PlayStation has subtly dropped a new update for PS5 console accessories; the only issue is that it’s not obviously clear what the update actually does.
As spotted by PlayStation Life, firmware update v1.43 has rolled out but no patch notes have been made available by Sony which is quite unusual.
It seems that the update concerns the Pulse Explore wireless buds and the PlayStation Link adaptor, as it’s when using these products that users are being encouraged to update to v1.43.
I’m in agreement with PlayStation Lifestyle; it’s incredibly likely that this is linked to a recently launched PC driver.
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Previously, PC users with PlayStation audio hardware would have to adjust the settings of those accessories via the PlayStation Accessories app.
That’s still what’ll continue to be used for things like the DualSense controller, but audio equipment can now be updated and adjusted natively via PC courtesy of the new PlayStation Link PC Driver.
The driver makes use of PlayStation Link wireless technology, unsurprisingly, supporting things like the Pulse Elite wireless headset, Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, and more.
If this sounds useful to you and you haven’t yet installed the PS Link Driver, you’ll need a PC running at least Windows 10 (Arm 64 or x86_64) or Windows 11.
It’ll need to have a display resolution of 1280x800 or higher, and 250MB of storage stage or more.
You can find full instructions over on the PlayStation website.
I should stress that this driver is being rolled out gradually, with said rollout due to finish on 2 October so if you can’t seem to install it yet, you should gain access in the coming weeks.
As I said, it’s very likely that the mysterious firmware update is prepping relevant accessories for the arrival of the driver.
It’s not the only nifty bit of software PlayStation has dropped as of late.
The company has also unveiled PlayStation Family, a new app which’ll surely prove useful to many parents.
It essentially allows parents to set various measures, controlling their children’s playtime, for example, or managing any console spending.
Content can be filtered and privacy settings can be adjusted.
Parents will also receive activity reports, and have the option to grant additional playtime from the app should a request come in if, say, a child has hit their play limit in another room.
While gaming can be an important part of our childhoods, I think we can all agree that it should only be so in moderation.
We’ll continue to keep you updated on PlayStation’s ongoing software drops and developments.
Topics: PlayStation, PlayStation 5, Sony, Tech