A new PS5 update is rolling out in Sony’s beta test system, and it adds some features that fans have requested for years. One of them is the option to finally mute the system startup “beep” sound that’s told the entire house you’re playing video games since the PS3 launched in 2007.
The PS5 now (finally) supports Dolby Atmos 3D audio devices as well, including sound bars and compatible speakers, and it’s easier to add friends to parties without having to go through group controls,
On the accessibility side, you can designate a second controller as an “assist controller” and use it in conjunction with the first controller. This feature only works with DualSense controllers, though – not with PS4 DualShocks connected to the system.
Another new feature is support for larger SSDs, up to 8TB. The previous size limit capped out at 4TB, which sounds like a lot until you consider that PS5 game file sizes have been steadily increasing. If you play live-service games such as Genshin Impact or Final Fantasy XIV on the system, those TBs disappear pretty quickly.
You can check out the full list of new changes on the PlayStation Blog. Access to these features is, as always, limited to members selected for the beta program. They may take several months to roll out for everyone.
Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF
