PS4 Update 5.01 Released by Sony; Improves System Performance Once More

Oct 24, 2017 at 05:19am EDT
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PS4 update 5.01 has been released by Sony, which appears to be another stability update.

Like most recent PS4 system software update, release notes are minimal, and only mention improved system performance. Whether the firmware update addresses issues that have been reported following the PS4 5.0 update, including the dreaded error code e-801809a8, is unsure at this point.

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The update weighs in at 357.3MB, and you can find Sony’s official patch notes below:

:: Release Notes

Main features in version 5.01 update

  • This system software update improves system performance.

The PlayStation 4 is available globally now.

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