From ExtremeTech: There's a big update coming to Sony's PlayStation 5, which you can actually purchase now. Sony says its latest PS5 software adds Dolby Atmos, larger SSD support, and a raft of UI improvements. It won't arrive on most consoles until some months down the road, but some lucky gamers will get the chance to test it in beta starting today (July 31).
Dolby Atmos is by far the most popular 3D audio implementation, with support in TVs, audio receivers, soundbars, and more. With the new PS5 software, Sony's Tempest 3D AudioTech will gain Atmos compatibility. That means you'll be able to activate Atmos in the settings and enjoy immersive Atmos audio, including the height channel, with your Atmos-enabled speakers. Atmos support will apply to PS5 games, but that's not all. Developers will be able to update streaming apps with Atmos support on PlayStation as well.
The other big standalone improvement is high on many wishlists—support for 8TB SSDs. Currently, the PlayStation 5 only supports up to 4TB of expanded storage via an M.2 SSD. The update doubles that to 8TB, but the drives still need to meet the PS5's minimum requirements of 5,500 MB/s and PCI-Express Gen4x4. With games growing ever larger, the added space will no doubt be appreciated. The latest Call of Duty titles are creeping over 200GB in size, and 100GB+ is par for a AAA game.
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