Sony has announced the second PS5 and PS4 beta updates, which add several features and changes to the gaming console. Amongst these, the most notable is the voice commands feature, which is available in preview and expected to roll out soon. Here is a look at the upcoming PS5 and PS4 features.
In an official blog post, Sony has confirmed that it will start testing a new “Hey PlayStation” voice control feature for the PlayStation 5. It will allow players to open apps, games, and settings on their consoles with a simple voice command. So, your PlayStation 5 could become an Alexa-like device with the upcoming update.
Furthermore, the feature can also be used to control playback during a movie, TV show, or a song that is playing on the console. The voice command feature will initially be available in English for beta testers in the US and the UK.
However, these features will only be available to beta testers for the time being. If you want to try out the new features on your PS4 or PS5, you can register for the beta on Sony’s website. For the PS5 beta update, sign up using this link, and for the PS4 update, register from here. Sony says that if you are selected, you’d get a confirmation on your registered email ID.
