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Sony has been pretty good when it comes to updating the PlayStation 5’s firmware, adding new and notable features on a semi-regular basis. As part of the latest beta firmware, PS5 owners can look forward to DualSense pairing improvements alongside a somewhat mysterious “Power Saver Mode.”
Taking to the PlayStation Blog, the VP of Product Management at SIE – Shuzo Kikuchi – wrote: “We’re excited to announce that the latest PS5 system update beta will preview a new feature that allows DualSense wireless controllers and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to be paired across multiple devices simultaneously, making it easier to switch between them without needing to pair each time.”
With this update, players will be able to pair their DualSense with up to 4 different systems at the same time, allowing for seamless switching using a combination of the PS button and one of the ‘sacred symbols’ (Triangle, Circle, Cross and Square). Full details on how this new pairing system works can be found HERE.
Perhaps the most interesting addition however is this new ‘Power Saver for Games’ mode, which according to Sony will allow supported PS5 games to “scale back performance and will allow your PS5 to reduce its power consumption when the feature is enabled optionally by gamers.”
Though pitched as being part of the company’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, this could also have been developed with the rumoured PlayStation handheld in mind – preparing the OS to support lower-powered / portable hardware.
Regardless, both the enhanced DualSense pairing and the upcoming Power Saver modes are welcome additions. Hopefully the update is brought over to the stable channel as soon as possible.
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