PS4 5.50 update out now – all the best features, including parental controls that let you boot your kids offline from ANYWHERE
The latest system software update for your PlayStation 4 is incoming, so we reveal how to get early access to brand new features
SONY has sent the PS4 5.50 software update live, adding loads of new features – including some useful parental controls.
It means that parents will be able to boot their kids off the PlayStation remotely, thanks to strict new gameplay time settings.
We've rounded up all the new features, which you can read about below.
What's new in PS4 System Software 5.50 update?
New features include:
Play Time Management – There are new parental controls that let Family Managers set limits on how long a child is allowed to play for. Go to Settings > Family Management, and then check and manage your kid's playtime each day. You can also control this using your PC or smartphone via the .
Import custom wallpapers via USB – If you think the standard PlayStation background is a bit rubbish, you'll be able to import your own images to use a custom wallpaper via USB stick.
Library design improvements – A bunch of general user interface improvements are being added to your content library, which should make it easier to navigate and find the content you want more quickly.
Quick Menu enhancements – The Quick Menu is also getting improvements, including the ability to access custom friends' lists directly from the menu. This should make it easier to see who's online, and then send them messages or invitations while you're in-game.
PS4 Parental Controls – what can you do?
Here's what parents can do thanks to the PS4 5.50 update...
- Sony has added a new feature called Play Time Management
- It's available to Family Managers, who are adult family members set up as Guardians
- It gives you the ability to control when, and for how long, each individual child can play for
- Playtime can even be set to vary depending on the day of the week
- For instance, you can allow your child to play for two hours between 4-7pm during the week
- And you could also set it so they can play for four hours between 8am and 8pm on the weekend
- You can monitor and change these settings on the go from your PC or smartphone
- Just use the PSN account
Notifications update – You'll now be able to permanently remove old notifications from your PS4. Just go to the Notifications panel, and press 'triangle' or 'options' to select single (or multiple) notifications to delete.
Background music on PlayStation Now – Sony is making it possible to play your own music in the background while you stream games on PS Now.
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Supersampling mode on PS4 Pro – A new supersampling mode will let you enjoy an "enhanced visual experience" when playing some games on a PS4 Pro when using a HD television.
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