Great for the quick turn around but this article makes no mention of DLNA support being added which is the only thing that really matters to me.

[BobBelcher]

This is the downside to competition: both products are being pushed out long before they're actually ready.

[bornsinner]

sony are listening to every word, they need you lot to be happy otherwise they go broke LOL

[jimbobbeers]

This is classed under rumour, they spoke to someone at Sony (apparently). I'll wait until I hear it from the horses mouth, a little bit perplexed as to how you all take this as gospel immediately.

[kingPoS]

That was... prompt.

Maybe we can get mkv playback with subtitle support if we protest some more.

[CRASHBASHUK]

this is rely fast after they posted a big FAQ only been a few days I think from what Andrew House, Jack Tretton and Jim Ryan been saying from the 3 press conferences over this year look like they did keep there word.
and how long did it take M$ to announce they are removing DRM from people asking/complaining?

[theXtReMe1]

Great to hear. I think Sony was originally excluding MP3 support to not only save money in licensing fees, but to lobby for more Music Unlimited members. I dont think people realize how big this is of Sony to do for PS4 owners. They stand to lose quite a bit of money from subscription fees by doing this, plus they have to pay a commercial licensing fee to use the MP3 codec. Originally, you had to subscribe to Music Unlimited at $10/ month, if you wanted to stream music behind your games. Now, you can just load your harddrive up with your favorite music...

So, everybody should be grateful. Sony is taking a hit in the wallet for the happiness of us gamers. Not to mention implementing support for legacy headsets. Another move that will ultimately cost them and their partners money in new headset sales.

DLNA is just the icing on the cake.

I say bravo, Sony. I applaud your efforts at keeping your gamers best interests in mind with your decisions. Even if it costs you money to do so. I look forward to a long, happy generation of hardware, in the PS4.

[Mister_G]

Well done Sony, still listening to what the public want even when super busy launching a new console.

[RevXM]

GO Yoshida san, tell them Ps4 team to implement ps3 sauce of awesomeness back in ps4... hopefully even better.

Waiting for final/official statement!
Looks to me there is hope, if Sony fixes this Ill be back in the launch boat.

[gamer7804]

Its a good thing when a console manufacturer listens to its consumers and makes changes to their plans in order to accommodate.

[310dodo]

I was so bummed out when I heared you couldn't play MP3 files and Dvds etc...
I use my Playstation to play many video games, but it is also my all around "entertainment box" lol.
I use it for everything.

Glad SONY is listening to fans

[hokis4ever]

Where's the source? The tweet? Something!?!?

My grandmother said that the ps4 will also work with ALL ps3 games as of the 3rd update.

Trust me guys. She's an awesome source.

[Little-Frank]

Does your grandmother work for Sony

[Yetter]

Does SaiyanKnight87? Can you confirm that he actually has a contact at Sony? I personally am a little skeptical of any author that won't use his real name.

[TechMech2]

I really just want youtube support to be added. Good to know Sony cares about its consumers though.

[CapsLocke]

This thing still cannot browse Internet?? Lame!

[TechMech2]

Instead it plays games in 1080p

[N8]

Great to hear they seem to know to give the people what they want.

[CapsLocke]

Woah, this thing can play music I must buy if naow!!1

Not.

[CuddlyREDRUM]

This isn't confirmation. No doubt official confirmation will come, but this isn't confirmation.

[Little-Frank]

I hope they add a feature where you can listen to your music on all games not just some. That's the only thing I like on xbox over playstation.

[Little-Frank]

What is DLNA?

[RevXM]

Its basically a system that lets different devices communicate and share files with each other. Could be your android phone, pc, ps3 or something else.

I have movies, pictures and music on my pc. Only have all my music on my ps3, but DLNA makes it easy and convenient to copy content around and stream files.

[realplu]

See, I told you.

[whoyouwit04]

Told us what? this is a rumor not a confirm source I will believe it when I hear it from the horses mouth.
but by reading all you sony fans comments you have taken it as legit.

[realplu]

Fine,I will tell you again later. Maybe once the patch is available.

[TristanPR77]

But but but the Xbots will not have anything more to troll PS4!!!

Glad to see Sony really serious about hearing their customer's feedback.

If it was Microsoft they would had say: then go buy a 360.

Lol

[LordHiggens]

Okay I'll be the one to say it...how come other gaming news websites aren't reporting this? Who's the "sony exec" that said this was going to happen? Why hasn't Shu responded if this is true? I'm taking this with a grain of salt.

[Dread]

Great news indead.

But I do not understand why all you guys praise SOny so much for the change but hate on ms so much when they also made changes to inmprove the system.

I am sorry but it makes all you fanatics look very hypocritical.

[whoyouwit04]

It's Simple, Sony fans boys are the most brain washed gamers on the planet. No matter what sony do it will all ways be ok in their eyes.

[Klad]

Well thats great! no need to subscribe to there music unlimited service!! if only Nintendo would listen to there fans more!

[robert]

Nearly all of my music collection is on my ps3 mostly taken from cds, ? will it be possible to transfer it to ps4 knowing sony have abandoned cd support, i'm concerned.

[justlikeme]

Only if they implemetn the mp3 support. If not no music except streaming from their pay service will be availble.

[0pie]

its a really good news but its kinda weird that only a obscure/unknown website talk about that.

I hope this is not bullshit.

[Freeball]

I'll wait for Yoshida to confirm it before buying in to the word of a no-name Sony Rep given to an unknown website.

[justlikeme]

I can't believe this isn't a day one feature. Wtf is Sony thinking?

[rothbart]

Is it just me or does it smell awfully fishy that a site I've never heard of is the ONLY one reporting that MP3 support would be included in the 2nd PS4 firmware update? That just sounds way too specific for a (no offense intended) "no name" site when it's not also being covered by the bigger, established sites that would post this if it were true.

[ashcroft]

I agree, I'm not buying into it, until Sony themselves blog or tweet about it.

Are you planning on making a comeback? These podcasts aren't the same anymore.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Exactly. I can't even hit the site right now because it's down. This is far from a confirmation and I'm not putting any stock into it until it comes from an official source. I hope they clarify this before launch.

[MAULxx]

Yeah, hopefully this will be confirmed before launch.

[WorldGamer]

My coworker and I were just talking about this yesterday. I told him, "Take it easy man, things will be added." Sure enough, here we are. NICE.

And this is just the beginning, should be interesting to see what sort of refinements are made as the system matures.

[Robotronfiend]

Does "Legacy Headset Support" include the current Sony 5.1 virtual surround ehadset that looks like you're wearing to PS2s on your ears?

[WickedLester]

Great news! Now everyone can back away from the ledge! LOL!

[AdamJensen]

...I don't see where it says they'll be adding DLNA support, it just mentions MP3?

[giggsy13]

Sony needs all he media support it can get. Day one buyers will be spending a lot of time watching films and listening to tunes waiting for some decent games to come out.

Meanwhile I'll be enjoying Forza, Dead Rising etc

Cracks me up all the idiots on here who think Sony, a multi billion dollar Corp gives a rare about you. They care about profit, that's what makes shareholders happy. To do that they have to go with consumers demands

You're having a laugh if you think for one second they wouldn't go digital only, no swapping, on demand media only if they could actually get away with it.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

The media portion of the PS4 is 1/2 of the reason I'm buying it. I hope they make this crystal clear before launch. I am with you however I will be playing KZ4, Ryse, KI and DR3 plus I'm hoping the XB1 will support this stuff day one without having to wait(ahh waiting) for a patch somewhere down the line.

[STEWIE_PLAY_PS4]

Sorry About XBOX ONE IT

[FAT MAN GO BOOM]

Sony is listening to gamers… not preorders.. They act when they see demand not a drop in preorders like MS

[The_Villager]

I don't think people here understand what "rumor" means lol

[Bigc32]

What bunch of communist stop trying be like ms n now we gotta pay for mp3 dam!

[Nivalis]

I want this to be true and it probably is but I can't shake the feeling that the staff didn't really get confirmation but are just making an educated guess based on tweets and GAF posts for hits, if they're wrong it won't matter they got the hits anyway, if they're right on some level, they get to be all 'see we told you'.

Personally, I don't buy it, many journalists from bigger, well known sites have tried to get in touch with Sony and none have gleaned any information thus far, I highly doubt this website I doubt many if us have heard of before was, above all other sited, been given such an important story to break.

[FuturePerspective]

A prime example of Sony actually listening to their gamers. We said we didn't like something they were doing, they rectified it. Good job Sony!

[theAMC1981]

No different than complaining to Microsoft for its bad policies and then them changing it. Do we actually matter this time? I swear years ago you couldn't talk to these companies to change anything (I'm talking about back in the 90s)

[GiantEnemyCrab]

This is great but the link on this article takes me to a maintenance page so I'm going to hold my enthusiasm until it comes from a worthy source. But I sure hope it is true. So how long before we get the second update?

[Miacosa]

Great news, keep doing it right SONY.

[saiyanqueen]

Well this escalated quickly. The site is down because of traffic.

[theAMC1981]

This is good news for Sony fans. Let's just hope they keep their word on it. I used my PS3 a lot for movies and music, but if the Xbox One can do audio CDs then why couldn't the PS4? Anyway, good to know they are on it. This is Sony; they are music, so this made no sense to not include this feature.

To the person who asked if this was a 180... yes, and they will have a few more given the vita can't be played out the home and others (not able to play movies without the update is just wrong). The 180 isn't as massive as Microsoft's, but it is a turn around to what the console was going to be like day one. I'm glad to see these companies listening more than ever.

This link doesn't work, so I'm not going to hold my breath about this person's statement. I can't find it online from Sony saying it either. There faqs still states that it doesn't play audio/MP3 cds.

[saiyanknight87]

More confirmation for the MP3 support!!!

[saiyanknight87]

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Nivalis]

If you got word direct from Sony why would you need more confirmation?

Talking bullshit based on guesses is a shitty way to establish a site and in the end its only going to reflect badly.

[saiyanknight87]

You all have flooded the site so heavy it had to be shut down til the traffic dies down man lol.

[Dragonuk1]

have the X1 PS4 got MKV support MP4 play back ?

[Angerfist]

No MP3 Support??? Really? So i say both Consoles are probably rushed out.
Stupid Business Decisions, Should have waitet till Spring and get more Games and everything sorted out.

[xc7x]

is this official? if so,good but if not,grrr!!

[KnAzEtHiX]

I must say I am disappointed that this wasn't included from the get go...(I do have a Ps4 pre-order PIF)((cant believe I have to even write that)) But all in all I am glad that Sony understands when it screws up. (They probably misjudged on the PR side of things). Every Company does this but its what they do to rectify the situation afterwards that counts (looks at MS). Music time!! :)

[ebreda]

Problem solved?

See, Sony promises something and it's all problems solved and high fives.

MS promises something and all you get is "it's a lie" and "another 180".

N4g making things balanced as usual.

[despair]

I hope people realize this is bullshit right? No-one confirmed anything other than "looking into it".

[Tales RPG addict]

Quick bug the crap outta Sony to patch PS4 to work with allowing PS3 users to play their downloadable PSN titles on PS4. Im talking about getting them to patch PS3 games.

[Tales RPG addict]

Patch PS4 to allow current PS3 users to play their current Digital Catalogue at least.

[kingPoS]

No BC on the PS4 means it's more than just disc based PS3 games that won't work.

[Donnywholovedbowling]

I have no idea what all of you are celebrating over since you didn't even bother to read the story. There is nothing OFFICIAL coming from Sony about this. This story is from a no-name video game blog and the quote from a so called nameless sony rep, as much as I'd like to believe this to be true, common sense tells me otherwise. This story only comes from this no name website, no other credible website has picked this story up, that should tell you all you need to know.

Until we hear something official from Yoshida, this story is worthless.