PS4 2.0 Firmware Translated Screenshots Show What You Can Expect from “Masamune,” Share Play & More

A few days ago Sony Computer Entertainment Japan and Asia released a batch of screenshots and info of the upcoming 2.0 firmware update codenamed “Masamune.”

Since the screenshots were in Japanese, and not all of you can read the language of the rising sun, Dualshockers translated them all for you.

[Xsilver]

#GAMECHANGER Now people can stop asking me if a game is good or not :) ill just let them play it for themselves.

[Abash]

This is easily the best new feature of next gen gaming to me, can't wait to play games with my sis who lives far from me and hardly ever has a copy of the games I buy. Now she can try them for herself and see what I enjoy about them

[Ripsta7th]

Best new feature for me is being able to play my own damn songs while i destroy people on Bf4 muahahaha

[G20WLY]

Share Play's an amazing feature - most "next gen" thing on any console yet!

To be fair, playing my own music during any game is something I've wanted for a long time too. :)

[Utalkin2me]

@Ripsta7th, G20WLY

Just curious, you guys have no other way to listen to music other then waiting for a update on your PS4? There is so many external sources to play music while gaming its isn't funny. Stereo, Boombox, PC/Laptop, Tablet and Cellphone. And with a 5 dollar splitter you can split it to your headphones and have game sound and music.

I understand the slight convenience of it, but if your a true music fan there is no reason not to be listening to music while you play now.

[PONTIAC08G8GT]

I actually think it's more of a pain in the a$$ to play your music using your gaming system. Song comes on you dont feel like listening too, gotta to to music player and change it. If you just played it through your home stereo or sound dock, whatever, you just hit 1 button and your switched.

Maybe I'm weird but I actually don't like playing music while I'm playing a game, especially like BF where I want to hear someone's foot steps or something going on.

[StormLegend]

Themes and Improvements to the What's New Menu is what i'm really excited about! I hope they changed a lot.

[ZombieKiller]

Damn this system software looks awesome! Apart from the damn DLNA player (which I have a PS3 for) they pretty much took care of any gripes I had. Apart from the Turtle Beach support which was handled with a cable, I am VERY happy to be a PS4 owner.....AND RIGHT IN TIME FOR GRAND THEFT F----ING AUTO! WIN WIN!

[joab777]

It says stream vid and music from internet. Can u still not stream over ur network. C'mon Sony, xbone just got dlna.

Though being able to play a game u don't own is pretty nice. And immediately being able to stream or upload a vid to youtube or twitch is gigantic.

[mark3214uk]

cant wait

[ramiuk1]

thats a cool feature yes but we dont fully know the issues or limitations yet.

the library folder has annoyed me becaause i knew the folder would be all the way to the far side,so will have to flick past everything whicxh makes the folder pointless.
I wanted folders SONY,not one. i want to make my own

[pompous]

Lol... Sorry you're wrong. We do know the limitations. Sony has come out and explained it already. Use the internet and you'll find the answer.

[sensor21]

Sony's track record has me like believe it when I see it. Will update brick system ? Will other features get lost or stop functioning ? Will shareplay work ?

[MRMagoo123]

I am sure the usual 2 or 3 people will have a dead system after they update, I am also pretty sure that it will make top news as well as if it's a wide spread problem.

The thing is I know a bunch of people that have ps3s and not one bricked after an update in the 7 years or what ever it was since the console released, that's a lot of lucky people if the updates are as bad as some people try to say they are

[Utalkin2me]

@Sensor21

So let me get this straight. So you're questioning Sony on a handful of people with bricked systems from a software updates. But you didn't question MS when the 360 bricked from just playing the thing? Considering you own a Xbox1, your agenda is clear from your previous comments.

[jebabcock]

@Sensor

Quit being jealous...

[CuddlyREDRUM]

#GoodTimesGoodFoodFriendsMcDon alds

[Magicite]

This is actually too good to be true, one person can buy a game and let all his friends try it and then they can decide whether they like it or not.

[Muzikguy]

Definitely a nice feature! I I just hope we aren't overhyping it. I hope it works smoothly and after one hour is up it's easy to rejoin. Also, need some good 2 player games to come out :)

[ToastyMcNibbles]

I'm sure this has been addressed already not sure. Does share play work across all games available or is it a game by game basis?

[Cha0tik]

Yeah, this is a remarkable feature. Hopefully they get it right.

@Babyleg - Stop finding reasons to hate and find a argument that doesn't sound like you're hella fanboyish. It's a Co-Op share feature. It doesn't share the entire game so that excuse you used is kinda irrelevant. It doesn't provide the full game.

"The best way to think about Share Play is like a “virtual couch”. PlayStation 4 will create an online local co-op experience by allowing you to invite a friend to join your game—even when they don’t own a copy of it."

[StormLegend]

Man I can't wait for this!!!! I need it now ;)

[drdare]

i'm guessing the release date for this is the day the ps4 came out.

[Jaqen_Hghar]

Hopefully before that. It would stiLl be almost a month away

[pompous]

October 28 it's coming out

[spacedelete]

weres DLNA ? Xbox One you can use casting so you can watch any videos from your phone. Sony taking the PS4 fanbase for granted. they are turning back into Sony 2006 again.

[Jaqen_Hghar]

And Sony offers 3d bluray support while MS doesn't. These are such niche features you're talking about that little differences between the consoles make absolutely zero difference in sales to the company. Why would they be so concerned about a random feature when they're focusing on sharing any game you have with a friend for the first time in gaming history digitally and instantaneously on consoles! That's a bit more of a selling point As it should be

[Yetter]

XB1 patched that, they do offer 3D blueray support, and there isn't anything niche about DLNA. It is by far the most used feature on my PS3, 360 and XB1.

[Jaqen_Hghar]

@Yetter

It's more niche than 3d blurays and that's not a feature that's going to be used by most people. DLNA is a foreign term to most that bought the console at least 3d blurays and themes are things everyone knows about. They're going with the bigger issues that more people ask for such as music, themes, shareplay, and more streamlined interface. They can't take care of everything at once nor are they going with your personal preference. There's a reason they're not prioritizing it and that reason is less people asked for it than what they are doing. A man does want that to make it to the console as well but he's looking at this from a business perspective and DLNA is an issue to very, very, VERY few people compared to the stuff that will be in there.

[MysticStrummer]

"there isn't anything niche about DLNA. It is by far the most used feature on my PS3, 360 and XB1."

That's sort of like saying

"There's nothing niche about penguin juggling. I do it all the time!"

[MasterCornholio]

Where's Xbox Ones shareplay (aka family share plan)?

Each console has great features. There's no need to bash the PS4 over some petty media streaming feature.

I prefer game streaming over movie streaming BTW.

[WickedLester]

FYI, Sony has already announced that DLNA is coming. It will be the next major update which is currently projected to come out at the beginning of the year.

[uth11]

I love DLNA, but it's a common feature and I have several devices that use DLNA so I don't really need it on my PS4.

Shareplay is a unique feature that you can't get anywhere else, so that trumps DLNA

[StormLegend]

Do you really need it? watch videos on your laptop or Phone.

[THC CELL]

I use smart TV for movie streaming and games console for gaming, people I love sony but if u looking to stream films beware some movies block audio,screens and displays some website. Smart TV is by far better than consoles at streaming, no interruptions

[Shad0wRunner]

Yes. We really need it.

[HiddenMission]

@spacedelete

I'm I can do the same with my phone using the playstation app so I'm not sure where you're going with this. If someone is casting from their PS4 anyone can watch...

So what are you doing...trying to troll...not sure here...

[Madderz]

He/she was referring to DLNA.

Streaming a film etc that is on your device (phone etc) to your TV via your PS4.

[ainTgoTTime2bleed]

Since you like trolling, imma troll too;)....If you say ''Sony is turning back into 2006 again'' what do you say to : still using AAA batteries in 2014 almost 2015?, or how about using dvds on 360 last gen when this tech was developed in early 90's and first introduced to the public in 1997?....;)

[fei-hung]

DLNA is crap. With Netflix and Showbox etc you are better off just using those instead of DLNA.

[Madderz]

Showbox is a god send.

[lonelyplayer]

It's simple, You can clearly see Microsoft is focused in TV and Sony is focused in gaming. We'll see what strategy is better soon.

[WickedLester]

Judging by console sales, I think we both already know the answer to that.

[Jihaad_cpt]

I have that on my TV don't you... caveman?

[ZombieKiller]

Did you spend $500 for a DLNA player? Sorry to hear that...

It will get better ONE day. Right?!

[rainslacker]

I'd imagine DLNA is on any number of devices in someone's home entertainment center if they even know or care what DLNA is.

I will be happy when it's available myself, but the PS3's DLNA player is so robust, I have a feeling that it's going to be a while before the PS4 even has half the features.

In the end though, my blu-ray player has a DLNA player that trumps any console system, so I just use it since it's fully compatible with my logitech remote and has so many codecs that I hardly ever have to transcode a video.

[retro_]

DLNA is what I'm waiting for on my PS4. my home network has everything on it so clearly I want to access it via PS4.

[tlougotg]

Omg im happy im seeing the shareplay layout finally with my own eyes and love how it looks like theyve done it. I cant wait to invite ppl to experience mp in uncharted 4 or Bloodbourne or whatever even if they dont have the game, thats %ucking awesome!!!!

Spacedelete...

I know you wish u had something like shareplay! lol stop the trolling man just sign into plex from your web browser, it works then wait for the dlna implementation.

[MasterCornholio]

"I know you wish u had something like shareplay!"

They had something similar called the family share plan but Microsoft axed it along with their DRM policies.

Like I said before each console has features that the other doesn't have. Xbox One can stream movies while the PS4 will be able to stream playable games.

Nothing wrong with prefering one over the other but dont bash either feature since they are both good.

[HiddenMission]

What do you mean stream movies...like I buy a movie and someone who isn't at my home can watch what I'm watching in my home?

If that's it I don't get the point? Is it intended for those that refuse to buy the movie themselves and you just happen to not want to share a physical movie? Are you an all digital buyer?

I just don't see who a feature like that is aimed at...

As for Shareplay I can see exactly who that is aimed at...gamers. If a gamers on the fence they can ask a buddy to let them try so no money has to be spent on a rental or a purchase until after you know if you like the game or not. Want to play with a friend who doesn't own the game not a problem now.

One feature just seems to have an actual audience but that's just my take on the subject and I could be way off here.

[KataklysmiCv2]

technically the xbone do have something similar to share-play it's called gold sharing

Tutorial:
Method 1: It's very simple and the better method, find a friend (mutual trust is needed as you must share account information), have him set his Xbox One as your Home Xbox. You then set your Xbox One as his Home Xbox. This can be done in the settings, and then scrolling to the bottom where it says 'Set as My Home Xbox.' You are now sharing games.

Explanation:
The way that game sharing works is that it takes advantage of the Dual License that comes with each purchase of a Digital Game. If I buy a game, I get an Xbox License for my Home Xbox and a User License for my Gamertag.

When I set my Home Xbox to a friends Xbox One, he then gets the Xbox License for as long as that is my Home Xbox. He can then play all the games I purchase because the Xbox License allows all people to play games on my Home Xbox (his Xbox One). I then can play games using the User License on an away system, one that isn't my Home Xbox (my Xbox One). You are taking advantage of the Dual License. So if he makes your Xbox One his Home Xbox, you effectively use all 4 licenses and it allows you to share games.

Game sharing works best when only you use your Xbox One and your friend only uses his otherwise there will be some games other accounts on your Xbox One can't play. You can play everything on your Xbox One (yours and his purchases) but other accounts can only play your friends purchases (because you have his Xbox License). They can't play anything you buy (because he has your Xbox License and you have only the User License). This applies for accounts on your friends Xbox One.

Problem with this is You can only set your Home Xbox 3 times per year

And yes you can both play the same game online at the same time :P

[The_Troll_Whisperer]

@Kat

What if the next day your friend has a big fight with you and you guys break up? He'd have all your information. and Youd be up the creek without a paddle...

Share play is better, as you dont need to share any information, just invite someone to share the game, they accept, and they can stream the game. That easy. And you can do it with anyone you want.

[KataklysmiCv2]

Don't get me wrong share play is by far better. i was just pointing out that xbone has a familiar thing and about your friend knowing your information wont be possible lets say you & your friend ends up having a big fight if he tries to log on your Gamertag/Account he will be stopped by a passcode :P if he doesn't know the pass he cant get in.

[MasterCornholio]

I can't wait to form share play parties. That in my opinion is an awesome next gen feature.

:)

[bleedsoe9mm]

if it works well its an awesome feature , we'll see how it goes .

[rainslacker]

Will be really cool that people like us who know a lot of people can ignore reviews and try out a game without waiting on a demo. Now when people discredit a game, and claim they have played it, you can let them log onto your system to watch them play it as well...although I don't know if i'd want those kind of trolls on my friends list.:)

Share play was the best feature I saw at the PS4 reveal. I'm glad it's finally being implemented.

[Brooklynbully718]

Probably not coming out till March next year who cares, I wish they would stop sharing so far out

[Abriael]

Only, they said this fall.

[paranoid1971]

October 28th
http://n4g.com/news/1609184...

[Blashted]

now i can take over people on minecraft and grief using them and they will be framed and no one will truly know who oh the conspiracies i can create muahahahaha

[PaleMoonDeath]

Woah, Share Play actually seems to be one of the biggest things since the Trophy's were added to the PS3.

Very, very awesome.

[Yetter]

I just don't get shareplay. Seems like an amazing feature for games like diablo3 or other games with great couch coop but there don't seem to be a lot of those left. Otherwise I don't see the point

[Krakin1]

Let's say a game gets bad reviews, Driveclub for instance but you love it anyway and think your friends would too. Now you can allow them to experience the game for themselves.

[one2thr]

Without having to take the disc/game out of your system to do so via internet

[Krakin1]

Them disagrees tho. Definitely Xbox fanboys.

[Yetter]

right, while you watch them play your game on your TV, see thats where I lose interest. it isn't really game sharing, its like passing the controller off and I can't think of many instances I can think of where I want to fire up my console to watch my friends play it

[paul-p1988]

@Yetter apparently you can use it to play offline co-op games via the internet. I know that sounds like a slightly redundant statement as most games now have online multi-player, but for those that still want to use couch co-op you can do that with your friends online aswell.

I know i'll be using it when my brother gets his PS4 with Fifa, as I don't buy Fifa games but just play the demos, and just play some games against him from the comfort of my own home :)

[G20WLY]

When I visit my sister she (or one of my nephews) ALWAYS asks me to beat a level/boss/tough part of a game they're playing so they can carry on enjoying it. She's even invited me over 'for dinner', just to get my help! lol

Now I won't have to visit them ever again - AWESOME! ;^P

[rainslacker]

but....free dinners...why wouldn't you want to visit for that?:)

[G20WLY]

^She's a veggie, which means I get served quorn... *burpgagvomgulp*

[SonyKong64]

they prolly just want the D 😯

[The_Troll_Whisperer]

@Yetter

The host can allow you to play the game, its not like youre watching a live stream. Its like a virtual couch, and you can pass the ''control'' to someone to play for an hour. Seems simple enough

[ps5fanboy]

Best gets better.

[BurnedCorn]

Share play will have alot of LAG and DELAY. Thats the reality.

[Speak_da_Truth]

Best Update IMO. Sure it takes a while to get these updates but they're worthwhile Patients ppl!!! Share play will be awesome for me and some of my friends like I didn't get shadow of Mordor and my friend has been telling me its great so now I'll try it then buy He can also try Destiny from me as well PRETTY AWESOME!!!! Sony.

[Scatpants]

*patience. Patients are people that are being treated in a hospital.

[KrisButtar]

Can the person that doesn't have the game who is on the other end of share play still earn the trophies from the game.

Edit: Share Play require a plus account from both players?

[Genuine-User]

No. Trophies are locked to the host, as they should be.

[Brisco]

Shareplay.. oké that its on there but special?? nah not at all..

[BurnedCorn]

"Game experience during Share Play may be different from gaming experience when playing directly on your PS4"

[MeteorPanda]

I EXPECT SEPHIROTH!

ff7 hd remake confirmed.

[OCEANGROWNKUSH]

Just release the damned thing already!

[one2thr]

Same thing I'm saying, but I'm betting that it'll drop this up coming Tuesday

[OCEANGROWNKUSH]

i dont mind the wait just tired of the teases and ambiguity lol

[badboyz09]

Longer the better. That means there better not be any hiccups.

[OCEANGROWNKUSH]

Like i said i dont mind the wait, just rather not have them spoon feed us everything... Rather them release it and see it for ourselves, this is no fun lol

[Bryan574]

Is it just a YouTube upload app?

[Clover904]

Yes!

Youtube uploading!
Shareplay!
USB music player!
Follow button on streams

Cannot wait

[Scatpants]

Just release it already. I don't need 1000 tease articles about your firmware update.

[Rattlehead20]

So, um, friend login notifications?

Sometimes it's the simple things

[Sneakybudda]

Hmmmm am gunna be honest playstation update is still poor compare to Xbox ones. The Xbox just evolves and gets better. I have both consoles and a wii u :/ and out of the three I think Xbox will eventually be the console to have. Ps4 is still good but it will get boring after another year too :(

[Golden30]

Lovly.. Just lovly

[leeeroythe3rd]

It's as amazing as ps vita streaming or ps tv streaming... great on paper but lag will likely make it hard to enjoy. I hope it works as it will help with purchasing decisions. So few features have been executed to a level of usable satisfaction. Let's hope they break the streak

[migrateddoor]

I hope USB music player has options for gapless or crossfade tracks, all I mean ALL music players should come with this as default settings... It's a start hope they allow us to dl our music to our hd's that's sole reason I bought a 2TB HD

[Shy_]

Share play is a neat idea, sure... will there be a considerable amount of delay though trying to play like that? Also anyone want to list some features where it might be ideal to utilize Share Play, other than simply helping out, say, a friend?

I can't imagine this would be an effective way to "try out" a game either since the experience may be gimped due to online connectivity...and alternatively, it would probably be more effective to share the full game through download. so otherwise I'm not sure why I would need this feature.