The new PS5 update includes one of the most requested features by users.

The latest update for PS5 is now available and finally includes one of the most requested features by users. Although it was in beta and could be tested if you were enrolled in the program, it is now available to everyone and you can install it on your console today. For now, as always, the upgrade is completely voluntary, but over time it will become mandatory if you want to use the console’s online features.

In addition to the usual bug fixes and general system stability improvements, the new PS5 update includes Improved speaker and microphone controls for DualSense. (including the DualSense Edge) and a long-awaited feature: the ability to adjust the brightness of the PS5 power indicator.

With this update, in addition to the control light, we can also dim the brightness of the LEDs on the console itself, which is ideal for when you’re playing in the dark and don’t want the brightness to bother you. The functionality is similar to that of the controls, allowing for multiple level adjustments, but unlike the beeper, It does not allow you to permanently turn off the indicator lights.

AI improvements to the PS5 controller

In terms of improvements to the DualSense controllers, the new PS5 update improves both audio playback and input thanks to a new machine learning model that suppresses background noise, such as ambient sound or the sound generated by button presses. This functionality was already present in the new PlayStation Pulse Elite, which includes The noise canceling feature of the microphone works very well.

Another interesting improvement included in this update is related to the sharing options. Although this is not a widely used feature, now allows viewers to tag on screen and include emoji reactions. This is an interesting feature that allows viewers to mark clues in the game or increase interaction while playing. gameplay.

This new option will also be accompanied by an improvement to the PlayStation app for iOS and Android, which, although not available yet, will arrive at some point later this month and will allow just that: use this new screen-sharing experience. directly from your mobile phone.