PlayStation 4’s newest system update: better parental options, messaging, and friend lists

PlayStation 4‘s 5.00 system update is now available. It makes it easier to create special accounts for children and make special lists of friends, and it adds improvements to broadcasting, notifications, and messaging.

These system updates regularly add new features, which is important for keeping users happy and engaged. It’s also important in the console war between PS4 and Xbox One, with both systems attempting to one-up each other when it comes to selling hardware.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.