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[AwRy108]

Just because things are in folders doesn't mean you still couldn't have a global search feature. It already does this with voice commands on PS4, XB1.

......I can't even believe I have to justify a system having folders option.

Having a global search option--which requires people to remember every purchase they've made--doesn't fix the issue of visibility.

My Vita has a 64GB card and stuff organized into genre-related folders, and, despite the device's relatively young age, I still forget about much of the content I have on it. Same scenario with my PS3, except worse b/c it's over 7 years old--some of my genre-related folders have more than 20 entries in them, and the PS3 only creates icons for PSN content.

I'm not opposed to having a global search feature, accompanied with voice commands; but I honestly don't think that using folders for organization is the best option, especially on a device that has tons of storage and a lifespan of 5+ years. A "frequently used" content area combined with a Library area that has powerful sorting options and a stream-lined interface (aka. NOT GIANT EMPTY BOXES WITH TINY ICONS (like it is now) seems optimal for a console experience.

Oh, and I also think that the PS4 needs the ability to selectively delete content per game; for example: if I want to delete the Killzone Shadowfall install file, but leave the GB's worth of patches on the HDD so I don't have to download them all again next time I go to re-install the game.

 

[Oni Jazar]

I think the point is that folders are old and busted while tagging is the new hotness. Unfortunately we have neither.

 

[Vashetti]

Oh, and I also think that the PS4 needs the ability to selectively delete content per game; for example: if I want to delete the Killzone Shadowfall install file, but leave the GB's worth of patches on the HDD so I don't have to download them all again next time I go to re-install the game.

This would be incredible.

 

[Varth]

Oh, and I also think that the PS4 needs the ability to selectively delete content per game; for example: if I want to delete the Killzone Shadowfall install file, but leave the GB's worth of patches on the HDD so I don't have to download them all again next time I go to re-install the game.

THIS SO MUCH.

I just hit 450gb and had to start deleting stuff, and my slow intarwebs make this a big issue.

 

[Servbot #42]

Finally 2.0, been looking forward to

DLNA
Suspend/Resume
Pause downloads
Folders
Change Username

.......... crap.

You can't pause downloads on the PS4? What the fuck sony? .......What the fuck?

 

[Journey]

Music while gaming! That's all I wanted

Now we're talking!

We can put this image to rest, finally

 

[HawksWinStanley]

You can't *insert any basic feature here* on the PS4? What the fuck sony? .......What the fuck?

Yeah that's my reaction to just about everything missing on this console. When they said they were focussed on gaming they weren't kidding.

 

[Mr. X]

XBone is killing Sony in system updates IMO

 

[Hoje0308]

I wonder if the desire to reduce the OS footprint is the reason behind the delay of some of the more significant features that were promised. I don't know anything about what the requirements are for something like suspend/resume, DLNA, etc.

 

[Dragon]

XBone is killing Sony in system updates IMO

Sony in response to your opinion:

 

[TheSpoiler]

USB thing is kinda weird, but after a quick search on Amazon, I found that they are dirt fucking cheap.

Less than 20 bucks for a 32GB. Daaaaamnnnnn.

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

XBone is killing Sony in system updates IMO

True

 

[DWinn7]

I'd like to think that online friend notifications will be in the update but weren't highlighted because it's not a huge feature and they're probably embarrassed it wasn't in there since launch. I'd like to think that. But this is Sony so I'm assuming we won't be seeing them any time soon

Spoiler

y

.

I'm hoping for this too. It notifies us when a friend enters a party so I'm assuming this should be a minor tweak. Sony can handle that...right?

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Hopefully once they get this share play bullshit outta the way, they can finally have their programmers focus on quality of life updates.

Their priorities are completely fucked up over there.

They just don't get it, and it's gonna be an entire year again before they even begin working on the basic fundamentals.

Whatever.

 

[Finalow]

that day when we will be able to change the psn username ...

will never arrive.

 

[Wiggy]

I just want to sort trophies by earned date. An auto-sync feature would be nice, but I'm not greedy.

 

[HawksWinStanley]

that day when we will be able to change the psn username ...

will never arrive.

Yeah just give up on that dream, bro. If they can't give us friend notifications a year into the console's life I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for something like ID changes.

 

[Andrefpvs]

If 2.0 works the same way as the current FW... You can't. Currently all installed games are on your ribbon, no matter what account they are from..Last active are also account based, So activating it on your second account, does not move it up the list in your main account. Basically you would be limited to 15 digital titles outside of your main account.

That would be a pretty serious oversight. Let's hope they took measures to prevent this.

 

[Konosuke]

Now we're talking!

We can put this image to rest, finally

Funniest post in this thread lol. It will never go away.

 

[Celestial Mortal]

I pretty jump to games/apps using the voice control feature as I used to game using Pulse Elite and recently using A50s.

So actually that way is more faster than bringing up the search bar and typing stuff in.

It would also been awesome if Xperia devices could wirelessly connect and stream music and stuff, my Z2 thirsts for some PS4 action.

 

[ScriptedReality]

Progress but still not... Up to par.

 

[janoDX]

50 gigs of music, finally I can listen to it while playing on my PS4.

 

[Badlucktroll]

Will the USB thing in the update play MP4 videos?

 

[Hiko]

Yeah I don't think the ps4 will ever be as complete as the ps3

 

[andshrew]

Will the USB thing in the update play MP4 videos?

It's a music player...

 

[TsuWave]

Yeah I don't think the ps4 will ever be as complete as the ps3

a year into its life? do people forget how different the ps3 turned out to what it began as and how long it took to get there?

 

[Inuhanyou]

Yeah I don't think the ps4 will ever be as complete as the ps3

I didn't think the PS3 would ever have a functioning PSN store in 2007. Granted it still runs like shit, but it does the job and a lot has changed for the better.

 

[Uno Venova]

Sony in response to your opinion:

The money they make does ease the sting of still not being able to play media after a year.

 

[AndyD]

Yeah I don't think the ps4 will ever be as complete as the ps3

I agree, but that's because they will never put in some of the things that created vulnerabilities, like Linux dual boot and USB openness. We already see it in that universal usb hardware such as steering wheels need actual chips to work now, rather than being plug and play.

 

[Sporran]

XBone is killing Sony in system updates IMO

Yer Microsoft do the same for windows 7. Bloody patch tuesday!

 

[Pillville]

Bloody patch tuesday!

Sounds like a sale on feminine hygiene products.

 

[Nvzman]

So is there any word of a release date? Presumably before Nov. 17th?

 

[Jackbooted]

Sounds like a sale on feminine hygiene products.

That got a chuckle. Kudos.

 

[Prine]

Sony in response to your opinion:

Guess you missed last quarter results . They certainly wouldn't be doing this

 

[Nvzman]

Guess you missed last quarter results . They certainly wouldn't be doing this

They've still outsold XB1 tho.
EDIT: The PlayStation division is still very profitable, point still stands.

 

[spwolf]

USB thing is kinda weird, but after a quick search on Amazon, I found that they are dirt fucking cheap.

Less than 20 bucks for a 32GB. Daaaaamnnnnn.

you can get a tiny one that will be unnoticeable.

 

[SolidusDave]

Oh, and I also think that the PS4 needs the ability to selectively delete content per game; for example: if I want to delete the Killzone Shadowfall install file, but leave the GB's worth of patches on the HDD so I don't have to download them all again next time I go to re-install the game.

PS3 had this for many games. 1 File for the disc install, 1 file for all the updates.

I guess with full installs, now patches might actually replace files though?

Would be really great because of how fast the PS4 allows you to play a game while installing the 50 gb of the disc in the background.

 

[RedAssedApe]

So is there any word of a release date? Presumably before Nov. 17th?

might even be october (cod launches nov 4). it would be terrible if it was released in the thick of things and there were issues that resulted in people not being able to play.

 

[BMO = GOAT]

They might launch it along side GTA V o.o that be cool.

 

[DWinn7]

It's a music player...

basically nullifying the ability to copy music files to the PS4 hard drive? (like on the PS3)

Well...I am still happy music can be played from the USB. I would just like to copy movies/songs onto the hard drive......or maybe an external would solve that (light bulb moment)

 

[Rock Howard]

Come on man, you can change the colour of the background, they can't be expected to include suspend/resume AS WELL.

thanks mate for putting things in perspective

 

[NullPointer]

USB thing is kinda weird, but after a quick search on Amazon, I found that they are dirt fucking cheap.

Less than 20 bucks for a 32GB. Daaaaamnnnnn.

Was going to pick a new USB stick up for this. Well that and the fact that the one I have is ancient.

Any restrictions I should know about when shopping around or will any USB drive work?

They might launch it along side GTA V o.o that be cool.

If PSN works and the update rolls out smoothly. Otherwise it'll just be the next clusterfuck.

 

[On Demand]

I don't understand why Sony just can't make tabs? Everything having their own tab would be so much better. Even if the list of games is only 15 now it's still dumb. You can tell Sony has no idea how to design a UI that they decided to throw everything on one row.

 

[ukas]

XBone is killing Sony in system updates IMO

Can they take screenshots yet? Honest question.

 

[sbrew]

I'm not opposed to having a global search feature, accompanied with voice commands; but I honestly don't think that using folders for organization is the best option, especially on a device that has tons of storage and a lifespan of 5+ years.

Totally agree. It's way to easy to loose stuff in folders.

Give us a incredible sorting function instead.

 

[StrongArmSteady]

That usb player features sounds like a codec/music licensing thing..too strange a feature for it not to be..

 

[Z3M0G]

Can I not just save the music on the PS4?

Ain't nobody got room fo'dat...

 

[EGM1966]

How many USB ports to they think my PS4 has?

Actually sounds like a fairly decent update. Myself I'm only looking for the following:

• full control of download with ability to pause and re-order - still waiting!
• better control of my games library - sounds like its sorta coming

Outside that themes/colours is okay but I doubt I'll use the rest. I've gone full retro and literally use my console for nothing but playing games: no media usage at all.

 

[Yazuka]

Sounds pretty good so far. Hope to pause downloads as well and see friends come online.
But I really like we are getting mp3 playback. Been looking forward to that in some games.

 

[Paganmoon]

How many USB ports to they think my PS4 has?

Actually sounds like a fairly decent update. Myself I'm only looking for the following:

• full control of download with ability to pause and re-order - still waiting!
• better control of my games library - sounds like its sorta coming

Outside that themes/colours is okay but I doubt I'll use the rest. I've gone full retro and literally use my console for nothing but playing games: no media usage at all.

Can always connect a USB hub to it. I personally wouldn't, too much clutter and cables for my taste, but you could. And actually, I would, if there was a USB port in the back of the system. Can't have been that much more expensive to just add another port to the back right?