PS5 beta rolls out today with new accessibility and audio options, social features

Playstation writes: "With each PlayStation 5 system software release, we’ve introduced new features designed to enhance the many ways you can access your favorite content, navigate your console, or create new gaming memories with friends. Today, we’re thrilled to roll out a new PS5 system software beta that introduces new accessibility features as well as audio options that allow 3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech to be enjoyed on compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices such as sound bars, TVs, or home theater systems. The beta also includes more options to quickly find games and console tips, new ways to connect with other players and customize your multiplayer sessions, and support for larger-capacity M.2 SSDs (up to 8TB)."

[Jin_Sakai]

“Mute PS5 beep sound.”

“3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech can now be enjoyed by those who own compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices such as soundbars, TVs or home theater systems.”

“Search for games in your library. You can now search for games within your game library.“

“You can now use an M.2 SSD with a maximum capacity of 8TB (up from the previous 4TB limit) to expand storage space on your PS5 console.“

Some great features in this update. The system been mute will be a game changer! And finally having 3D audio for Dolby Atmos devices is great to hear. Also having ability to use over 4TB SSD is nice for those who can afford it.

[closed_account]

Sweet. I just picked up a Steel Series Arctis Pro a few months ago, so I'm definitely interested in the Dolby Atmos support.

There's some great other features in this update. 8tb M.2 SSD support is amazing, but pricey as heck! Still nice to have for those who want to upgrade. Prices should be better in the future. I have a 4tb in mine for now.

[Vengeance1138]

Guessing the "Beep" mute is most useful to those living with a GF who want to hide the fact they just powered on their PS5? lol

[outsider1624]

And wife..lol.

[S2Killinit]

Lol those with gf know exactly what you are talking about.

[anast]

@Outsider

Every time that beep goes off it's time to take out the trash for some reason.

[closed_account]

@Anast so true haha Everything can be quiet for the longest time, then RIGHT when you start the game, the wife comes in making requests. (Which funny enough, you seem to understand here, but were arguing against in the other article! Adult priorities.) 😂

[ThatArtGuy]

It is also for people like my son who thinks it is always his turn to use the device every time he hears the beep.

This is a welcomed feature for me.

[dantesparda]

How about Improve VRR support!? VRR down to at least 40fps or lower! Like 30fps or 20!

[Sonic1881]

Sony not forcing their gamers to buy a Dolby licence like Xbox did! How couldn't Microsoft pay if Sony can? So Playstation fans have 2 3D audio options on PS5. 🤔

Pro-Consumer!

[shadowT]

8 TB - enough space for the next Call of Duty!

[Aloymetal]

😂👍

[Eidolon]

I had to clear like 500gb of space for Cold War, ridiculous

[ken2813]

The GB will be smaller for COD in the near future once Microsoft downgrade it to run on Xbox SS and the “nextgen” Nintendo. Both of these devices are pretty much last gen tech. The XSS is Microsoft flagship console.

[phoenixwing]

Awesome at the 8tb I'll start saving now for one. I'm glad they had this update or I might have bought a 4tb only for the 8tb to be available I was already thinking of upgrading my 2tb to begin with.

[Majin-vegeta]

Any recommendations for 8tb M.2 SSD?

[Kayser81]

buy the one you can afford it .

[Destiny1080]

you could do what Pc gamers do and run ratchet and clank of a hard drive

[1nsomniac]

The thing I’m interested in is the Dolby Atmos support. I don't really understand it though as surely it’s processed at the soundbar/home theatre system end.

I have the Samsung Q990B and like any AV system the signal is processed onboard. This just make the original output source data clearer?

Had the update but haven’t had the time to try it yet.

[LastAvenger]

I for one have been waiting forever for the Dolby Atmos Support for Surround Sound. Most importantly in game audio not just for movies. Now we move and I no longer have the theater room setup yet so we’re working of the Bose Soundbar. Really I just want to appreciate bullets and explosions all around me without having to use headphones.

[sa73917]

The firmware change is to allow Sony's Tempest 3D AudioTech that the PS5 uses to play 3D sound via the Sony headphones to be output to your receiver in "Atmos" speak..

You're right that your receiver does the translation to your speakers. The game audio "translation" for a person with a 5.1.2 setup is going to be very different to the "translation" that a 7.2.4 user gets.

My vague understanding is the source Atmos data requests the sound to appear to be coming from "there" in relation to the person - and your receiver has to work out what combination of speakers it needs to fire to make that happen. So the firmware change is translating the Tempest 3D AudioTech "there" into an Atmos "there" :-)

[1nsomniac]

So after testing it, it does actually send an Atmos signal to the receiver/soundbar now. Instead of just reporting it as Dolby it now shows as Atmos and the sound does completely envelope you. Fired up CyberPunk just to see how it felt these days and thought it might be a good test of the sound. Just went to the church where they sink you into the ice bath to jack you in to Johnnys braindance. The echoing chamber of being inside the system sounded immense. I never been their previously so I can’t compare how it sounded before but I was taken back at how it sounded now anyway.

[ken2813]

I’m not happy with this update Sony. Where are my themes? Real Folder options?

[DazaMc]

Ouch, £889 for an 8Tb m.2

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Co...

[andy85]

That's nuts considering you can get a 2TB for £75 or lower

[frostypants]

Can I control what profiles can play which games individually (from my primary profile)? What about wallpapers and themes? What about revamping the dash/app button push functionality to work more like the superior PS4 approach? Or is this just more stuff Sony decided we want, without listening to requests?

I mean the SSD size support is nice but that's not a big overhaul.

[hiawa23]

I just installed. I already have 4TB Nextorage in my PS5, and 8 just seems like overkill but the option is nice.

[DivineHand125]

2 features I would like are:

1) Hold the PS button on the controller to power it on to prevent accidental startups.
2) Bring back the activities list so I can see what my friends are doing like on the PS4.

[CobraKai]

Omg! The Tempest on soundbars is a huge deal for me

Yes! I got the invite.

[CobraKai]

Im impressed. I have to turn the volume up more than just 7.1 but the Atmos for Astrobot sounds amazing. SSD Speedway had all kinds of stuff zooming overhead.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

I wish they would let us choose from various PlayStations for the startup/ambient sound. I'd have that PS1 startup sound on permanent rotation.

[kingPoS]

Dear Santa.. I want Dolby Vision and 3D Bluray support on my PS5. Dito with PSVR 2.

It's kinda funny.. having to redeem a movie anywhere code just to get that Dolbly Vision logo to display on my tv. What a run around.

Gateway MT6706 2008