PS4 needs a launch day update

28 October 2013
You have reached your free article limit. Log in or register for unlimited access.
  1. Dane Bowman
    30.10.2013 at 10:52

    There was quite a reasonable explanation behind why this patch exists/is coming on day one. It’s to do with the fact that for devs to use firmware it has to go ‘gold’ – be certified for distribution into ‘the wild’ – before it can be used on their machines, etc… So what ended up happening was this: devs got the consoles way in advance, didn’t need these features (these are pretty auxilliary features when it comes to the work they have/need to do), and, as such, there was no pressing issue to have them included until a day one release.

    So, yeah, it’s a 300 meg dl. Not much reason to complain.

Read now

The best gaming website in South Africa
MyGaming proudly displays the “FAIR” stamp of the Press Council of South Africa, indicating our commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Print and online media which prescribes that our reportage is truthful, accurate and fair. Should you wish to lodge a complaint about our news coverage, please lodge a complaint on the Press Council’s website, www.presscouncil.org.za or email the complaint to [email protected] Contact the Press Council on 011 4843612.