new firmware with new functions on the DualSense

People who were registered for the beta program have been experimenting with it for a while, but it’s time for the general public to discover what’s new in the PS5 firmware. An update which will notably make it possible to make various audio improvements to the microphone and integrated speaker of the DualSense wireless controller. There’s also the ability to adjust the brightness of the PS5’s power indicator, as is the ability to be more active during a screen sharing session via the use of emojis and sliders .

Here are the newly added features:

– Audio improvements to the DualSense wireless controller’s built-in mic and speaker

– Updated the system software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to improve their sound features.

– Controller speaker improvements. The controller’s speaker now has a higher volume, allowing you to hear sounds and voices in games more clearly.

– Improved noise cancellation. The mic capture quality on these controllers has been improved by a new AI-based machine learning model. Background noise generated by key presses and in-game audio is removed, improving the voice chat experience. Install the system software beta and update the controller software to enjoy clear voice chat audio using the controller mic.

Screen Sharing Interactions
– Players participating in a Full Screen Screen Sharing session can now use cursors and emojis to interact with the host’s gaming session.

– Viewers can move a cursor, ping, or draw a line on the split screen to highlight specific objects or areas to guide the host player with greater precision.

– Viewers can send reactions in the form of emojis to the host’s screen to visually encourage and praise them for their in-game actions.

Adjust the brightness of the PS5 power indicator
You can now adjust the brightness of the power indicator on your PS5 console.
Go to [Paramètres] > [Système] > [Signal sonore et lumière]then select [Luminosité].