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Sony details upcoming PlayStation 4 v1.70 system software update

Sony details upcoming PlayStation 4 v1.70 system software update

By Robin Sinha | Updated: 17 April 2014 19:15 IST

Sony unveiled some of the features that will arrive in the upcoming firmware update v1.70 for the Sony PlayStation 4 console, many of which were mentioned before by the company.

"Today, I'm pleased to announce a few of those features from PS4 system software update (v1.70) will be available soon, including features that were incorporated as a result of your great feedback. This will be a significant update, and today we're excited to bring you a sneak peek of just a few things you can look forward to," stated Scott McCarthy, Director of Product Planning & Software Innovation at Sony Computer Entertainment of America, in a blog post.

The SHAREfactory feature has been highlighted as a major part of the upcoming PlayStation 4 v1.70 system update that enables users to capture their gameplay footage and merge all of them in one video. The SHAREfactory video editor app for PS4 additionally lets users personalise the video by adding filters; use transitions and themes; add texts, sticker and audio; share them on social networks; and export videos to an external USB storage.

Additionally, the v1.70 update would allow gamers to turn-off HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that will in turn let them record and share longer gameplay clips via the HDMI output.

Furthermore, the Sony PlayStation 4 v1.70 system update also brings the auto-preload compatibility. This feature would download pre-ordered games nearing their release several days before they actually get released and unlocked on the consoles. This function is expected to save some time of the gamers and let them access the game more easily on launch day .

The blog mentions that some of the aforementioned features are a direct result of the feedback given by gamers. It has been also told that the update would bring much more features, which has not been yet mentioned on the blog.

"As I mentioned earlier, some of these features were a direct result of the great feedback we've been getting from you, our dedicated gamer community. [...] And this is just the beginning. We've got a lot more coming in PS4 system software update v1.70 and beyond."

Last month, the PlayStation Blog added that the users will be able to archive Twitch broadcasts in an upcoming update, separate from v1.70, a much requested feature according to Sony. Twitch broadcasts will be available in a 720p resolution.

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