All articles tagged with #system update
Sony rolled out PS3 firmware 4.93 (~200MB) with new features and security tweaks; it renews the Blu-ray encryption key, so disc playback won’t work until the update is installed, signaling continued support for older consoles amid anti-modder patches.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 firmware update 22.0.0 adds Handheld Mode Boost, which prompts many original Switch games to render at 1080p on handheld by running as if in docked mode. The boost isn’t native 1080p for every title, and some games (e.g., Super Mario Maker 2, Skyward Sword HD) aren’t compatible yet. In Boost mode, Joy‑Con 2 behaves like a Pro Controller, disabling motion controls and touchscreen. The update also brings a new loading animation, GameChat features, and other flight-mode and customization tweaks; full patch notes are available from Nintendo.
Nintendo released version 21.2.0 for both Switch and Switch 2, delivering general system stability improvements with identical patch notes for both consoles. The update can be installed manually through System Settings if not prompted. Nintendo also pushed related updates to Nintendo Music and the GameCube library, and teased further updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Splatoon 3 later in January.
The Xbox 360 cannot manually set its clock beyond December 31, 2025, which may cause issues for offline users when the date automatically advances to 2026, though the console can display the year 2026. It remains uncertain if Microsoft will release a patch to address this limitation.
Google has started rolling out a small, second update for Pixel phones, including Pixel 8, 9, and 10 series, likely containing a critical fix, although details are currently unknown.
Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch received a significant system update (version 21.0.0) that enhances visual clarity, adds new symbols for physical and digital games, improves GameChat, and introduces various system settings adjustments, alongside overall stability improvements. The update also includes new features like the ability to cancel multiple downloads, better accessibility options, and enhanced audio and display settings.
Nintendo has released updates for its Switch consoles, introducing icons to distinguish between digital and physical games on the home menu, along with various other improvements such as download management and system transfer options, enhancing user experience across both original and Switch 2 models.
The latest PS5 update allows DualSense controllers to connect to up to four devices simultaneously, enabling seamless switching between platforms like PS5, PC, Mac, and mobile devices without re-pairing, and also introduces a Power Saver mode for enhanced energy efficiency.
A new PS5 system update launching on September 17th will simplify using a DualSense controller across multiple devices by eliminating the need for re-pairing, and will also introduce a Power Saver mode to reduce power consumption.,
Nintendo has released system update 20.4.0 for both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, focusing on general stability improvements without introducing new features. The update continues Nintendo's trend of regular firmware enhancements, with previous updates also improving backwards compatibility and fixing issues. No major new functionalities are included in this release.
Microsoft has released a major Xbox update that enhances cloud gaming by allowing users to stream their owned digital games on PC, with seamless save data transfer across devices, and now also enables earning Microsoft Rewards points through PC gameplay, significantly improving the gaming experience across platforms.
Sony is testing a Power Saver mode for PS5 that reduces power consumption by scaling back game performance, including disabling VR mode and limiting gameplay features, as part of its environmental initiative. The feature will be available in a future system update, initially in beta, and aims to promote energy efficiency, possibly benefiting portable PS5 devices. Additionally, the update allows connecting up to four DualSense controllers to multiple devices simultaneously, enhancing cross-device gaming. The beta is limited to invited participants in select countries, with a global release planned.
Sony is launching a beta PS5 system update that will allow users to pair their DualSense controllers with up to four devices simultaneously, enabling seamless switching between devices like PS5, PC, and smartphones, with a global rollout expected in the coming months.
Nintendo has fixed backwards compatibility issues for over 20 games on Switch 2 through a recent system update, including popular titles like Crypt of the NecroDancer and Portal 2, although some games like Batman: Arkham Knight still have issues. The update improves game performance and compatibility on the new console.
Microsoft has confirmed that the recent crashing of Google Chrome on Windows 11 is due to the Family Safety parental control feature, which blocks browsers to enforce web filtering. The issue began after Chrome updates and is linked to the browser being added to a block list, with some versions temporarily unblocked during updates. Microsoft is working to ensure all latest browser versions are properly blocked to protect users, especially children under parental controls.