Boost Mode
Rounding off the major new features coming as part of PS4’s 4.5 system update is Boost Mode. This is one that only applies to PS4 Pro owners, however, so if you’re still on a standard or slim system, this doesn’t apply to you.
Update 4.5’s Boost Mode ensures that your PS4 Pro’s power isn’t wasted on games that came out before the system’s release late last year. The Boost Mode description on the PS4 reads as follows.
“Experience improved gameplay, including higher framerates for some games that were released before the introduction of the PS4 Pro. Turn this off if you experience unexpected behavior during gameplay.”
While this is a bit vague, Digital Foundry‘s tests certainly suggest that there are noticeable improvements to be seen in most titles, and also breaks down the extent of those improvements. This is great news if you’re wanting to jump back into some of the older members of PS4’s library, and also makes your Pro feel that little bit more of a worthwhile purchase.
If you want to check out the full list of features coming as part of the 4.5 update, you can check them out here.
Which features are you most excited to make use of when the update arrives tomorrow? Let us know down in the comments below.
