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[icespide]

I wish this update would come out already. Not because I care about any of the reported features, but because I want them to move on to a version with features I do care about like saving movies and music to the hard drive. What's more annoying about Sony's approach is they don't beta test these updates like MS does so it's likely some people will have issues for one reason or another.

 

[Sh0k]

Will this update fix the sound cutting every few seconds while playing NBA 2K14 ?

 

[Rebel Leader]

I wish this update would come out already. Not because I care about any of the reported features, but because I want them to move on to a version with features I do care about like saving movies and music to the hard drive. What's more annoying about Sony's approach is they don't beta test these updates like MS does so it's likely some people will have issues for one reason or another.

EDIT: took away gif because poster means public beta test

Will this update fix the sound cutting every few seconds while playing NBA 2K14 ?

Never played NBA 2k14 but are you sure that's not 2k14's problem?

 

[SirMossyBloke]

You use your 360 to play music while playing PS4 games? Why not just use a computer/phone/tablet/etc?

How is that possible when you switch everything through a receiver?

It's not.

 

[Ricky_R]

 

[family_guy]

Sorry am I wrong? Do they do public betas for these updates? I've never seen it.

 

[CitizenCope]

Maybe a year into the PS4's life I can see when a friend goes online.

 

[ethomaz]

Sorry am I wrong? Do they do public betas for these updates? I've never seen it.

MS didn't do public beta... it is closed... same for Sony... so you are wrong.

You can subscribe to be beta tester in both but that won't make you get in... needs some lucky.

 

[gruenel]

Sorry am I wrong? Do they do public betas for these updates? I've never seen it.

Well you stated "they don't do beta tests". Which is quite different from "they don't do public beta tests"

It was pretty obvious what you meant, though.

 

[SirMossyBloke]

Sorry am I wrong? Do they do public betas for these updates? I've never seen it.

So you assume some dude at Sony programs an update then just releases it to the public?

 

[S¡mon]

5 weeks. It's been 5 weeks since this update has been announced. At the time, they said "due in the coming weeks". Ever since, they've been saying "[very] soon".

Do not announce a firmware update when it's not ready yet, Sony. And if you do, don't say that it is coming "soon" or "in the coming weeks".

I don't know what's going on over there, but it amazes me how slow software development is going. Sure, I know, you can bump into unexpected issues - and sure, you need to test firmware thoroughly before you spread it amongst millions of people. But: Progress. Is. Going. Too. Slow.

 

[Sh0k]

Never played NBA 2k14 but are you sure that's not 2k14's problem?

The sound on NBA 2K14 was working fine before, it started giving all kind of problems with firmware 1.60 and 1.62

 

[Rebel Leader]

5 weeks. It's been 5 weeks since this update has been announced. At the time, they said "due in the coming weeks". Ever since, they've been saying "[very] soon".

Do not announce a firmware update when it's not ready yet, Sony. And if you do, don't say that it is coming "soon" or "in the coming weeks".

I don't know what's going on over there, but it amazes me how slow software development is going. Sure, I know, you can bump into unexpected issues - and sure, you need to test firmware thoroughly before you spread it amongst millions of people. But: Progress. Is. Going. Too. Slow.

 

[Justified]

EDIT: took away gif because poster means public beta test



Never played NBA 2k14 but are you sure that's not 2k14's problem?

Same for me. It started immediately after the 1.60 update, 1.62 help it somewhat but stills happens. I think its how the PS4 handles through HDMI (I think is automatic, and cant be change manually) v.s how the did it on the PS3

 

[family_guy]

So you assume some dude at Sony programs an update then just releases it to the public?

I know they have internal testers but I wasn't aware they have people who aren't employed by them test these releases.

 

[djshauny]

Maybe a year into the PS4's life I can see when a friend goes online.

This.

It should have been put in ages ago

 

[icespide]

I know they have internal testers but I wasn't aware they have people who aren't employed by them test these releases.

by the time they let regular people "beta test" it, it's more than likely pretty close to ready for public release, there won't be any showstopping bugs.

it's really just a way to earn some goodwill and let people feel elite with early software

 

[Enchanted]

Well with the rumor being the 30th of April, I'm counting the days.

 

[jwk94]

MS didn't do public beta... it is closed... same for Sony... so you are wrong.

You can subscribe to be beta tester in both but that won't make you get in... needs some lucky.

Where can you subscribe for Sony beta testing?

 

[Neuromancer]

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

 

[Crazyeyez15]

im thinking around May 6th with mlb the show release... just a random guess.

 

[RobertM]

5 weeks. It's been 5 weeks since this update has been announced. At the time, they said "due in the coming weeks". Ever since, they've been saying "[very] soon".

Do not announce a firmware update when it's not ready yet, Sony. And if you do, don't say that it is coming "soon" or "in the coming weeks".

I don't know what's going on over there, but it amazes me how slow software development is going. Sure, I know, you can bump into unexpected issues - and sure, you need to test firmware thoroughly before you spread it amongst millions of people. But: Progress. Is. Going. Too. Slow.

I work as a software/hardware tester and you have no idea how difficult it is to create and run tests succesfuly. It's especially not fun when you have new features being introduced and I totally understand why they have to have some of these delays. Although they shouldn't have given a timeline, that was a mistake on their part.

 

[RedAssedApe]

did they ever say anything about patch size update being part of the firmware?

https://forums.station.sony.com/dcuo/index.php?threads/an-update-on-playstation-4-patching.189911/

iirc its what's preventing war thunder from being released in the us?

I work as a software/hardware tester and you have no idea how difficult it is to create and run tests succesfuly. It's especially not fun when you have new features being introduced and I totally understand why they have to have some of these delays. Although they shouldn't have given a timeline, that was a mistake on their part.

should take a page from ms and do a beta program. people thirsting over this shit will gladly test for free lol

 

[ethomaz]

Where can you subscribe for Sony beta testing?

http://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/ps_public_beta_test_program

Edit - Sorry I linked the user agreement... you need to be signed us.PlayStation.com/psn/signup and be a active in the Beta Forum (there is posted what you need to do)... you need to register you product here too: http://us.playstation.com/registration/product/ because Sony needs to know you have the product to participate in the Beta Test (some guys received the invitation just registering the product).

Edit 2 - Here you found everything you need: http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PSN-General/Beta-Trial-Information/td-p/11386362 (this one is the EU).

Public recruitment! -We run these from time-to-time. Any one can sign-up and this is the easiest way to get involved. Recruitments are announced in the Announcements & Events boards (when the time comes).

 

[Voidance]

Sony should just stick to stability updates. This feature-adding nonsense takes too much time and leads to disappointed consumers.

 

[falconbox]

Sony should just stick to stability updates. This feature-adding nonsense takes too much time and leads to disappointed consumers.

Yeah, because who in their right mind would want more features?!

 

[Jburton]

Sony should just stick to stability updates. This feature-adding nonsense takes too much time and leads to disappointed consumers.

Wow, such nonsense.

 

[Ricky_R]

Sony should just stick to stability updates. This feature-adding nonsense takes too much time and leads to disappointed consumers.

What an odd thing to say.

 

[Saint of Killers]

He's clearly joking.

 

[Coolbgdog12]

Lol what a appropriate gif.

 

[SHADES]

Sony should just stick to stability updates. This feature-adding nonsense takes too much time and leads to disappointed consumers.

Rome wasn't build in a day!

For all we know they may have hit a snag and it's taken longer to get to release than originally anticipated?

 

[Jinfash]

Here's a sample video retweeted by @yosp that shows off what SHAREfactory can do: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ToIFBcPy4k.

Those are some ugly stickers.

 

[driver116]

I wish this update would come out already. Not because I care about any of the reported features, but because I want them to move on to a version with features I do care about like saving movies and music to the hard drive. What's more annoying about Sony's approach is they don't beta test these updates like MS does so it's likely some people will have issues for one reason or another.

Beta testing to me is more like "try our buggy software before the release". It's only one form of testing which doesn't necessarily discredit other forms of testing.

 

[Coolbgdog12]

Sony should just stick to stability updates. This feature-adding nonsense takes too much time and leads to disappointed consumers.

I'm dying here. I agree though, they might as well just not say anything about these updates and roll them out secretly. Stability updates always arrive ON TIME.

 

[iceatcs]

5 weeks. It's been 5 weeks since this update has been announced. At the time, they said "due in the coming weeks". Ever since, they've been saying "[very] soon".

Do not announce a firmware update when it's not ready yet, Sony. And if you do, don't say that it is coming "soon" or "in the coming weeks".

I don't know what's going on over there, but it amazes me how slow software development is going. Sure, I know, you can bump into unexpected issues - and sure, you need to test firmware thoroughly before you spread it amongst millions of people. But: Progress. Is. Going. Too. Slow.

You are very very new to Sony.

 

[icespide]

Beta testing to me is more like "try our buggy software before the release". It's only one form of testing which doesn't necessarily discredit other forms of testing.

do people actually submit bugs to microsoft from these preview builds?

 

[David Ricardo]

I am really anxious to know if there will finally be MP3 support in this update. It's my most wanted feature.

 

[Vashetti]

I am really anxious to know if there will finally be MP3 support in this update. It's my most wanted feature.

Nope.

 

[driver116]

do people actually submit bugs to microsoft from these preview builds?

I don't know - I'd guess the OS has an error reporter like Windows. To me, a beta test is a way of providing metrics.

 

[iceatcs]

do people actually submit bugs to microsoft from these preview builds?

Yep, there is the instruction in the email. You are suppose to report it, not reveal it.

 

[see5harp]

To be entirely honest, E3 is for games, but all they'd need to do is get on stage, say "DLNA" or "custom soundtracks in every game," drop the mic, and I'd be fine with it. The video edit software is nice, but if they aren't going to fix the record 15 minute stuff, then it's much less so. If anytime I use the share button is a crap shoot, the button loses it's value. That button is selling wolf tickets.

 

[XxSlasherMcGirkxX]

I am really anxious to know if there will finally be MP3 support in this update. It's my most wanted feature.

Man I'm gonna be so pissed if there isn't mp3 and mp4 playback.

 

[GalacticMouse]

Those are some ugly stickers.

Looks like it was marked as private now, anyway .

Anyone happen to save it? haha

 

[Moosehole]

Sony decided to share the news of the update with everyone and now everyone is pissed because it's taking too long. If Sony would have kept the news under wraps people would be pissed that they are silent.

Would you have them release a broken-ass firmware that doesn't work properly or bricks systems? Relax. It will be out soon. Maybe play some games in the meantime?

 

[Cudder]

Man I'm gonna be so pissed if there isn't mp3 and mp4 playback.

Is there even an integrated music player in the PS4? I haven't used the Music Unlimited service, but wouldn't they need a simple player ala PS3? Same goes for video. I'd actually want to copy music and video files to my PS4, not just simply have it read from a USB stick.

 

[Vashetti]

Man I'm gonna be so pissed if there isn't mp3 and mp4 playback.

Then you're going to be very pissed off when this update eventually releases.

 

[Caayn]

do people actually submit bugs to microsoft from these preview builds?

The preview forums are filled with dozens of topics about bugs, wishes, recommendations, etc, so it looks to me like it works.

 

[Quadraphonic]

Sony decided to share the news of the update with everyone and now everyone is pissed because it's taking too long. If Sony would have kept the news under wraps people would be pissed that they are silent.

Would you have them release a broken-ass firmware that doesn't work properly or bricks systems? Relax. It will be out soon. Maybe play some games in the meantime?

Traditionally, Sony has revealed the firmware details at most 2 days before release. And since most important ones occur during server maintenance, which was scheduled, it seemed to have perfect timing.

Instead we got blue balls.

 

[Live Free or Die]

Sony decided to share the news of the update with everyone and now everyone is pissed because it's taking too long. If Sony would have kept the news under wraps people would be pissed that they are silent.

Would you have them release a broken-ass firmware that doesn't work properly or bricks systems? Relax. It will be out soon. Maybe play some games in the meantime?

.

 

[Goodacre0081]

Maybe a year into the PS4's life I can see when a friend goes online.

Tidux pretty much confirmed that is was being worked on

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=108157329&postcount=903