Keeping a PlayStation 4 gaming console up-to-date is important, especially if one wants to benefit from the latest features and play the latest games. But what can be done when your PlayStation 4 is ...

System software update installation may be interrupted due to random read errors in your USB drive, or if your USB storage device is not properly connected to the PS4 port. Try to turn off your ...

Without an internet connection for your PS4, you won't be able to rely on automatic updates or direct downloads. Instead, you're going to have to manually install the update with a USB thumb drive ...

On the USB storage device, create folders for saving the update file. Using a computer, create a folder named "PS4". Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".

Watch this: Use a USB device to install PS4 updates 01:26. A software update will be available for PlayStation 4 owners as soon as they power on the system.

Knowing how to perform an offline update on your PS4 can come handy if you encounter errors when updating the console online. It can also keep the system up-to-date if you don’t get to connect ...

After inserting a USB stick loaded with music into the PS4, a new option for USB Music Player will appear. Supported filename extensions include MP3, MP4, M4A, and 3GP.

A separate PS4 system update will add the ability for Twitch broadcasts to be archived. Currently, the Xbox One version of Twitch allows you to archive your broadcasts .

The 5.50 firmware update for PS4 is now available to download. The update adds a number of new features to both the PS4 and PS4 Pro including the new Play Time Management feature, UI updates and more.

Unfortunately, the only time table for any information regarding the next PS4 update is "the coming weeks." Until then, stay tuned to PSU for future PlayStation software updates. Related News ...

Gamers can't transfer music to the PS4, but they'll be able to play MP3, MP4, M4A and 3GP files from a USB stick inserted into the PlayStation 4, as background music while they game.