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PS5 beta firmware adds DualSense controller sound enhancements and Share Screen interactions

Thick Thighs Save Lives

NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Update: The PS5 system software update is rolling out globally today. Additionally, later this month a PlayStation App update will enable users to enjoy Share Screen interactions on the app as well.





As the new year kicks into high gear with an amazing slate of PS5 game releases like The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Tekken 8 and Helldivers 2, along with FINAL FANTASY VII Rebirth later this month, we're pleased to roll out another PS5 system software beta today with a number of quality-of-life enhancements and new features.

While beta access is limited to invited participants in select countries*, we plan to release the update globally in the coming months. If you're selected to participate in the beta, you'll receive an email invitation today when it's available to download. Some features available during the beta phase may not make it into the final version or may see significant changes.

Let's jump in to the newly added features:

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.
Image of a white DualSense wireless controller on a white background

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.
PS5 UI screenshot showing pointers and emoji reaction on the The Last of Us Part II Remastered gameplay screen

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].
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realcool

Member
  • 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.
seems even AI trickery is no match for a smoke detector with a low battery
 

ManaByte

Member
Sony probably just don't want to pay the license
It’s not just a license. It’s a specific hardware certification Dolby requires. I honestly don’t know if the PS5s HDMI bandwidth would pass. If there is such a thing as a Pro maybe that would.
 

EverydayBeast

ChatGPT 0.1
In the heart of the dual sense’s craziness I think it’s a good controller some people nitpick things like mic quality, joysticks, triggers etc.
 

Shin-Ra

Junior Member
Passkey options weren’t added to account settings > security yet with this update.


It’s probably rolling out regionally but I haven’t seen anyone able to enable it yet.
 

Celcius

°Temp. member
Between being able to adjust the start up beep and now adjust the power led brightness, Sony has been really thoughtful lately.
 

FrankWza

Member
Anyone try the AI mic on the controller yet? It's not talked about enough but it's a really good feature and it works well on the Pulse
 
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