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PS4 1.70 Update Finally Out And Official Details!

SkilledJerk

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From the official playstation blog:

PlayStation 4 v1.70 Update

SHAREfactory: After you update your PS4 to v1.70, an icon to download our free SHAREfactory app will appear on your PS4 system’s home screen once it’s available. Once installed, SHAREfactory allows you to easily customize your gameplay videos with special effects, video commentary with picture-in-picture capability through PlayStation Camera, and custom soundtracks using the included audio tracks or your original music imported from a USB drive. You can then share your videos on Facebook or export them to an external USB storage device. The app is packed with plenty of cool, but accessible, tools. It’s simple enough to use for beginning editors, while functioning as a rich video editor for those with more creative aspirations. Check out our new SHAREfactory video that provides a walkthrough of what you can expect:

Automatic Pre-download: No more waiting until after a game is released to start downloading select pre-ordered games from PlayStation Store. This new feature allows you to get to your games faster by automatically downloading select pre-ordered games up to several days in advance of the release, so that it’s ready to play as soon as the game is released on launch day. There’s also a countdown timer prior to the release of the game so you’ll know how soon your game will be available for you to start playing.
Option to Disable HDCP for Games: This highly requested feature will allow you to have the option to turn off HDCP for games so you can capture longer gameplay sessions directly from your HDMI output and export them elsewhere.
USB Export Option for Captured Gameplay: It’s now even easier to show off your heroic gaming moments and the SHAREfactory videos you create with the world using this feature to export your videos and screenshots to a USB drive. Just click on the DUALSHOCK 4 SHARE button, save your gameplay on a USB drive, and then share your proudest achievements on other social networks and other video platforms.
Live Broadcasting in HD and Archiving Support: We’ve increased the resolution for live broadcasts so you and your friends can watch games livestreamed in 720p HD. You can also archive your broadcasts on Twitch or Ustream and watch them again later.
New SHARE Options: We’ve got a number of new SHARE settings that will give you better control of what you want to share with your friends. Here is what you can look forward to:
Change the default gameplay recording time in the SHARE menu under Video Clip Settings.
Save only the video clips and screenshots you want by selecting Upload Screenshots or Upload Video Clips for each capture. Also upload video clips and screenshots during your live gameplay broadcasts.
Select specific Facebook audiences to share each video or screenshot with.
New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.
New Friends Options: It’s now easier to find Friends and send requests with the ability to search Friends-of-Friends, view Mutual Friends on another user’s profile, and accept Friend requests directly from the Friends list.
New Trophies Sort Option: You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.
PlayStation Store Payment Support: Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.
More PlayStation Camera Commands: More voice commands are added to PlayStation Camera, allowing you to launch the apps installed on your PS4 with the sound of your voice.
New PlayStation Plus Icon: For Plus members, you’ll now have the PS Plus icon appear next to your SEN ID on the login screen, home screen and other areas across the PS4 system’s sleek user interface.
Music Unlimited SHARE Options: With a Music Unlimited subscription, you can easily share your favorite songs with your friends by pressing the SHARE button on your DUALSHOCK 4.
 
Still only able to share videos to facebook. :mad: I hate facebook.

*edit, the usb drive works tho. Still wish we had a way to save it to youtube or some other services. Google and Sony are on good terms, so I'm really surprised there are not more Google services integrated.
 
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Frankly the light dimming option is disappointing at best. It only offers minimal difference so I don't even know why they bothered. And yeah, still no option to pause background download while playing a game. Other than that, I really like the touchpad typing though, makes typing very convenient and easy.
 
So finally downloaded and installed the update. Nothing really interesting for me. But they have changed the look of streaming videos via "Live From Playstation". I think it looks better with comments now to the side and the ability to display your avatar now. The downside? They now show advertisements before some streams. Sure it's only 15 seconds long, but it gave me flashbacks of the Xbox 360 and Microsoft. *Shudders*

I've noticed something else that has disappeared since the update. The option to delete users on your PS4. It used to be under the "Initialize" option, but now it's gone and I can't find it. Unless they moved it elsewhere?
 
Frankly the light dimming option is disappointing at best. It only offers minimal differencey....
Yeah,I tried all 3 settings too and differences are small.

btw: How the the hell do you use paypal on PS4? I cant even use it on PS3 and I believe that was added a while back on PS3.
When I add funds to wallet I only have options for credit card or code. No paypal.
Also tried it at checkout,no paypal option. Where is it?
 
Yeah,I tried all 3 settings too and differences are small.

btw: How the the hell do you use paypal on PS4? I cant even use it on PS3 and I believe that was added a while back on PS3.
When I add funds to wallet I only have options for credit card or code. No paypal.
Also tried it at checkout,no paypal option. Where is it?

I can help with that one mate. What you need to do Oberon is to go to the website online:

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com

Then sign in using your normal PSN ID and click by the £/$ sign by the checkout and you get a choice of how to add funds (Paypal, Credit, Debit etc)
 
Ah yes cheers Madcat32,appreciated.
But I thought it could be done via the console,no wonder I could'nt find it :o
No matter,all OK I guess.
 
Wow, this is a great update! I am telling you that I haven't experienced any problem with it yet and recording is great too.
 
One thing I dont like is it tells me everytime one of my friends goes into or starts a "Party" whether I'm invited or not lol. It's like getting a Twitch blast on ur email. Its like "Oh they're in a party! I wonder if I can come to the party? Where's my invite lol
 
Yeah,Ive need for that one either.
Thankfully you can turn that one off in: Settings/Notifications/(untick) When Friends Join a Party.

Its pretty bad that Sony added that notification but still no notification pop up to show when our PSN friends sign in an out of PSN.That's annoying.
 
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You cant change the color 'normally',its dependant on what its doing. For eg diff color for charging,diff colors for more players,and game devs can also change it in a game,for eg when your health may be low etc like in Killzone SF.

Now at first I said you cant the color,however there are little tricks and tools that you can use to do it.Search youtube and you will see.
 
Still only able to share videos to facebook. :mad: I hate facebook.

*edit, the usb drive works tho. Still wish we had a way to save it to youtube or some other services. Google and Sony are on good terms, so I'm really surprised there are not more Google services integrated.

Seriously. People on Facebook don't need to know every game I'm playing. Actually, people on facebook don't need to know what movies or songs I'm listening to at any given moment. Actually, my life is no one on Facebook's business unless I want it to :) Annoying how some games I play now want me to connect to facebook or more than half websites I go to want me to connect my facebook. This is out of hand.

Anyway, back on topic, good news about the update. However, what I'm curious about is the updates to get certain peripherals to work. I have a Sony blutooth stereo headset for my PS3 and from what I've seen so far, a lot of PS3 bluetooth accessories are still not compatible.
 
I have a Sony blutooth stereo headset for my PS3 and from what I've seen so far, a lot of PS3 bluetooth accessories are still not compatible.
Im sure you know that bluetooth chat headsets dont work on PS4 and I know everyone is hoping it can be added in the future but my personal opinion is at this point in time,I doubt it will ever be added. Hope Im wrong though. Not allowing bluetooth chat support on PS4 is really unforgiveable I think.Very bad and step backwards.
 

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