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Written by Manas Mitul | Updated: 26 July 2024 18:47 IST

New PS5 Beta Brings Custom 3D Audio Profiles, Adaptive Charging for Controllers, Remote Play Settings

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Adaptive charging feature is only available for the new PS5 slim model

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The PS5 beta arrives in the US, Canada, Japan, UK, ,
The beta features will be rolled out globally in the coming months
The new PS5 beta rolled out to eligible s on July 25

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DualSense controllers for beta s on the latest PS5 slim model. The beta rolled out to eligible s Thursday, with a global release planned for later.

The PlayStation parent said s selected to participate in the beta will receive an email invitation Thursday when the update is available to . The beta update will be accessible to invited participants in the US, Canada, Japan, UK, and . While Sony plans to release the update globally in the coming months, it said that some features from the beta update could be changed or might not even make it to the final version.

The new beta will let eligible s on all PS5 models create a custom 3D audio profile. The PS5 comes with for 3D audio, and with the new update, players can create personalised audio profiles for ed headphones and earbuds, like Sony's Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. The feature would allow s to perform various sound quality tests to determine a profile that suits them best.

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“For example, your personalized 3D audio profile may enable you to better sense the positions of characters and objects in a game world more clearly than before, making the experience more immersive,” the PlayStation Blog post announcing the update read. The 3D audio profile feature can be found in the Sound section within PS5 Settings.

Beta s can now also adjust Remote Play settings for individual s. The update will allow PS5 s to discontinue Remote Play access for other s signed into their console with their PSN s. To access this feature, PS5 s can head to Settings > System > Remote Play > Enable Remote Play, and select the they want to grant Remote Play access.

Finally, the beta is also adding adaptive charging for the DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers and Access controller for PS5 slim s. This feature will work when the PS5 is in rest mode, with the controller connected to the console via USB Type-C cable. According to Sony, adaptive charging conserves power by adjusting the length of time the controller continues to charge based on its battery level.

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This feature can be accessed by going to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode and selecting Supply Power to USB Ports > Adaptive.

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