PS4 Firmware Update 6.50 Now Available, Here’s What Changes

Sony has just released the firmware update 6.50 for PlayStation 4, introducing a few new interesting features for the system.

Sony has just released the firmware update 6.50 for PlayStation 4, introducing a few new interesting features for the system.

Among those things, you have the remote play finally on iOS devices and the ability to change the button assigment.

Here’s the full changelog:

Main Features in Version 6.50 Update

• You can now enjoy Remote Play on iOS devices. You can use (PS4 Remote Play) to connect your PS4 system from devices such as smartphones and tablets. Download (PS4 Remote Play) from the App Store.

Other Features

• You can now choose 720p when you broadcast using Niconico Live. This service is available only in certain countries and regions.
• You can now change the button assignment to perform “Enter” operations from the Circle button to the X button. Select (Settings) > [System], and then select the checkbox for [Use X Button for Enter]. This option is available only for specific countries and regions.

The update has been long awaited among the fans, even though it’s not establishing the ID change that’s been tested a while ago.

It looks like we’ll need to wait a bit more to see that feature implemented in a final release of the system firmware, by the way.