The new PS5 software update brings many new features such as additional second control assistance and 8 TB SSD support.
With the new PS5 software update, many new features are added to the device. The most important of these features is the ability to use a second controller to support the main controller; This can be very useful for parents. It also features new remote play options, Haptic Return in the System Interface, M.2 SSD support with a capacity of up to 8 TB, and finally the ability to search your game library.
Features coming with the new PS5 software update
- Added PS Remote Play support on Android devices: With PS Remote Play, you can play your PS5 or PS4 games on other devices via the internet or your home network. It is available for devices running Android TV OS 12.
- Approved devices: Chromecast with Google TV (4K model) and BRAVIA XR A95L model.
- Expansion of Voice Command features: You can access help content and review new PS5 features using Voice Command with “Hey PlayStation”.
- What’s new in the PS App: New features are being introduced on iOS and Android. You can react to messages, especially with emojis, and see a preview of the Share Screen.
- Additional features for ease of access: You can control PS5 with two controllers by adding an auxiliary controller.
- PS5 software features: You can feel haptic feedback effects with DualSense or PS VR2 Sense.
- 3D Audio support for Dolby Atmos supported devices: Allows you to experience more in-depth sound in PS5 games.
- Improvement of social features: Features such as party UI, screen sharing preview, joining your friends’ gaming sessions, and gaming tournaments have been added.
- Improvements to Game Help: Making Game Help cards more useful.
- Adjust PS5’s beep sound: You can adjust or turn off the beep sound when turning your PS5 on and off.
- Expanded capacity for M.2 SSDs: You can now use M.2 SSDs with up to 8TB capacity on PS5.