Update 13/3: This new PS5 firmware update is now out of beta and being beamed to consoles everywhere. I’ve been using it for the past weeks and while the improvements are few, they’re nice additions, and the updated rest mode/power down animations are a nice surprise.
new PS5 Rest Mode animation just dropped pic.twitter.com/tbzEVqPYsv
— Kieron Verbrugge (@hash_braun) February 7, 2024
Sony says that a separate update is coming to the PlayStation App later in the month that adds the console’s new Share Screen interactions on the app as well.
PS5 Firmware Update March 2024
DualSense wireless controller built-in mic and speaker audio enhancements
We’ve updated the device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to improve their sound features.
- Controller speaker enhancements. The controller speakers can now produce higher volume sound, allowing you to hear in-game sounds and voice chat audio more clearly.
- Improved noise cancellation. The mic input quality on these controllers has been improved, courtesy of a new AI machine learning model. Background noise from button presses and game audio are suppressed, resulting in a better voice chat experience. Install the system software beta and update the controller device software to enjoy enhanced clarity of your voice chat audio when using the controller mic.
- With this update, you may feel that the sounds coming from your controller speaker may sound louder. You can adjust the controller speaker volume from the control center.
Share Screen Interactions
Players watching Share Screen in full screen mode can now use pointers and emoji reactions to interact with the host’s gameplay.
- Viewers can move a pointer around, send a ping or draw a line on the shared screen, allowing them to highlight certain objects or areas to guide the host player more accurately.
- Viewers can send emoji-based reactions to the host’s screen to visually encourage and celebrate gameplay actions.
- Note: this feature is available by default but can be turned off by the host in the Share Screen settings. Both the host and the viewer must be participating in the beta to use this feature during the beta period.
Adjust Brightness of PS5 Power Indicator
You can now adjust the brightness of your PS5 console’s power indicator.
- Go to [Settings] > [System] > [Beep and Light], and then select [Brightness].
