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PS4 System Update 2.51 Rolls Out

Patch notes outline various stability improvements.

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Sony has begun rolling out a new system software update to PlayStation 4, bringing with it various tweaks and improvements to the previous firmware build.

The console update weighs about 245MB, and should now be available to PS4 owners across North America and Europe. Brief patch notes, copied below, suggest that the new update will implement minor fixes.

PS4 Update 2.51 Patch Notes

  • System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
  • Operation quality during use of some applications has been improved.

One bug that some users discovered back in March, where a notification informing players about Rest mode would continually pop up when the console turned on, has not been fixed.

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Can always count on GS or IGN to remind me why Xbox One will NEVER be my main console of choice.

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@davem1992: What the heck does that even mean? What does your comment have to do with a PS4 stability update?

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@bdrtfm@davem1992: the super dumb fanboy is back in the room Davem1992.

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@shadyshack@bdrtfm@davem1992: That moment where I didn't call the Xbox One bad and enjoy it, I just can't be bothered with people like you.

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@davem1992@shadyshack@bdrtfm: then quit being a fanboy

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@shadyshack@davem1992@shadyshack: Fanboy of what?


You're quick to throw that at me but fanboy of what?

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@bdrtfm@davem1992: Just the usual "fuckk PS4 updates, I'm going with Xbox One" sh!t, reminds me why I despise the Xbox fanbase so much and never want to be part of it.

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@davem1992@bdrtfm: Because the sony fanbase are the better fanboys

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@Pr0ving4Gr0undz@davem1992@bdrtfm: You said it, not me.

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@davem1992@Pr0ving4Gr0undz@davem1992: because are a fanboy of the worst kind

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@shadyshack@davem1992@Pr0ving4Gr0undz@davem1992: Pot calling the kettle something something.

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@shadyshack@davem1992@Pr0ving4Gr0undz@davem1992: Who?

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@davem1992@shadyshack@davem1992@Pr0ving4Gr0undz: there are no owls in here ( fanboy)


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@shadyshack@davem1992@shadyshack@davem1992: Once again, fanboy of?


If anything you seem like the fanboy here.

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@davem1992@shadyshack@davem1992@shadyshack: in my house we have both, don't really care for either that much. so if that makes me anything its neutral. unlike every time you type anything its bashing Microsoft.

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@shadyshack@davem1992@shadyshack@davem1992: In my house I have all 3, don't love either PS4 or Xbox One so I''m neutral.


I do however hate the Xbox community more and Spencer bugs me more; so once again, I don't love one system more so fanboy of what?

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@davem1992@bdrtfm: Ahh ok. Buying one console over another based on your lack of tolerance for updates would be a pretty foolish way to shop. Besides, the Xbox has updates monthly so, that argument makes no sense.

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@bdrtfm@davem1992: Nothing against the console itself, just reminds me why I won't be jumping at the chance for online or party chats.

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xbox fanbase are the worst. ever play online with a mic. never again

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@acmilanfan1011: Those guys are on all systems. Stupidity is not inherent to Xbox. Any console is going to have d1cks in chat. That's why I never bother with chat on any system unless I know the people.

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@bdrtfm@acmilanfan1011: Their existence makes me want to support Xbox less, at least I tend to agree with Sony fans on games.

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this reminds me of when my ps3 DIED from an update !

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BOGUS!!! I was hoping this update fixed the issue I'm having with Sharplay. Although I have 30D - 3.9U speed direct connection to router/modem I still get the RESULT: TOO LOW internet connection too slow message. The worst thing is Sony/PS is advising me that there are NO issues with Shareplay.

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@stretchnyc: When I plug my laptop into the same cable as my ps4 and do a speedtest, I get 320Mb/s. When I check speed on my ps4, it's <20.

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@stretchnyc: it means the other end is also bad. doesnt always mean you

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@stretchnyc: lol you're getting gipped with your ISP then.... I'm running at 10 mb/s and it's flawless, same with remote play.

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@mr_azim@stretchnyc: What do you mean by getting gipped wth my ISP? Do you think it's the internet company and not PS? I was told by a PS tech that the minimum was 5Mbps which I knew was a lie see chat below. When I do a speed test on my laptop I get 30D and 5.58U (wireless) and 50D and 6U (wired). Speed test on PS4 21d and 3.9U. I'm thinking it's a Playstation, Sony issue.


Javier: Hello, My name is Javier how may I assist you today?


You: Ok I was recently advised that the shareplay required speed has changed from 2Mbps to 5.0Mbps is that correct?


Javier: It was 5Mb from the beginning.


You: The minimum was 2Mbps


Javier: Are you having issues with Share Play?


You: YES Iam

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I still get the rest mode pop up....sigh

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@mr_azim: read the article? it says it wasn't fixed

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O No. FML. I want to play my game but I can't because I am logged out and hav to download that update 2.51 but once again it is stuck at 94% This happened to me a month ago with my new ps4 and 2.50.


So what now? well I know no gaming for me but trying to fix this again.

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@CrazyDutchwoman: put it on a USB and follow the off-line update process.

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@mr_azim@CrazyDutchwoman: Thanks. have to find the Dutch patch. thanks ! So far no luck of finding it.

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Another update? This is freakin' ridiculous. Screw it. I'm selling my PS4 and buying an Xbox One. They don't have to deal with these constant updates. This is what happens when you release a console before it's finished.

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@DarkReign2022: << LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Ahahaha! Trolled so hard. I'm perfectly aware that the Xbox One updates at LEAST once a month. I'm also completely cool with the updating because it adds a lot of neat features and improves functionality. I also never owned a PS4 and have been an Xbox One owner since Launch.

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@DarkReign2022: ldiot. nothing more to say

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you sound like a brat. the update didnt take me more then 2 minutes. quit crying.

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the update didnt take me more then 2 minutes. quit crying kid.

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download didnt take me more then a minute. quit crying

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Xbox has Monthly updates. You are mad for the dumbest reasons. It's like calling your ISP and telling them don't improve my connection even though it gives me issues.

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@DarkReign2022: You're kidding right? Xbox One updates pretty frequently actually so idk what you're blabbering on about and how long does it take to update PS4? 5 minutes or so and you're complaining about that? lol kids today.


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@DarkReign2022: they're doing 2.51 to fix the 2.50 update, if you expect every technology to come out perfect, then you should stop using technology. xbox 1 is getting hammered with ddos all day, ps4 has not. good luck over there. i would prefer to give sony some time to fix/tweak things. if you're mad because you have nothing to do then i offer you to find a life.


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@DarkReign2022: The Xbox One gets monthly updates and I owned the console since last June and they have added a lot stuff since then voice messaging is coming very soon this month.

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@DarkReign2022: lol gamer tantrum rage-quit.

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@DarkReign2022: trololololol Obvious troll is obvious.

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@DarkReign2022: Uh I would rather have a console made by a company that is constantly working to make their product better then one like Micrsoft who's console SUX and they do nothing about it !

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@DarkReign2022: Wow.......just..............yeah I'm speechless with this one.


Toodles..........ret@rd

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@DarkReign2022: xbone updates are about monthly. You're going to just have to quit gaming.

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