New PS5 Beta Includes Folders, 1440P Support, and More Social Features

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Today, PS5 announced a host of new features, including gamelists, 1440p support, and new social features to try out in the newest PS5 beta.

Currently, beta access is limited to folks in the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Germany and France, but Sony hopes to bring these updates globally later this year.

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The PS5 beta includes support for 1440p HDMI video output. If you have a compatible TV or monitor that supports 1440p rendering, you can experience native 1440p output.

ON THE TECHNICAL SIDE

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For audio fiends, you’ll also be able to compare stereo audio and 3D audio when using compatible headphones. You can now listen to and compare the difference between 3D and stereo audio on the same screen and choose your preferred setting.

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After many requests, the PS5 is finally getting folders, at least in this new PS5 beta. Gamelists will make organizing your games a breeze. If you’re a JRPG fanatic, you can pop all your favorite titles into one list.

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GAMELISTS IS PS5’S ANSWER TO FOLDERS

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In the new system software beta, in-progress activities will be featured prominently at the top of the game hub. This will make getting back to where you left off faster and easier.

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ACTIVITY CARD UPDATES

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Obviously, they might say no, but it’s another way to play. In the same boat, the new beta will also notify you if you can join the game your friends are playing. Then you can jump right in!

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MORE SOCIAL FEATURES

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