PS5 Software Update 9.00 Enhances DualSense Audio, Adds Power Indicator Customization, Additional Emojis, and More

Sony releases latest system software update Playstation 5featuring improvements to DualSense and additional options for a power indicator.

The company has also added new features in parties and shared screens, and improved the stability of the console and DualSense.

Unicode 15.1 emoji support has been added, which means you have 118 emojis to use in messages. Released in fall 2023, the content combines existing emoji characters with a variety of skin tones, resulting in four new family emojis, six-person emoji characters with orientation changes, and more.

You can find the full list of additions and changes in the update below.

PS5 9.00 feature list

• We have updated the device software for DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to improve their sound capabilities.
• The controller speakers now produce higher volume sounds, allowing you to hear in-game sounds and voice chat audio more clearly.
• Microphone input quality on these controllers has been improved with a new artificial intelligence machine learning model. Suppresses background noise from button presses and game audio for a better voice chat experience.
• You can now adjust the brightness of the PS5 power light.
• Go to Settings > System > Beep & Lights, then select Brightness.
• We’ve added new features in parties and shared screens.
• Players watching the shared screen can interact with the host’s game using pointers and emoji reactions.
• Viewers can indicate specific locations on the game screen using a pointer or via ping.
• Viewers can also send emoji reactions.
• This feature is available when the host turns on Viewer Interaction in the Share Screen settings.
• Supports Unicode 15.1 emoticons. You can now use them in messages.
• We have updated the device software for the DualSense and DualSense Edge Wireless Controllers, PlayStation VR2 Headset, PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller, and Access Controller to improve stability.
• We have improved the performance and stability of the system software.
• We’ve improved messaging and usability on some screens.