Update for PS4 & PS5 brings new functions - an important thing is missing

Sony skin an update double pack out. Both the PS4 and the PS5 have gotten a new firmware that allows the players to use some great features that could be tested in advance in a beta version. An important NEXT gene feature for the PS5 is still missing: VRR. Sony makes the players hope

• New chat functions for PS4 & PS5 and more
• Laise for PS5 player: VRR keeps waiting for yourself

New chat functions for PS4 & PS5 and more

With the UPDATE 9.50 (22.01-05.00 for the PS5) Sony spends its two consoles a few practical new features that beta testers have been able to try it for several weeks. After installation, players can start chats in two different modes: open and closed . While your friends can join open chats at any time, you must be invited to you for closed chats in advance of you to get access. In addition, PS4 players can now customize the volume of the chat participants individually.

PS5 players are allowed to look forward to additional innovations. With the update Sony has also made some improvements to the user interface the Next Gen Console, which focuses above all the Game Base and Trophy Cards. In addition, the settings can now be set that is output via headphones only mono audio .

From now on it is also possible to set fixed settings , which are applied across the game. Who always plays with inverted control, ~~ is a monster ~~ can now set that option should be automatically enabled for all games (Source: PlayStation Blog).

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Laise for PS5 player: VRR keeps waiting for yourself

An important feature on which PS5 players have already had to wait since the Next-Gen Console release is VRR. The HDMI 2.1 feature stops unsightly image tearing by synchronizing the frame rate of the console with the image frequency of the TV. While Xbox-Series players can use the feature since the introduction of the Next-Gen consoles, it remains reconditioned PlayStation Gamers .

_Wer vRR wants, also needs the right TV: _

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But there is hope. In the blog entry, the introduction of the variable refresh rate finally comes to language. So the feature should find its way to the PlayStation 5 in the coming month . The PS4, however, will not support VRR. No wonder, after all, the console does not offer HDMI 2.1 connection necessary for use.