Mega PS5 update with M.2 SSD support drops today; Here’s everything to know

As soon as put in, the M.2 SSD storage can be utilized to repeat, obtain, launch PS4 and PS5 video games and media apps

Sony will launch the much-awaited system replace to PlayStation 5 on Wednesday. In accordance with patch notes, the brand new replace will embrace a number of important adjustments that may enhance the user-interface and total gaming expertise.

The brand new replace will guarantee video games being clearly marked by platform. It would additionally make sending messages simpler, whereas sending and receiving on-line multiplayer requests will turn out to be smoother.

Essentially the most important replace, nevertheless, is the M.2 SSD storage enlargement facility.

M.2 SSDs are high-speed solid-state drives, suitable with each the PS5 console and the PS5 Digital Version console. As soon as put in, the M.2 SSD storage can be utilized to repeat, obtain, launch PS4 and PS5 video games and media apps.

It’s also potential to play PS5 or PS4 video games from the M.2 SSD storage immediately and transfer video games freely between storage choices.

Sony has specified necessities for M.2 SSD drive compatibility, together with the PS5 September System Software program Replace. The September replace comes with new UX enhancements that makes it simpler for gamers to personalise and handle content material. The replace permits management centre customisation and enhances recreation base. It has additionally up to date the sport library and residential display screen and added display screen reader controls.

It would additionally deliver 3D audio through the built-in TV stereo audio system. Nevertheless, there may be nonetheless no phrase but on Dolby Atmos audio assist past the Blu-ray disc playback.

The Japanese conglomerate can even launch an accompanying replace for the DualSense controller on PS5 that might permit gamers to make use of the system’s built-in microphone to calibrate the audio settings to work for the TV or the room. For Sony’s Pulse 3D headset, a brand new equalizer settings panel within the console’s sound management menu would permit gamers to tweak the audio.

Sony has not but revealed any official launch time for the much-awaited replace. Nevertheless, its earlier downloads had all been made accessible by noon.