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PS4 Firmware Update 2.0 "Masamune" Full Patch Notes Released: Lots of Unannounced Changes

Here are the full patch notes of the Ps4 firmware update 2.0 "masamune"

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Insomnia_843465d ago (Edited 3465d ago )

It's live! I'm updating at this very moment!

Mannnnn, as if it wasn't fast enough, everything loads quicker now even in the store!

Conzul3465d ago (Edited 3465d ago )

OMG they fixed the laggy page scroll on the browser! So smooth now. Nice... Always had to stop a page from loading just to scroll sometimes but no more.

Edit OMG also the Dark theme (bottom right option) is sooo neat. I'm parking it right there.

Eonjay3465d ago (Edited 3465d ago )

I noticed that too. Its like butter. All the menus are like that now. The friends list shows whos online - the blue indicator. Everything is faster.

Edit:
Remote Play seems alot smoother. BTW, I was running it over wifi, but I had better luck with Direct Connection in settings. Either way, both are much smoother.

To clarify I mean PSTV. Much better. I'm happy now. :)

Why o why3465d ago

I dont get the blue dot.... what was wrong with just the number.

bouzebbal3465d ago

looks like a massive update. can't wait to get home!

amiga-man3465d ago (Edited 3465d ago )

I was impressed with how quickly this updated considering this is a major upgrade, things do seem very quick and smooth it almost seems a new machine.

Looking forward to experiencing all the goodness that Version 2.0 offers, good job Sony

Why o why3465d ago

Seems to be able to run a couple applications simultaneously. ... when closing my game I noticed the option to close the ign app I forgot to close

PeaSFor3465d ago

Woah! Massive improvement with the ps vita remote play, just tried with trial fusion!

LeCreuset3465d ago

"To clarify I mean PSTV. Much better. I'm happy now. :)"

Was just about to ask that. Have a helpful bub.

u got owned3464d ago

With this update PS4 is literally an XBO with better graphics and best of all you dont need camera to use the voice feature.

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Thatguy-3103465d ago

That's the first thing I notice. Everything just seems to flow a lot more fluidly. I love the feel of it.

levian3464d ago

Any idea if the messaging system was improved? As it is currently I sit in the messages for 30s+ sometimes before the message actually load, sometimes it does that with messages I send, not just received.

u4one3464d ago (Edited 3464d ago )

stoked. Im gonna download this badboy tonight. are any of the interactive themese available? I really want to see those in action.

NatureOfLogic_3465d ago

The "In game session" in the friends area was really needed. I no longer have to click on one friend and wait for the slow recent activity to appear.

IIFloodyII3465d ago

Do messages show up any quicker now? Most of the time it takes a minute or two to show me it.

1nsomniac3465d ago (Edited 3465d ago )

I see a lot of people have put on their rose tinted glasses especially for today.

All the features that were said to be included are included however there is absolutely no speed increase to XMB or PSN store. It's exactly the same as it was. Despite the fact there is now only 15 icons (including share factory, music unlimited, video unlimited - none of which I've ever used & never will) instead of my previous 49. It still has to load them as you scroll through.

Also to make people aware, standby mode (now rest mode) is broken. Once you put it to sleep it locks up the system & it doesn't switch back on. You have to remove the AC power cable. If this doesn't damage your HDD then just wait for your HDD database to be rebuilt. So wait for a FW update before using it.

LeCreuset3465d ago

I just took my system in and out of standby mode, no problem. I also noticed a speed increase, especially for the store.

While I'm reluctant to call you a liar, it is suspicious that you came in here with a bias ("people have put on their rose tinted glasses") and just two bubbles, and are not only having a different experience than what other users are reporting, but are the only one I've seen reporting an issue with standby mode. It could be that the problem is limited, and your one of few experiencing it, but, again, it's suspicious that you are speaking as if the problem is widespread.

P.S. Everyone's hip to the whole "rose colored glasses" rhetoric of those who concern troll PS. Do you all go to the same trolling school, or what?

1nsomniac3465d ago (Edited 3465d ago )

As I said, the update is everything they said it would be. The rose tinted glasses comment is that people are now making up that it's suddenly incredibly fast as well. That's just obvious BS anybody who realistically tries it for themself can see that without any difficulty.

The standby issue is a widespread issue however. 2 seconds of looking would of shown you that if you had bothered instead of trying to call me a liar or a troll. In the last hour I've seen 3 people on N4G alone that have reported it. I can even explain what the new screens look like if I didn't think you were being incredibly pathetic.

I'm one of the few on N4G that gives honest information no matter which camp it's coming from which is why when I called out Watch_dogs, Destiny & Evil Within & even TLOU (Remaster) to some extent people slammed me & down bubbled me until they played the games themselves then suddenly went into hiding refusing to then stick up for their beloved games until after the backlash had cleared & people had forgotten who they were & what praise they had given the game. I don't mind having 2 bubbles at least the few honest people around here know I can be trustworthy.

The fact that you have 6 bubbles tell me that in all honesty you're most likely to be a Sony fanboy that posts "inspirational messages" rather than truthful messages. Unfortunately this site is no longer a gaming site but a 1 camp only site. Anything that is Nintendo, Microsoft, PC or then mentions Sony in even a slightly negative light is completely disregarded. It's all a bit childish & silly really.

LeCreuset3465d ago (Edited 3465d ago )

@1nsomiac

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know. I know. Heard it all before. "I'm one of the few brave people courageous enough to speak the truth on a video game website." Go ask for a Medal of Honor, or something.

You do realize I tried the update, after reading your post, right? My criticism wasn't made lightly. There is a speed increase there, particularly in the store. Also, three people on N4G reporting an issue does not make it widespread, nor warrant your blanket statement about standby mode being broken. That's about as ridiculous as telling people not to buy hardware, because a few units experience failure.

As for my comments, any time you want to test the truth of them feel free to try me in a debate.

NatureOfLogic_3464d ago

@1nsomniac, You can change the icon limit to off in the settings menu.

XisThatKid3464d ago

Yea dude, It's def faster and I exclusively use remote play considering my lamp bulb went out on my projector. The update is sweet right now. I feel bad for you if things didn't work out but all good hear I live off of "rest mode" now considering all I do is remote play and I've logged on at least 4 times since the update no problem here you should send in your PS4 for repairs or refurbish.

After my Vita updated to accompany 2.00 I've been loving the new colors (Xis purple for me).
The UI DEFINITELY runs much smoother and faster especially on Flist and notifications. I guess because of the 15 block icon lock and some tech tweaks, it works though. That store smoothness tho... I haven't checked out the share stuff yet but def diggin the new library ant Live from Playstation tweaks, oh and the party screen "clean up". Only problem I have is I'm having trouble connecting with my YT account for some reason but I'm sure this will fix itself in a few hours.

dantesparda3464d ago (Edited 3464d ago )

@insomniac

You do realize that you could have your "precoius 49" back by simply going to settings/systems then uncheck the "Limit no.# of Content Items on the Home Screen. And you're defnitely coming off like a hater. You act like everybpdy is having your issue with standby and you're the one with brown stained goggles on cuz its definitely sooner (15~ items in the content area vs 49).

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garos823464d ago

im loving the mp3 playback alot. it feels a little smoother/faster for me 2. havn't tried remote play yet with 2.0 to see a difference neither the share play stuff. Anyone here want to hook up and give it a spin? Overall im impressed.

The only issue im having is i cant log into the youtube app for whatever reason. Anyone else struggling to log in?

andibandit3464d ago

Damn it, I want to experience it myself, but cant log in

Muzikguy3464d ago

Is everything quicker? I didn't get much time to play with it.

@Conzul
I grabbed that color too, thinking it would be darker but it's perfect :)

Spenok3464d ago

Yeah I'm loving the update. Smooth, lots of nice additions and improvements, and all around awesome. I didn't get on around launch, so I also didn't experience any problems so far. Good update Sony. Keep them coming.

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NatureOfLogic_3465d ago

Already downloaded. Installing now.

ion533465d ago

I'm loving the dark blue background

Cryptcuzz3464d ago

Same here man, that is the one I am using and it looks so sexy.

poor_cus_of_games3465d ago

This is the first true gen update for all consoles. Can't wait to try it all out.

thrust3465d ago

I guess you do not follow console gaming news...

MeliMel3465d ago

Lol..yeah ok. But great update nonetheless

Sm00thNinja3465d ago

Wtf you do realize the Xbone does this monthly? You must mean for PS4

GarrusVakarian3465d ago

No, the Xbox does smaller updates more often. It doesn't do updates of this scope every month.

Cupid_Viper_33465d ago (Edited 3465d ago )

@ smoothninja

He is absolutely spot on about it being the best update of the generation so far.

"Wtf do you realize the xbone does this monthly?" Ugh what are you going on about here? The Xbox does NOT get Share Play monthly, and I think that's exactly what poor_cus_of_games was getting at.

No amount of Snap TV this, or that, is going to change the fact that this is a huge update that has, probably forever, change the way we play games from now on. Microsoft has always have their focus elsewhere other then gaming, and their monthly updates presses home that point.

This update have the potential to reshape how games are made, at least for the PS4. We all witnessed the death of local multiplayer in 95% of games now. This is literally putting the focus back into that. Even single player games like Metal Gear Solid no longer have to be a solo experience, a friend can now assist you in beating the game without either of you ever leaving the comfort of your home.

This is an update for the "Gamers." And yes, the game has now been changed, once more...

And to think that PS gamers still have Project Morpheus (another possible game-changer) to look forward to?

RosweeSon3465d ago

It puts great features in like share play each month? wow must have missed that as all it looks like to me every month is microsoft are patching in stuff that should have been there as standard this is a proper next gen upgrade as the chap above mentioned. This stuff wasn't around last gen, hey ho it's here now time to play some ps4 ;)

LeCreuset3465d ago

@Cupid

It's almost unfair for one person to have so many bubbles. But when you earn them you earn them!

Have a Well Said.

xActionBasturdx3465d ago

I hate to be that guy, but most of the time when I hear about an update on the x1 its a controller update...da fuq outta here

lawgone3464d ago

It's real simple LeCreuset... heap ridiculous amounts of praise on Sony, earn bubbles. Point out anything that is not high praise of Sony, lose bubbles. Point out a positive of Xbox One, lose even more bubbles.

Xbox One has already received many updates. To call this Sony update "the first true gen update for all consoles" is fanboyism, pure and simple. I await my massive amounts of disagrees and loss of bubble for not toeing the Sony line.

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Sly-Lupin3464d ago

I must be missing something because this seems like a pretty inconsequential update. And funny you should invite comparisons to other platforms: the Vita, 3DS and WiiU all got ease-of-use updates that greatly improved their respective UIs--most notably with the introduction of folders.

Honestly, I expected more from this update. Sony has admitted that the PS4 OS was unfinished but hey had to rush the console to market, after all--so I assumed the second version would "complete" the UI at least to a respectable degree. As far as I know, the PS4 has the worst UI of any OS currently on the market.

Of course, I say that without ever having seen the XB3's UI. For those who have an XB3, how is its UI?

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NatureOfLogic_3465d ago

PS store update maybe. The same with themes.

dRanzer3465d ago

When the ps store gets update? do u know?

Why o why3465d ago

Yeah, I was wondering where the themes were.

FarEastOrient3465d ago

PS store (US) updates in the afternoon east coast, thanks to pacific coast.

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Bennibop3465d ago

Its on the PSN store along with the new singstar app!

garos823464d ago

it is in the store. works great however i cant log into my you tube account for some reason. anyone else have this issue?

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How to recruit Lam in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Lam is among the 120 characters available for recruitment in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. While she is one of the many straightforward recruits, a known bug may prevent players from recruiting her if certain conditions are met. Despite developers’ assurances of fixing the bug, some early access players still encounter issues with recruiting Lam despite attempting the standard method.

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Tomb Raider Remastered just quietly censored one in-game detail

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered players are ticked off by the game’s most recent patch, which censors in-game pin-up posters of Lara Croft.

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rlow111h ago

This is why gaming is screwed. When people change things to fit someone’s agenda, it’s a slippery slope downhill.

Christopher10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

Even if that agenda is of the developer? Way to remove developer rights.

***One player called it a “huge problem with modern games,” saying they can now be “ruined AFTER people buy them”.***

The level of drama. Yes, I recall sitting there for more hours than I did anything else in the game. These two pinups are the core of the game, after all!

coolbeans9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

rlow1's cringe catastrophizing aside, I do think developers *ought* to strive to maintain an original work to the best of their ability. The language of a "remaster" tacitly implies that - for good or ill - what's being resold is what fans remember but better.

Profchaos9h ago

Games can be ruined after purchasing them yeah we know this not from this but from GTA IV which had half it's radio content patched out due to licensing expirations and to me that was a huge deal.

This pin up poster is a bit of nonsense but the whole argument of modern games can be ruined post launch is Absol true.

DedicatedDark8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

It's not their work to censor. They are incharge of restoration & remastering the work, not overwriting it.

Barlos7h ago

It's not the agenda of the developer though, they're pandering and trying to increase their ESG score.

Way to support censorship...

victorMaje7h ago

It’s not the end of the world for sure, but I understand the hate towards this kind of change. I believe it’s also a matter of principle.

Imagine a Picasso painting being restored & the restorer deciding there aren’t enough strokes, or some lines aren’t straight enough or curved enough…not sure it would/should sit well with people.

Have all original devs signed off on this change? Even if it’s the case, are we saying older gamers are better mentally equipped to process what was there than current gamers, hence the change?

Enough time ago the case was made that games are an art form. We’re supposed to have won that case.
So which is it? Are games art or not?

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Eidolon7h ago

Hasn't this been happened for over a decade since remasters? I can't see that it's any worse now. Maybe if Sweet Baby starts getting their hands on remasters we will definitely have a problem.

Rebel_Scum10h ago

tbh I dont see something like this as censorship. Does anyone else not find it strange for someone to stick pin ups of themsleves in a locker room?

Now of it was a pin up of some half naked firefighters it might make sense as Lara might like that, and if they removed that I would cry censorship. But removing pin ups of the main character, yeah I get it.

Barlos7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

It's a game, and they were placed there for the audience. It's not real life. If it was, she wouldn't have fought a T-Rex now would she?

Yes, it's censorship but it's a bit less in your face. If they were in the original game, then they should have been in the remasters. It's bad enough that they have that ridiculous unnecessary warning at the start, but then they start removing things post launch. I don't care how small the change, they shouldn't be doing it. It's nothing but ESG pandering but in a subtle way.

Rebel_Scum5h ago

Look bro, if you have pictures of yourself naked on a bear skin rug up in your house let me tell you, its not normal.

jambola4h ago

I wasn't aware censorship was based on what made sense to you

Rebel_Scum4h ago

Likewise, what a stupid comment.

jambola4h ago

I agree
Your comment was pretty stupid

Rebel_Scum3h ago

I never said censorship is based on what I say dumbass. Just because I dont see this as censorship doesnt mean I’m saying others cant.

How about you come at me with your opinion rather than snarky comments with no thought on the matter.

SimpleDad6h ago

By the year 2030, this remaster collection will totally be changed and censored. Probably will remove Lara as a playable character. It's ridiculous. Glad that my family didn't buy this.
I still have Tomb Raider 2 PS1 as a memory.

jambola4h ago

Those shorts are a little revealing
Should probably make them snow pants

Barlos4h ago

They'll probably make her trans

CobraKai6h ago

It’s mentioned in the article, and it’s a point i 100% agree with, it’s the fact that they can censor a game after you buy it. That’s total bullshit.

Killer2020UK5h ago

Whilst it's an overreaction to say this has "ruined" the game, it's still problematic that this has happened post launch and for many, post-purchase.

I don't want someone to change a product for the worse after I've bought it. The same goes for implementing micro transactions after reviews.

I wonder why they did this? Nobody was kicking up a fuss as far as I'm aware.

maykhausonninh5h ago

Nobody was kicking up a fuss as far as I'm aware.

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Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster Review – You Are Your Job, Apparently

Gary Green said: In a time where an enhanced, 3D remake of Final Fantasy III already exists, it’s hard to argue that Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster is the definitive version we were expecting. With Final Fantasy III already being the last in the series to be translated and make its way west, this is something of a slap in the face for the fans. Still, let’s not be disheartened. There may be many shortfalls in this edition of Final Fantasy III, however there’s no denying that this classic JRPG still holds some nostalgic value, even if it struggles to break away from its original hardware limitations.

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FACTUAL evidence11h ago(Edited 11h ago)

It’s funny I’m seeing these articles about pixel remaster, and I just platinumed 1-4 within 8 days lol. I’ve been on FF5 for about a week now. Let’s just say 5 was the start of FF having content like crazy. I should have the plat within 2-3 days.

MrBaskerville2h ago

The game being an accurate represantation of the original was not a slap in the face to the fans. The 3D remasters looked like ass (visually) tbh.