PS5 system software beta rolling out – adds DualSense controller sound enhancements and Share Screen interactions

Sony Interactive Entertainment has begun rolling out a new PlayStation 5 system software beta that adds DualSense wireless controller built-in mic and speaker audio enhancements, Share Screen interactions, and power indicator brightness adjustments.

Beta access will be limited to invited participants in select countries, but a full rollout is planned for the coming months. Users selected to participate in the beta will receive an email invitation today when it is available to download.

Get the details below.

DualSense Wireless Controller Built-in Mic and Speaker Audio Enhancements

We’ve updated the device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to improve their sound features.

• Controller speaker enhancements. The controller speakers can now produce higher volume sound, allowing you to hear in-game sounds and voice chat audio more clearly.
• Improved noise cancellation. The mic input quality on these controllers has been improved, courtesy of a new AI machine learning model. Background noise from button presses and game audio are suppressed, resulting in a better voice chat experience. Install the system software beta and update the controller device software to enjoy enhanced clarity of your voice chat audio when using the controller mic.
• With this update, you may feel that the sounds coming from your controller speaker may sound louder. You can adjust the controller speaker volume from the control center.

Share Screen Interactions

Players watching Share Screen in full screen mode can now use pointers and emoji reactions to interact with the host’s gameplay.

• Viewers can move a pointer around, send a ping or draw a line on the shared screen, allowing them to highlight certain objects or areas to guide the host player more accurately.
• Viewers can send emoji-based reactions to the host’s screen to visually encourage and celebrate gameplay actions.
• Note: this feature is available by default but can be turned off by the host in the Share Screen settings. Both the host and the viewer must be participating in the beta to use this feature during the beta period.

Adjust Brightness of PlayStation 5 Power Indicator

You can now adjust the brightness of your PlayStation 5 console’s power indicator.

• Go to [Settings] > [System] > [Beep and Light], and then select [Brightness].