PS4 1.70 Update coming April 30 introducing PRE-loading and more!

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Edit: Complete patch notes for tomorrow's 1.70 update. Awesome update!

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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014...-out-tomorrow-updates-for-ps-vita-and-ps-app/

SHAREfactory: After you update your PS4 to v1.70, an icon to download our free SHAREfactory app will appear on your PS4 system’s home screen once it’s available. Once installed, SHAREfactory allows you to easily customize your gameplay videos with special effects, video commentary with picture-in-picture capability through PlayStation Camera, and custom soundtracks using the included audio tracks or your original music imported from a USB drive. You can then share your videos on Facebook or export them to an external USB storage device. The app is packed with plenty of cool, but accessible, tools. It’s simple enough to use for beginning editors, while functioning as a rich video editor for those with more creative aspirations. Check out our new SHAREfactory video that provides a walkthrough of what you can expect:

Automatic Pre-download: No more waiting until after a game is released to start downloading select pre-ordered games from PlayStation Store. This new feature allows you to get to your games faster by automatically downloading select pre-ordered games up to several days in advance of the release, so that it’s ready to play as soon as the game is released on launch day. There’s also a countdown timer prior to the release of the game so you’ll know how soon your game will be available for you to start playing.

Option to Disable HDCP for Games: This highly requested feature will allow you to have the option to turn off HDCP for games so you can capture longer gameplay sessions directly from your HDMI output and export them elsewhere.

USB Export Option for Captured Gameplay: It’s now even easier to show off your heroic gaming moments and the SHAREfactory videos you create with the world using this feature to export your videos and screenshots to a USB drive. Just click on the DUALSHOCK 4 SHARE button, save your gameplay on a USB drive, and then share your proudest achievements on other social networks and other video platforms.

Live Broadcasting in HD and Archiving Support: We’ve increased the resolution for live broadcasts so you and your friends can watch games livestreamed in 720p HD. You can also archive your broadcasts on Twitch or Ustream and watch them again later.

New SHARE Options: We’ve got a number of new SHARE settings that will give you better control of what you want to share with your friends. Here is what you can look forward to:
Change the default gameplay recording time in the SHARE menu under Video Clip Settings.
Save only the video clips and screenshots you want by selecting Upload Screenshots or Upload Video Clips for each capture. Also upload video clips and screenshots during your live gameplay broadcasts.
Select specific Facebook audiences to share each video or screenshot with.

New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.

New Friends Options: It’s now easier to find Friends and send requests with the ability to search Friends-of-Friends, view Mutual Friends on another user’s profile, and accept Friend requests directly from the Friends list.

New Trophies Sort Option: You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.

PlayStation Store Payment Support: Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.

More PlayStation Camera Commands: More voice commands are added to PlayStation Camera, allowing you to launch the apps installed on your PS4 with the sound of your voice.

New PlayStation Plus Icon: For Plus members, you’ll now have the PS Plus icon appear next to your SEN ID on the login screen, home screen and other areas across the PS4 system’s sleek user interface.

Music Unlimited SHARE Options: With a Music Unlimited subscription, you can easily share your favorite songs with your friends by pressing the SHARE button on your DUALSHOCK 4.

Vita 3.15

PS4 Link Update for Remote Play: Linking your PS4 and PS Vita together will now be easier with the 3.15 update for PS Vita. It’ll enable Automatic Device Registration, which will automatically detect and pair both systems when they’re both online and the same user is signed in to both devices. This makes it even quicker for you to get started on Remote Play or access other second screen features.
 
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Awesome update. I'm looking forward to the SHAREfactory the most.
 
What happened to 720p streaming?:(
Never was suppose to be in this update. They just said the Twitch archive and 720p streaming were coming soon. Being able to save to USB device will certainly improve captured footage with this update however.
 
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I am really interested in the pre loading of games feature. That could convince me to purchase more digital games for my ps4. Right now i am considering doing that for The Last of Us.
 
So does this mean MP3 support? That video gave me the impression of such.
 
What's the big deal with pre-loading?
It should be a standard by now. For those that buy most or all games digitally it is a huge deal. Being able to have games ready to go days before release is a nice convenience and coupled with how great the PS4's downloads and installs already are, it will become even more seamless.
 
It should be a standard by now. For those that buy most or all games digitally it is a huge deal. Being able to have games ready to go days before release is a nice convenience and coupled with how great the PS4's downloads and installs already are, it will become even more seamless.

So you can dl them a couple days before release and then play them outta the gate at midnight on day of release?
 
So you can dl them a couple days before release and then play them outta the gate at midnight on day of release?

On release day it verifies the download and you are on your way as soon as the game officially launches which is usually 12am PST lately.

Awesome feature.

Its perfect for impatient people and levels the field for those with slower connections and I agree with the above, in that it should be a mandatory feature.
 
On release day it verifies the download and you are on your way as soon as the game officially launches which is usually 12am PST lately.

Awesome feature.

Its perfect for impatient people and levels the field for those with slower connections and I agree with the above, in that it should be a mandatory feature.

Yeah that is a cool feature, and like you guys have said it should be standard by now.
 
Complete patch notes for tomorrow's 1.70 update. Awesome update!

2356608-ibryymcjasthdb.gif


http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014...-out-tomorrow-updates-for-ps-vita-and-ps-app/

  • SHAREfactory: After you update your PS4 to v1.70, an icon to download our free SHAREfactory app will appear on your PS4 system’s home screen once it’s available. Once installed, SHAREfactory allows you to easily customize your gameplay videos with special effects, video commentary with picture-in-picture capability through PlayStation Camera, and custom soundtracks using the included audio tracks or your original music imported from a USB drive. You can then share your videos on Facebook or export them to an external USB storage device. The app is packed with plenty of cool, but accessible, tools. It’s simple enough to use for beginning editors, while functioning as a rich video editor for those with more creative aspirations. Check out our new SHAREfactory video that provides a walkthrough of what you can expect:
  • Automatic Pre-download: No more waiting until after a game is released to start downloading select pre-ordered games from PlayStation Store. This new feature allows you to get to your games faster by automatically downloading select pre-ordered games up to several days in advance of the release, so that it’s ready to play as soon as the game is released on launch day. There’s also a countdown timer prior to the release of the game so you’ll know how soon your game will be available for you to start playing.
  • Option to Disable HDCP for Games: This highly requested feature will allow you to have the option to turn off HDCP for games so you can capture longer gameplay sessions directly from your HDMI output and export them elsewhere.
  • USB Export Option for Captured Gameplay: It’s now even easier to show off your heroic gaming moments and the SHAREfactory videos you create with the world using this feature to export your videos and screenshots to a USB drive. Just click on the DUALSHOCK 4 SHARE button, save your gameplay on a USB drive, and then share your proudest achievements on other social networks and other video platforms.
  • Live Broadcasting in HD and Archiving Support: We’ve increased the resolution for live broadcasts so you and your friends can watch games livestreamed in 720p HD. You can also archive your broadcasts on Twitch or Ustream and watch them again later.
  • New SHARE Options: We’ve got a number of new SHARE settings that will give you better control of what you want to share with your friends. Here is what you can look forward to:
  • Change the default gameplay recording time in the SHARE menu under Video Clip Settings.
  • Save only the video clips and screenshots you want by selecting Upload Screenshots or Upload Video Clips for each capture. Also upload video clips and screenshots during your live gameplay broadcasts.
  • Select specific Facebook audiences to share each video or screenshot with.
  • New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.
  • New Friends Options: It’s now easier to find Friends and send requests with the ability to search Friends-of-Friends, view Mutual Friends on another user’s profile, and accept Friend requests directly from the Friends list.
  • New Trophies Sort Option: You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.
  • PlayStation Store Payment Support: Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.
  • More PlayStation Camera Commands: More voice commands are added to PlayStation Camera, allowing you to launch the apps installed on your PS4 with the sound of your voice.
  • New PlayStation Plus Icon: For Plus members, you’ll now have the PS Plus icon appear next to your SEN ID on the login screen, home screen and other areas across the PS4 system’s sleek user interface.
  • Music Unlimited SHARE Options: With a Music Unlimited subscription, you can easily share your favorite songs with your friends by pressing the SHARE button on your DUALSHOCK 4.
Vita 3.15

  • PS4 Link Update for Remote Play: Linking your PS4 and PS Vita together will now be easier with the 3.15 update for PS Vita. It’ll enable Automatic Device Registration, which will automatically detect and pair both systems when they’re both online and the same user is signed in to both devices. This makes it even quicker for you to get started on Remote Play or access other second screen features.
 
Damn. I can't believe they still have no MP3 support. It's been six months now. Sony really needs to stop forcing Music Unlimited on us so hard like this.
 
Awesome update. Feel like i have new sh!t to discover. Really glad they made video editing/transferring more convenient. I might actually start to use it now.
 
SHAREfactory: After you update your PS4 to v1.70, an icon to download our free SHAREfactory app will appear on your PS4 system’s home screen once it’s available.
Love that this is optional, though I am going to get it of course. Making stuff optional IMO is a smart move.

and custom soundtracks using the included audio tracks or your original music imported from a USB drive.

Sounds like MP3 support :)

Automatic Pre-download: No more waiting until after a game is released to start downloading select pre-ordered games from PlayStation Store. This new feature allows you to get to your games faster by automatically downloading select pre-ordered games up to several days in advance of the release, so that it’s ready to play as soon as the game is released on launch day. There’s also a countdown timer prior to the release of the game so you’ll know how soon your game will be available for you to start playing.

So much win, don't know where to begin! Pre-loading AND Pre-Ordering of digital games. I was so right! Digital is the future, and the PS4 has embraced it. Not gonna need legacy optical disks much longer!

New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.

BOOYA!!!

New Friends Options
: It’s now easier to find Friends and send requests with the ability to search Friends-of-Friends, view Mutual Friends on another user’s profile, and accept Friend requests directly from the Friends list.

Love it!
 
Good update. They are listening to gamers. A few things seem that they should have been there to begin with, ala Microsoft. Light bar control, MP3 support, touchpad for keyboard control, seems like it should have been there from the get go.
 
Installing now my fellow bitches!

Edit: HOLY CRAP BATMAN...love using the trackpad for keyboard on the screen. SO much faster!
 
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Friends list is kinda funky now...not liking how the access and preview has changed and loads.
 
I am now copying ALL of my captured media to a $10 32GB USB stick! :banana:
 
I am now copying ALL of my captured media to a $10 32GB USB stick! :banana:

I didn't realize usb sticks were that cheap nowadays. I guess I'll start doing the same thing and upping everything to youtube.
 
I didn't realize usb sticks were that cheap nowadays. I guess I'll start doing the same thing and upping everything to youtube.
It depends on where you shop. Sears tried charging me $30 for a Sandisk USB drive, and I say no and got the exact same model from Radioshack for $10.
 
Disregard my friends list comment...must have been a internet issue. Works like normal now. Whew :)
 
Wait, wut. I read in this thread that preloading was released and now I'm seeing a thread on gaf stating that there won't be any preloading until Sept.

Is that the case or is this list not accurate?