The next majorPS5system update is in the works at Sony PlayStation, and players will soon be able to test it out as part of the beta program.
The latest significant addition from the new firmware update is a new feature for the DualSense PS5 controller, which includes the Edge version, allowing players to pair it with multiple devices without needing to pair it every time.
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Not only that, but there are other features that will be included in the new PS5 firmware update, which won’t be out for quite some time.
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Whilethere’s no release date revealed for when the system update will be released to gamers, the beta will be rolled out globally in the “coming months,” which means we’ll have to wait even longer to see it out in the wild.
When it comes to the major new features, DualSense pairing will be made easier and much more convenient. Before, pairing the PS5 controller was required each time you connected to a different device, such as a PC or mobile device.
With this new system update, gamers can now register up to four devices simultaneously and switch between them directly from their controller.
Once the update is applied, players can now take their DualSense controller, which they use on their PS5, then seamlessly switch connection to a PC to play PC games, or even connect to smartphones for Remote Play.
Switching devices is also easy, andSonyhas listed a step-by-step guide on how easy it is to switch devices.
Slot number
Button used
Player indicator lights
Connected Device (Example)**
PS button and Triangle button
One light on
PS button and Circle button
Two lights on
PS button and Cross button
Three lights on
Windows PC
PS button and Square button
Four lights on
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Another update in the upcoming PS5 system update is one that the environment will thank us for, as it’s a new Power Saver feature.
Once the update has been installed, users will seea new option in the settings menu called “Power Saver.“This feature won’t be available in the beta phase to be tested, but it is planned to be released alongside the DualSense feature.
According to Sony, supported PS5 games will scale back performance and will allow your PS5 console to reduce its power consumption when the feature is enabled. Not all games will support this feature, or if gamers choose not to enable it, the performance will not be scaled back, and power consumption won’t be reduced.
There’s no date set for when the system update will be released, though we should hear more about it as the beta hits testers worldwide.
In other PlayStation news,Sony is re-releasing the 30th Anniversary items for a limited time, which should give fans another chance at getting some of the sought-after items that were gobbled up by scalpers before.
When it comes to updates,Sony has confirmed a massive update that will improve performanceis set to be released for the PS5 Pro in 2026.
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