Banjo-Kazooie
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PS4 firmware 4.50 add Boost Mode for PS4 Pro.
- Thread starter Guymelef
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Future releases must support pro, this is just for older titles that can be smoothed out a little.
I have to be honest, I'm very impressed with some of the improvements I'm seeing in videos.
I suppose the amount of improvement in frame rates comes down to why there was issues previously, if it was largely a GPU issue then the improvements we're seeing may be down to the improved clock rate as well as the pretty significant increase in raw GPU power.
If the CPU is also "boosted" post firmware then there's still a pretty decent bump there even if it doesn't match up with the GPU boost.
I'm really looking forward to seeing in depth analysis from the people in the know when the firmware is out for everybody else.
I suppose the amount of improvement in frame rates comes down to why there was issues previously, if it was largely a GPU issue then the improvements we're seeing may be down to the improved clock rate as well as the pretty significant increase in raw GPU power.
If the CPU is also "boosted" post firmware then there's still a pretty decent bump there even if it doesn't match up with the GPU boost.
I'm really looking forward to seeing in depth analysis from the people in the know when the firmware is out for everybody else.
FIREKNIGHT2029
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YES! I just got into the beta! I'll test Battlefront and Battlefield 4.
Err, Driveclub already runs perfectly doesn't it?
Wishmaster92
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You're too beta for this beta x)
AndyMoogle
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Has someone tried EDF4.1? That game will be a big improvement with less tearing.
Hot damn.
OdysseusVA
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Why? What are you expecting? It was a solid 30fps before this update and won't change after.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Depends on if OW runs at a locked 60fps or if it's unlocked. Given the limitations of TV displays, I can't see why they'd bother to have it unlocked.
LelouchZero
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Which section? Trying to remember frame rate dips besides the death zamboni.
PS4 is still the main priority as 95% of people still own PS4 OG
A vast majority will still own PS4 OG even when PS5 comes out
PsihoPerihelion
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I'm in. My Pro is already updated, so I'll test as much as I have on hand.
Coffee Dog
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Are there any othe times bloodborne runs this bad? Seems like kind of an edge case.
as far as i know developers can't build a Pro mode that isn't running at full clock speed
For someone like me who hasn't reached that point in Bloodborne that video could very well pass for a troll. Not saying it is but it basically looks like someone is playing the second half in slo-mo.
We can come to a consensus that those mobs drop the framerate THAT bad right? I'm sure someone would have pointed it out if they didn't.
Ah there we go. Fair enough.
We can come to a consensus that those mobs drop the framerate THAT bad right? I'm sure someone would have pointed it out if they didn't.
Ah there we go. Fair enough.
Yep, locked at 30fps. Never had issues and will never get a Pro patch.
LelouchZero
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It's probably CPU bound and would need a significant boost to the CPU-side to get close to 60 fps.
Honestly, now I feel bad for doing the witches comparison because seems like people think Bloodborne runs a lot better. Truth is that it runs the same for 98% of the game but on extreme cases, like the witches, the new mode helps.
Anyways, after pizza I want to do a coop boss. Any idea what's the boss that kills the framerate the most? can't remember now.
Yes, this is an extreme case
this is a regular gameplay comparison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qqgylCea40
Anyways, after pizza I want to do a coop boss. Any idea what's the boss that kills the framerate the most? can't remember now.
Yes, this is an extreme case
this is a regular gameplay comparison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qqgylCea40
Nothing
Who cares, point is it doesn't run that bad anymore!
It's an absolute edge case, Bloodborne just has massive drops in that area and boost mode shows a massive improvement.
It's like Blighttown in DS.
Extreme case or not.. It still shows the boost performance which hopefully means that the game does have improvements in terms of framerate.
Maintenance
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Haha, oh man. You need to read more about being CPU or GPU bound.
GravityInsanity
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DarkLordMalik
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Secret sauce gets activated
Well if the game is locked at 30 then I guess it's pointless in all but zamboni right?
Coffee Dog
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As far as I'm aware, it's only those mobs in that one area (the chalice dungeons). When you fight them in the main game it doesn't have that issue.
Yeah it looks like the main cause of the drop is that red light/smoke effect. Layered alpha transparencies are notorious for killing frame rates.
MAX PAYMENT
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Who cares?
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
The real question is...
Can the PS4 Pro now run Double Dragon 4 with no compromises?
Can the PS4 Pro now run Double Dragon 4 with no compromises?
Ok I need a hero to test EDF I want to know how many ants the Pro can handle.
It didn't break all games. They said it broke some games. They solved this by giving users a toggle.
It didn't break all games. They said it broke some games. They solved this by giving users a toggle.
Maintenance
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Basically, this is Bloodborne Peasent mode.
Jesus, I know that's probably a professional but damn, one mistake and bye fingers.