PS5 has recently ushered in a new wave of software updates. In addition to 1440p support for variable update rates, the PS5 console can now join Discord voice chat, and the PS5 console in standby mode can also be turned on from the Discord application.
PS5 system update opens Discord support function, voice chat can also open standby PS5 host
The system software update released for PS5 on March 8 has a lot of practical functions. In addition to VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) now supporting 1440p resolution, it also strengthens the support of the Discord application and makes it available on PS5. It is more convenient to transfer data between hosts.
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) supports 1440p resolution. After updating, you can enjoy a smoother picture experience when using an HDMI 2.1 display compatible with variable refresh rate to play games that support variable refresh rate at 1440p resolution. The 1440p video output on PS5 needs to support 1440p/60Hz, or a TV or computer screen that supports 1440p/60Hz and 120Hz.
PS5 data exchange part, now you can use Wi-Fi or LAN cable to easily transfer the data on the PS5 host (including games, save data, user settings, screenshots and videos) to another PS5 host, no matter it is You can transfer the data when the PS5 host is first set up, or go to the settings menu to transfer the data later, and this process will not remove or modify the data on the original PS5 host.
And if you want to transfer PS4 saved data to PS5, when downloading or installing PS4 games on PS5 console, there will be a notification showing that your PlayStation Network cloud storage space has PS4 saved data available, just select the notification to download the saved data ; and when downloading or installing a PS5 game that can load PS4 save data (for example, there are also PS5 games that have a PS4 version), the same notification will appear (if the game supports this function), but the online storage space used for saving data needs to be PlayStation Plus subscription service.
In addition, the installed game start method also provides a more convenient experience. If the PS5 has games that you have not purchased the download version (such as games purchased by other users of your PS5 console), and you have the disc version of the game, you can now insert the disc to play an installed download version of the game (no need to install the disc version); if you have used a disc to install the game, and you have purchased the download version of the game, you can now play the installed disc without inserting the disc version of the game. To put it simply, the CD-ROM and the download version become unified, and you can choose the way you feel convenient to play, and you don’t have to settle for a single way to start the game.
To join the Discord voice chat section on the PS5 console, players need to link their Discord account with their PlayStation™Network account. When the PS5 console is successfully connected to the voice channel, a notification will appear on the screen of the PS5 console. In the notification, select to view the Discord voice chat , and then open the Discord voice chat card, you can use the Discord voice chat function.
In addition, after the update, the Discord application can also be used to turn on the standby PS5 host. First, select Settings > System > Power Saving > Functions in Standby Mode from the main screen, and turn on the power that is set to start the PS5 through the network, and then open Discord app and select the option to add in PlayStation, the PS5 console will turn on.
This new wave of PS5 system software updates covers user experience, social and assistance tools, including Discord voice chat and 1440p resolution support variable update rate and many other useful functions. Players who play PS5 may consider updating it .
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