The PlayStation 4 is still lagging behind the Xbox One when it comes to rudimentary features that you’d expect to be there. 3D blu-ray support is finally available for both consoles, which is nice for the 7 of you who care – but most of us are waiting for other features. Things like video playback, MP3 support and DLNA networking for streaming our totally legitimate, not-in-any-way-downloaded-from-the-internet home-videos-that-aren’t-TV-shows-and-movies. You might be waiting for a while.
According to yet another random person on the internet, The update to enable DLNA streaming for the PlayStation 4 will only be along next year. According to Reddit and its moderators, he’s a confirmed Sony employee – but that doesn’t really mean all that much. He could well be the janitor.
Still, he says you shouldn’t expect the DLNA update until at least 2015 – though we should be able to finally play media by the end of the year.
I’d say early 2015 for DLNA.
MP3 and Video Players by the Holiday season (MP3 maybe sooner)
He also says that the PlayStation mobile app will soon get a rather needed facelift.
There’s a redesign in the works. It should be more functional and modern (read: less cheesy blue boxes)
There’s a huge backlog of features that Sony wants to implement, he says, with Sony giving precedence to those that actually bring in income. I’d take this all with a a grain of salt or two, but with how long its taken just for Blu-Ray 3D support, I’d posit that 2015 for DLNA is well within the realms of probability.
All I want is the ability to pause downloads, to be honest. That shouldn’t be tricky to implement! What features would you like to see added to the PS4?
Last Updated: July 29, 2014
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 13:06
Even with PS3, why are game/system updates not implemented with the same manager as when you DL games? So many times an update fails because my connection dropped for a second. When I’m DL’n a game though its never affected by this
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 13:06
Even with PS3, why are game/system updates not implemented with the same manager as when you DL games? So many times an update fails because my connection dropped for a second. When I’m DL’n a game though its never affected by this
Ryanza
July 29, 2014 at 13:07
It’s funny how the PS3 was the best media playback and now the PS4 has nothing.
I think Sony pumped so much money into the PS3 and it bite them on the ass. So with the PS4 and trying to save costs where ever possible, Sony just gave us a good video game console.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:11
You may be right! Certainly some things they dropped to get to market at a price.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:12
The price paid was totally worth it.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:15
Agreed – nothing I regret about the PS4 but for power users I can see the perplexed nature of their concerns.
NCBrian
May 26, 2015 at 15:57
not just “power users” but rather casual users such as myself. when i got the ps3 it was almost the cheapest bluray player out there – that’s how i pitched it to my wife.
there was at the time, 1 or 2 $350 devices, buy the ps3 was a no-brainer
these days we almost never use physical media anymore, bluray or otherwise- but we use the ps3 almost exclusively for entertainment…almost never for games.
netflix, youtube, hulu, amazon streaming and most of all – as a media server for our NAS.
i couldn’t wait until the ps4 came out only to find out no DLNA?
i don’t understand how that’s acceptable at all. i know it’s a gaming console, but so was the ps3 – there was no good reason to take this feature out.
either way, here we are halfway through 2015 and still no support for a feature that was available 7 years ago on the “last-gen” console. ps4 is a pass for me until this is resolved.
can’t imagine i’m alone.
Rince&pop
July 29, 2014 at 13:48
Nah, they are trying to get people to use their stupid online store.
Ryanza
July 29, 2014 at 13:07
It’s funny how the PS3 was the best media playback and now the PS4 has nothing.
I think Sony pumped so much money into the PS3 and it bite them on the ass. So with the PS4 and trying to save costs where ever possible, Sony just gave us a good video game console.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:11
You may be right! Certainly some things they dropped to get to market at a price.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:12
The price paid was totally worth it.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:15
Agreed – nothing I regret about the PS4 but for power users I can see the perplexed nature of their concerns.
Rince&pop
July 29, 2014 at 13:48
Nah, they are trying to get people to use their stupid online store.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:08
I want to stream my Vita games on my PS4, you know instead of the other way around.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:12
Yeah not like Sony is overly supporting the thing anyway! May as well turn it into a TV console. When last were you on your Vita by the way?
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:12
That’s the sad part.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:13
What is PixelJunk like? I really need to get to this – am 5 trophies away from completing Warframe! Then I may move on. Busy building my Rhino warframe at the moment…3 days wait!
Aries
July 29, 2014 at 13:13
It a cool game
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:17
Will try soon…
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:14
It’s a fun little arcade shooter with some nice physics. Rather addictive
Aries
July 29, 2014 at 13:15
Didnt finish it yet, but it is addictive, especially when you just about the finish the stage and you die stupidly
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:15
Or one of the guys you need to rescue dies
Aries
July 29, 2014 at 13:16
that happened a few times, that gas, i always forget they die eventually
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:16
Hmmmm possible Resogun replacement for me then…although I need to finish Resogun DLC.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:20
That was my first new Warframe after the Excalibur. Put some speed & stamina mods on that bad boy – he’s a slow, but oh so tough.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:21
Well I levelled Excalbur to 30; then bought Volt and am at level 28…yes I have been playing that long! You playing PC or PS4?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:23
PC. I’ve got Excalibur, Rhino & Nova to lvl 30, lvl 22 I think with Nyx now, have Saryn waiting for me once I’ve got to 30 with that 😀
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:27
I find the game very addictive and should get far more attention – for F2P it is very well structured and doesn’t feel “play to win” (although that will happen if you rich enough with Platinum).
I am a bit of a trophy whore so am working through those but really enjoying this game. Few more weapons to level 30 and maybe time to move on.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:32
Yes, the leveling side of things really makes you want to play. I’m a bit distracted by AC again, but still log in every day to get the reward & play whatever alerts are out. Just finding the match making a bit more difficult with the new patch, because you can’t join a game in progress on a node you haven’t already completed & sometimes soloing isn’t a good idea.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:46
AC? As in Assassin’s Creed? I have read PC patches, although more often, can make things difficult. PS4 only updates now and then.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:56
Yes, finally getting around to finishing Revelations. Remembered why I like the AC series heh.
They released the v14 update a little over a week ago, pretty damn sweet overall if you haven’t played it yet. It’s just the matchmaking I don’t like the changes to so much. The actual log in might be the best of any game I’ve ever played – it’s just so cool.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:08
WORLD PEACE!
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:14
Where would our shooters come from then? We would end up with “smelling flowers in summer” simulators!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:17
We can shoot each other with bubble guns!
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:20
Hahahaha…1st 55 seconds I was wondering about your version of bubble guns! Then BAM! Daisies and bright colours!
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:08
I want to stream my Vita games on my PS4, you know instead of the other way around.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:12
Yeah not like Sony is overly supporting the thing anyway! May as well turn it into a TV console. When last were you on your Vita by the way?
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:12
That’s the sad part.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:13
What is PixelJunk like? I really need to get to this – am 5 trophies away from completing Warframe! Then I may move on. Busy building my Rhino warframe at the moment…3 days wait!
Aries
July 29, 2014 at 13:13
It a cool game
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:17
Will try soon…
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:14
It’s a fun little arcade shooter with some nice physics. Rather addictive
Aries
July 29, 2014 at 13:15
Didnt finish it yet, but it is addictive, especially when you just about the finish the stage and you die stupidly
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 13:15
Or one of the guys you need to rescue dies
Aries
July 29, 2014 at 13:16
that happened a few times, that gas, i always forget they die eventually
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:16
Hmmmm possible Resogun replacement for me then…although I need to finish Resogun DLC.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:20
That was my first new Warframe after the Excalibur. Put some speed & stamina mods on that bad boy – he’s a slow, but oh so tough.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:21
Well I levelled Excalbur to 30; then bought Volt and am at level 28…yes I have been playing that long! You playing PC or PS4?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:23
PC. I’ve got Excalibur, Rhino & Nova to lvl 30, lvl 22 I think with Nyx now, have Saryn waiting for me once I’ve got to 30 with that 😀
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:27
I find the game very addictive and should get far more attention – for F2P it is very well structured and doesn’t feel “play to win” (although that will happen if you rich enough with Platinum).
I am a bit of a trophy whore so am working through those but really enjoying this game. Few more weapons to level 30 and maybe time to move on.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:32
Yes, the leveling side of things really makes you want to play. I’m a bit distracted by AC again, but still log in every day to get the reward & play whatever alerts are out. Just finding the match making a bit more difficult with the new patch, because you can’t join a game in progress on a node you haven’t already completed & sometimes soloing isn’t a good idea.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:46
AC? As in Assassin’s Creed? I have read PC patches, although more often, can make things difficult. PS4 only updates now and then.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:56
Yes, finally getting around to finishing Revelations. Remembered why I like the AC series heh.
They released the v14 update a little over a week ago, pretty damn sweet overall if you haven’t played it yet. It’s just the matchmaking I don’t like the changes to so much. The actual log in might be the best of any game I’ve ever played – it’s just so cool.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:08
WORLD PEACE!
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:14
Where would our shooters come from then? We would end up with “smelling flowers in summer” simulators!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 13:17
We can shoot each other with bubble guns!
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:20
Hahahaha…1st 55 seconds I was wondering about your version of bubble guns! Then BAM! Daisies and bright colours!
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:10
Sheesh yes I agree – let me pause the download if I want. One small thing – when I press the PS button let me see battery life remaining like on PS3. Otherwise nothing else I can think of right now but then I am no power user!
Oh and for the love of all that is good PLEASE sync trophies automatically – how hard that can possibly be!
Ragnar Lothbrok
July 29, 2014 at 15:12
Just hold the PS button for a couple of seconds and you’ll see your battery life. You have a point with pausing downloads and syncing trophies though.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:54
Ahhhh OK thanks
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:10
Sheesh yes I agree – let me pause the download if I want. One small thing – when I press the PS button let me see battery life remaining like on PS3. Otherwise nothing else I can think of right now but then I am no power user!
Oh and for the love of all that is good PLEASE sync trophies automatically – how hard that can possibly be!
Ragnar Lothbrok
July 29, 2014 at 15:12
Just hold the PS button for a couple of seconds and you’ll see your battery life. You have a point with pausing downloads and syncing trophies though.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:54
Ahhhh OK thanks
Milesh Bhana
July 29, 2014 at 13:17
so… the only way to pause downloads is to switch it off? (or delete your wifi settings).
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:17
You could “delete” the download I suppose then do it when you ready.
Aries
July 29, 2014 at 13:20
i just put the internet connection off and wait for the downloads to fail, and put the internet back on and manually resume the important download, but they need to get the pause in the update
Milesh Bhana
July 29, 2014 at 13:17
so… the only way to pause downloads is to switch it off? (or delete your wifi settings).
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:17
You could “delete” the download I suppose then do it when you ready.
Aries
July 29, 2014 at 13:20
i just put the internet connection off and wait for the downloads to fail, and put the internet back on and manually resume the important download, but they need to get the pause in the update
flmboy
July 29, 2014 at 13:20
I’m BLUE da ba di da ba do
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:22
I hate you!
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
July 29, 2014 at 13:26
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
flmboy
July 29, 2014 at 13:20
I’m BLUE da ba di da ba do
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 13:22
I hate you!
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
July 29, 2014 at 13:26
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Reaver
July 29, 2014 at 13:27
“DLNA networking for streaming our totally legitimate, not-in-any-way-downloaded-from-the-internet home-videos-that-aren’t-TV-shows-and-movies.”
Spot on!
Reaver
July 29, 2014 at 13:27
“DLNA networking for streaming our totally legitimate, not-in-any-way-downloaded-from-the-internet home-videos-that-aren’t-TV-shows-and-movies.”
Spot on!
Morne Nell
July 29, 2014 at 13:29
Pause and resume downloads, Prioritise downloads and the ability to schedule when the device should look for downloads on a time schedule.
Morne Nell
July 29, 2014 at 13:29
Pause and resume downloads, Prioritise downloads and the ability to schedule when the device should look for downloads on a time schedule.
Morne Nell
July 29, 2014 at 13:31
And external HDD support so that I can transfer my games to an external device. Currently my HDD is full, this I actually want first
Morne Nell
July 29, 2014 at 13:31
And external HDD support so that I can transfer my games to an external device. Currently my HDD is full, this I actually want first
DrKiller
July 29, 2014 at 13:51
It is still confirmed that we were not ready for NextGen last year
DrKiller
July 29, 2014 at 13:51
It is still confirmed that we were not ready for NextGen last year
Wraith
July 29, 2014 at 14:00
Agreed with the overlord. I need the ability to schedule and pause my downloads.
Wraith
July 29, 2014 at 14:00
Agreed with the overlord. I need the ability to schedule and pause my downloads.
Kikmi
July 29, 2014 at 15:24
Customisable UI. PS3 direct streaming and save functionality (backward compat would do i guess) and the ability to spontaneously generate joints. Or at least a roller functionality.
Kikmi
July 29, 2014 at 15:24
Customisable UI. PS3 direct streaming and save functionality (backward compat would do i guess) and the ability to spontaneously generate joints. Or at least a roller functionality.
mrpete987
July 29, 2014 at 16:34
I just want a way to group my icons into folders so I won’t have one giant horizontal list.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:55
YES!!! Man scrolling along takes forever! When I first got the PS4 I thought it looked cool – now it is becoming hard to find stuff.
mrpete987
July 29, 2014 at 18:35
Exactly! And you know, that’s probably what they were thinking, how cool it looked. But they obviously weren’t thinking about when people’s libraries were going to grow. I think they should implement something like where in the PS store you can just start typing by letting and it shows you your content, kinda like a universal search.
mrpete987
July 29, 2014 at 16:34
I just want a way to group my icons into folders so I won’t have one giant horizontal list.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:55
YES!!! Man scrolling along takes forever! When I first got the PS4 I thought it looked cool – now it is becoming hard to find stuff.
mrpete987
July 29, 2014 at 18:35
Exactly! And you know, that’s probably what they were thinking, how cool it looked. But they obviously weren’t thinking about when people’s libraries were going to grow. I think they should implement something like where in the PS store you can just start typing by letting and it shows you your content, kinda like a universal search.
Sovereign
August 2, 2014 at 11:30
I feel sorry for the guys that sell their ps3’s to get a ps4. Old gen is still the best.
Aunya
August 17, 2014 at 18:13
This is defiantly a deal breaker 🙁 I have always been a xbox girl since the first but changed my mind when Microsoft was doing all the DRM stuff. But if there is no DLNA networking there is no point of choosing PS4 I guess i Will be buying a xbox to play my dragon age come October.
ReneInEhv
August 31, 2014 at 12:37
I guess we won’t get any new features before spring ’15. Now they just focus on games before the end of the year. I find it rather silly that “next gen” is not at least as good as the previous gen. It should be better.
bossk
October 29, 2014 at 08:48
650 bucks paid for a console that cant even play music and stream movies 1 year as gone past and still the same WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bubba
November 27, 2014 at 09:06
My PS3 remains on the main tv of the house due to its ability to stream home movies, pics, music etc…
The PS4 sits in a back room on the old retired TV.
Xbox One might be the PS3 replacement. At least it is not neutered like the PS4 is.
Amin Abdulla
December 5, 2014 at 15:26
Sony have finally announced USB mp3 support, but still no video playback. Xbox already does this. Fuck off, Sony.