PS5 Gets New Update for July 2024

Sony has released a new firmware update for its PlayStation 5 line of consoles. At launch, there were two versions of PS5 consoles available: one with a disc drive and one without, though they offered the exact same power to consumers. Sony has since released slim variations of the original PS5 consoles, but rumor has it that a new, more powerful PS5 is on the horizon.

While nothing official has been announced just yet, reliable insiders have suggested that a PS5 Pro console is coming later this year. If the rumors are true, the PS5 Pro console will be exactly as it sounds: a souped-up PS5 with better performance compared to the current models on the market.

Time will tell if the PS5 Pro rumors are true or not, but in the meantime, Sony has continued releasing updates for the base PS5 consoles. The latest PS5 console update, version 24.05-09.60.00, is out now, and it makes some interesting changes. As of the latest update, PS5 gamers have the option of inviting people to a game session by sharing a URL and Voice Command now lets players open Game Help action cards. These new features help make the latest PS5 console update more significant than most of the firmware updates that have been released for the console, as oftentimes they simply “improve system software performance and stability” and not much else.

Improvements to system software performance and stability are included in the latest PS5 console update as well, though, along with stability improvements for the DualSense wireless controller. And finally, Sony has said that the new PS5 console update improves the messages and usability on some screens. Assuming there are no problems with the new PS5 console update, the takeaway is that it adds a couple of new features while improving functionality across the board.

While fans no doubt appreciate the new PS5 console update, there are those who may be more interested in learning about the PS5 Pro. The latest rumors suggest that a PS5 Pro announcement could happen in September, either early in the month or as part of Tokyo Game Show at the end of the month. Time will tell if there’s any truth to these rumors, so fans should keep an eye out for more information.

PS5 July 2024 Update Patch Notes

Version: 24.05-09.60.00

• You can invite other players to game sessions by sharing a URL to the session.
  • To invite other players, open the game session action card and select Share Link. Then, scan the QR code with your mobile device to share the link.
  • This feature is available only for open sessions that anyone can join.
  • This feature will gradually be rolled out to all players by July 24.
• Voice Command now supports the ability to open Game Help action cards by saying “Show Game Help”.
  • Currently, Voice Command (Preview) is available only in English for players with accounts for PlayStation Network in the US and UK.
• We’ve improved system software performance and stability.
• We’ve updated the device software of some DualSense wireless controllers to improve stability.
• We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens.

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Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.

Brand

Sony

Storage

825 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Resolution

Max 8K (4k at 120 Hz playable)

Ports

2x USB-C, 2x USB 3.1, and 1x Ethernet

Original Release Date

November 12, 2020

Original MSRP (USD)

Disc Edition: $499.99; Digital Edition: $399.99

Weight

Disc Edition: 9.9 LBS; Digital Edition: 8.6 LBS

Dimensions

15.4 in × 10.2 in × 4.1 in

Processor

AMD Zen 2, 8-core / 16 threads, 3.5GHz

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