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Why Does PS4 Copying Update Files Take So Long?

What is copying on PlayStation 4 and why is it so slow?

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Jin_Sakai2029d ago

This is one thing I hate about PS4. That and the loud PS4 Pro cooling fan.

BrettAwesome2029d ago

I cleaned mine. It made a huge difference

MrVux0002029d ago

I cleaned mine, changed the thermal paste and added new thermal tape to the RAM and it still sounds like a jet engine.

It really comes down to what games you are running.

BrettAwesome2029d ago

Well, min was insufferable until I cleaned it. Now it's noticably more quiet no matter what I play

P_Bomb2029d ago

I’ve had my Pro for approx 3 months now. Still quiet as a mouse, knock on wood. Only spins up really when I first stick a disc in.

My OG was overheating and loud. Had to be opened up to get the dust off the grill and a fresh round of thermal paste. It would shut itself off from the heat. Since the fix, so far so good. Although I’ve quietly retired it to the kids’ room anyways.

Kornholic2029d ago (Edited 2029d ago )

Cleaning the fans makes a minimal difference that is barely noticeable.

sampsonon2028d ago

same here. also added thermal paste and it runs smooth without the jet sound.
only time i gets loud is if it's a graphically intensive game. but only a few, and not all the time.

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Mithan2029d ago

I keep hearing that, mine is not loud at all. Launch day ps4 pro.

andibandit2029d ago (Edited 2029d ago )

I have 2 ps4s, one of them is like a turbine, despite cleaning and rinsing off old thermal paste and applying new.

MajorLazer2029d ago

Modern Warfare and GT Sport are hefty 100GB+ files so copying takes an eternity for me when updating.

ssmilloy362029d ago

at the end of the cycle...... why ask this question now? move on much?

xxShadow-Shockxx2029d ago

Mine was crazy loud to where people were hearing it over my mic, it was in my entertainment center, i moved it to the top of my entertainment center where it is now in the open and now its very quiet, so id recommend giving it as much ventilation as possible

ramiuk12029d ago

sometimes my ps4 pro fan is so loud i cant hear tv or talk on mic......it seems to do it more in menus which i find odd even when its been cleaned it still does it.
playing rocket league i used to think it was gonna take off ,infact never did it until rocket league and it does it alot since

DafunkyRebel2028d ago

Especially when I’m playing days gone, that shit sounded like it was helicopter taking refugees out of Saigon

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Majin-vegeta2029d ago

Putting the ps4 in rest mode speeds up the process

Jin_Sakai2029d ago

You shouldn’t have to use rest mode to download games faster or speed up copying. Hopefully all these issues will be eliminated with PS5.

Mithan2029d ago

You actually got down voted for that, which proves again that the internet is stupid.

What people disagree with you? They think you SHOULD have to put the console on rest mode to do this? Omg.

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ziggurcat2029d ago

One thing I wish it wouldn't do is wipe out your folders when you go through the database rebuilding process.

SierraGuy2028d ago (Edited 2028d ago )

This just happened to me yesterday after update 1.11 Modern Warfare...shows map packs "installed" but they were wiped.

Had to redownload 30-40GB.

PS...restoring licenses does nothing.

Just read on Reddit if you rebuild w external drive plugged in it may backup your app.db file to external storage causing the issue. 😥

ziggurcat2028d ago

"Just read on Reddit if you rebuild w external drive plugged in it may backup your app.db file to external storage causing the issue."

That would explain it, then. I think next time, I will unplug the external HDD before running that rebuild process.

TheGamez1002029d ago (Edited 2029d ago )

Steam does the same doesnt it? When you first download a game, it will reserve space in your drive and then wont download for awhile because its probably doing the same thing copying files. Then later on itll download normally. Always happens to me for huge downloads. It is quite long and annoying on ps4 though.

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Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Developer Livestream Focuses on New Destination

Today, Destiny 2 developers hosted a livestream where they discussed in detail upcoming core game changes coming alongside The Edge of Fate expansion on July 15.

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Sony is all-in on PlayStation Plus, says its most expensive tier is thriving

Sony kicks off PS Plus' 15th anniversary by chatting with Game File about the past, present and future of its gaming subscription service: Talking price, catalogue tweaks and where the PS3 games are.

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CrimsonWing691d 4h ago

Glad, I’m about to downgrade when they raise the price. For me, I don’t really access much or care about the games they have in the library and if I do, it’d be cheaper to just buy them over time rather than stick to some expensive subscription model.

crazyCoconuts1d 2h ago

When you're new to the service you've got an avalanche of games to play. After you catch up, I agree, it's not worth it beyond the Essential tier for me.
That being said, the Essential tier is the best deal in console gaming imo, based on the monthly games you get to keep.

Profchaos20h ago

Yeah same will be downgrading $214 aud is insane and we don't even get the streaming capabilities in Australia which they said would make the top level subscription cheaper.

If i was to just buy the games I actually play that come to the service id be far better off.

Ill keep the essential tier to retain the games ive collected since the ps3 and for mp but I'm not convinced of the premium tiers value any more

victorMaje17h ago

Went back to essential a few months ago. I’m buying more physical and it has helped in finishing more games.

Profchaos7h ago

Tend to agree if i go to the trouble of buying a disc ill typically finish it

Alos881d 3h ago

Extra is probably the best value for money right now, Premium doesn't have anything special enough to justify paying the additional imo.

OtterX1d 3h ago

*unless you have a Portal & you catch Premium on discount during Days of Play or Black Friday.

Yea, I really do wish they'd up their effort on Premium titles, but allowing a large catalog of titles that can stream to your Portal without even having to use your PS5 is pretty awesome. We travel about 2 hours to stay with my inlaws from time to time, so it's been pretty killer to only need to take my Portal for that!

andy851d 2h ago

Yup if you have a portal premium is the best tier for sure

KyRo10h ago

Extra has been getting worse and worse each month. I've had it since it's launch and it's been great to play some games I may not have played but the selection has been declining rapidly for a while now. My sub runs out in August and I'll be going back to essential. They actually add games to that which are more appealing.

jznrpg1d 3h ago

Add some more classics with trophies. Vagrant Story first

OtterX1d 3h ago

Nice choice. I agree!

Jeanne D'Arc was my favorite PS+ catalog title from last year & I Platinumed it!

Eonjay1d ago

I like Ridge Racer, Tekken and Grandia. Add Xenogears, digimon World 3, Classic GTA and ill be happy

jznrpg23h ago

Jeanne D’Arc was great!

@Eonjay there is a Grandia collection available for PS4, I’m not sure if it’s been on plus already or not

darthv721d 3h ago

cloud streaming to the portal, without using the ps5, is the selling point of premium to me.

Obscure_Observer1d 3h ago

If the consumers are happy, Sony is even happier.

It is what it is.

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