I'm just going to quote the article here. Bolded parts are the most ridiculous.
[url]http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/25/ps4-system-software-update-1-50-details/[/url]
[quote]We wanted to shed some light on system software update version 1.50 for PS4, which will launch simultaneously with the system’s official North American launch on November 15th, 2013. By updating to system software version 1.50, you’ll be able to experience a variety of new features in addition to the basic functions of PS4.
The system software update 1.50 is approximately 300 MB, and will include the following features:
Remote Play
Users will be able to access PS4 titles displayed on their living room TVs and play them on a PS Vita system over Wi-Fi networks by using PS4 Link (Depending on network environment or titles, remote play performance may vary outside of the home). We anticipate that most PS4 titles will be playable on the PS Vita system through Remote Play. The latest PS Vita system software version, to be released soon, will be required to use PS4 Link.
Second Screen
Users can use the PS4 Link application for the PS Vita system, and PlayStation App for iPhone, iPad, and Android-based smartphones and tablets, to use these devices as second screens in supported titles. PlayStation App has the ability to enable users to interact with games with their mobiles devices. For example on The Playroom, a title pre-installed in all PS4 systems that requires PlayStation Camera, users can draw pictures on their mobile device screens and flick them towards the TV. The images then appear as a 3D object within the game.
Record, take screenshots, and upload gameplay effortlessly
The PS4 system provides dedicated, “always on” video encoding systems that enables seamless uploading of gameplay. Users can share their epic triumphs by simply hitting the Share button on DualShock 4, take screenshots or scan through the last 15 minutes of gameplay, tag it and return to the game—the video uploads as the user plays. At the PS4 system’s launch in North America, users will be able to share their images and videos with friends on Facebook and screenshots with followers on Twitter, though users will need to sign up for individual accounts to use Facebook and Twitter.
Broadcast and spectate gameplay
The PS4 system also enhances social spectating by enabling users to broadcast their gameplay in real-time to game fans around the globe, using Ustream and Twitch live internet streaming services (users will need to sign up for individual accounts to use Ustream and Twitch). There are two ways for users to view live broadcasts. First, the Live from PlayStation application on PS4 aggregates streams from all PlayStation users. Second, users can spectate friends’ PS4 gameplay from PCs, and applications such as Ustream, Twitch, and browsers, which are installed on their mobile devices. These applications can be easily started up via PlayStation App, and users can also use these applications to post comments to gameplay broadcasts. Furthermore, users with PlayStation Camera can stream camera images and microphone sounds along with their live gameplay broadcast.
Play as you download
This feature enables users to play supported digital titles as they are being downloaded. The time it takes to begin playing will vary depending on game data size and network environments, and not all titles will support this feature When a game is purchased, users can start playing after PS4 downloads a portion of the data, while the rest of the game is downloaded in the background during actual gameplay. Games may be downloaded in stand-by mode.
Multi log-in
A maximum of four users can log-in to a single PS4 system simultaneously. These players can use their own save data to play games, and also earn trophies on their own Sony Entertainment Network accounts even when playing a multiplayer game together on a single PS4 system.
Party (Voice chat)
By using the Mono Headset bundled with the PS4 system, users will be able to chat with up to eight friends enjoying different applications or games. Furthermore, users can use Party to chat between PS4 and PS Vita systems.
Face recognition and voice commands
Users with PlayStation Camera will be able to register their facial image onto their PS4 system, and login to their system using facial recognition instead of DualShock 4. Furthermore, users can use either the microphone of the Mono Head set connected to DualShock 4, or PlayStation Camera to navigate through the PS4 home screen (PlayStation Dynamic Menu) with voice commands to start up games and shutdown the system, among other features; please refer to PS4’s online manual for recognizable voice commands.
[b]Background music player
Users can enjoy gameplay while listening to music in the background with Music Unlimited, a cloud-based digital music service. Users can also voice chat with friends while listening to music. Learn more about Music Unlimited here.[/b]
Online Multiplayer
PlayStation Plus members will be able to play PS4 titles online with other players via the network. PS Plus makes it easy for members to join available online multiplayer matches in a variety of ways, including the ability to easily join a game from a live stream broadcast or Party voice chats.
[b]Blu-ray Disc and DVD player
Users can enjoy not only gaming on their PS4 system, but also Blu-ray and DVD video contents. When using for the first time, users must connect to the internet to activate this feature.[/b]
[b]Some features will not be available at launch, such as “suspend/resume mode” [/b]which is a feature that keeps the PS4 system in a low power state and promptly takes users back to their game. We will provide additional information about system software update version 1.50 and features available at the PS4 system’s North America launch, and features that will be available after launch, in the near future.[/quote]
Also sounds like another paywall if you want to listen to music. Sony Unlimited is yours only for $5 a month!
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1 ответThis seems oddly familiar...
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1 ответ-blam!- these day one updates. Ship a complete console, or don't ship it at all. Both Sony and MS
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2 отв.Watch as people conveniently forget they criticised the X1 for the same thing.
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5 отв.Day 1 updates are normal. almost every one has it.
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55 отв.Still doesn't force me to buy a Playstation Eye. Still isn't riddled with anti-consumer policies. I think I'm sill leaning in the PS4's direction.
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3 отв.I still love the hypocrisy after reading most of the comments on here. lmao Microsoft announces their suite of services: "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE AKRAWSS TEH INTURWEBZ!!!!!!!!" Sony announces that you won't be able to use half their system unless you update on day one: *quietly, meekly* "Oh... I guess that ok." Morons...
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I can't help but notice that a lot of key features of the PS4 are on this "update" list. Correct me if I'm wrong, but updates are for adding or fixing content and multiple other reasons. I was under the assumption all of these things were shipped on console no questions asked or updates required. Now I'm not bothered by any of this at all either because it seems perfectly fine that they do this seeing as most console launches have done this. I thought it might be different for this gen. Also, you need online to activate blu-ray? That honestly gets on my nerves a bit.
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lolsony For real though, where is the RAGE on the Internet for Sony screwing the (apparent) hundreds of millions of people that don't have Internet access?
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2 отв.To be fair, I think they did this just to prevent people from breaking the release date.
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1 ответGuess I don't really find this shocking? Day one updates are kinda the norm. Not like I was gonna try to do any thing with it without updating first anyways.
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7 отв.[quote]Blu-ray Disc and DVD player Users can enjoy not only gaming on their PS4 system, but also Blu-ray and DVD video contents. When using for the first time, users must connect to the internet to activate this feature. [/quote]Wouldn't this also mean not being able to play games?
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8 отв.Изменено (Hunter): 10/25/2013 8:22:10 PMWow. This is ridiculous, a day one update just to watch movies? That's retarded. But, at least this isn't as bad as XB1's day one update. I mean people can still play it offline and junk. The only offline thing they can't use is the movies. And multi login.
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It takes an update to play DVD's and Blu-rays? LOLLOOKATYOUSONY Seriously, this is flippin' hilarious. This is a worse excuse than Microsoft's for a launch update.
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Изменено (Steveokiller): 10/25/2013 8:17:25 PMEh not that bad, still the ps4 is far more appealing then the competition. Both consoles require a day one download its nothing to complain about really. In fact its to be expected, the consoles are already far into mass production where as the software side is constantly changing. *still neither console has piqued my interest enough to get one at launch. Edit: Wait, wait, wait you have to update it to watch movies? Ok I will admit that is a bit strange....
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300Mb update isn't that devastating. It looks like it's adding a whole bunch of cool features and I don't really care too much if they are there at launch or require an update to run. [quote] Also sounds like another paywall if you want to listen to music. Sony Unlimited is yours only for $5 a month! [/quote] It doesn't prevent you from playing music from another source if you want to listen while you play, it's $5 a month to get access to a vast library of songs legally. That doesn't seem too bad even though I won't be getting that.
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8 отв.[quote]Blu-ray Disc and DVD player Users can enjoy not only gaming on their PS4 system, but also Blu-ray and DVD video contents. When using for the first time, users must connect to the internet to activate this feature.[/quote] If they allow you to play games but not Blu Ray Discs I will fcking laugh my a$$ off at anyone who insults MSFT for their "greedy" policies in favor of Sony. [spoiler]And I don't even support the Xbox One- I have no strong feelings about next gen one way or the other[/spoiler]
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6 отв.So basically MS wants you to connect just once = all hell breaking loose. Sony wants you to connect to use pretty much everything = perfectly fine.
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3 отв.So, basically just like the Xbox's day one download.. Lol, why the butt hurt?
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6 отв.[quote]So... people were bashing the shit out of the Xbox One for coming straight out about their day one patch, and here we are like 3 weeks away from the PS4 launch, when pre-orders are sold out, and they're saying "Oh by the way.. day one patch or else you a doorstop."[/quote]Pretty much hit the nail on the head. MS isn't a saint, but at least they're forward about it and let you know [i]well[/i] ahead of time. This is the type of bullshit I have [i]been[/i] saying Sony would do. But everyone thought their cheap, sophomoric jokes at MS's expense were so "clever"... Sony: "Pre-order our new system!! We won't do anything like Microsoft is doing to you!!!" Three weeks before system launch: "Thanks so much for selling out our pre-order production maximum!!! By the way, remember all the stuff we said we [i]weren't[/i] going to do to you? Yeah... we lied."
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10 отв.Still no word on when I can record gameplay with my capture device?
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lol wat. PS4/Sony staaaaph.
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6 отв.So... all those things aren't available if I don't download the patch?