Sony has started rolling out a new PS5 beta update, packed with exciting features designed to enhance the gaming experience. Among the highlights are personalized 3D audio profiles for headphones and earbuds, the ability to limit Remote Play access for individual users, and adaptive charging for controllers on the latest PS5 models.
Personalized 3D Audio Profiles
One of the most anticipated features of this update is the introduction of personalized 3D audio profiles. With compatible devices like the Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, users can now run sound quality tests that analyze various factors to create a custom audio profile. This personalized audio experience allows gamers to sense the positions of characters and objects in the game world more clearly, significantly enhancing immersion.
How to Enable Personalized 3D Audio
To enable this feature, navigate to [Settings] > [Sound] > [Audio Output] > [Audio Format (Priority)], and select [Dolby Atmos]. This setting will allow you to enjoy Tempest 3D AudioTech through Dolby Atmos-enabled devices, providing an even richer and more immersive soundscape.
Remote Play Access Control
The update also includes new settings for Remote Play, allowing users to manage who can connect to their PS5 console. This feature ensures that only selected friends or family members can use Remote Play, enhancing security and control over your gaming environment. Adjustments can be made through the user settings, making it simple to modify access as needed.
Adaptive Charging for Controllers
For those with the latest slim PS5 model, the beta introduces adaptive charging for various controllers, including the DualSense, DualSense Edge, PlayStation VR2 Sense, and Access controllers. This feature optimizes power usage by adjusting the charging time based on the controller’s battery level, helping to save energy and prolong battery life.
Additional Features
The beta update also brings a host of other improvements:
- Party UI Update: You can now invite players to closed parties without creating a new group, and send party invitations to groups.
- Share Screen Preview: View a preview image of a friend’s shared screen before joining their party.
- Join Friends’ Game Sessions: Easily see which friends are in joinable activities and join their game sessions directly from the Friends tab.
- Game Hub Tournaments Tile: Track tournament participation and upcoming events directly from the game hub.
- Emoji Reactions: Quickly react to messages with emojis, making communication more fun and efficient.
Quality of Life Features
Several quality-of-life improvements are also included in the beta:
- Search for Games in Library: Easily find games in your library with the new search feature.
- Enhanced Game Help Cards: Improved visibility of in-progress, upcoming, and completed activities, along with detailed objectives and hints.
- Discover Tips: A new section providing tips to get the most out of your PS5.
- Mute PS5 Beep Sound: Adjust or mute the beep sound when turning the console on or off, or when putting it in rest mode.
- Support for Larger M.2 SSDs: Expand your PS5 storage with M.2 SSDs up to 8TB, doubling the previous limit (PlayStation.Blog).
Availability and Participation
The PS5 beta update is available to selected participants in the US, Canada, Japan, the UK, Germany, and France. Those chosen will receive an email invitation when the update is ready to download. As with previous betas, some features may not make it into the final global release, expected in the coming months.
This latest PS5 beta update showcases Sony’s commitment to continually enhancing the gaming experience. With upgraded audio features, improved remote play controls, and adaptive charging, this update promises to make gaming on the PS5 even more immersive and user-friendly. Stay tuned for more updates and the final release of these exciting features in the near future.
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