One might have believed in a saving corrective. This November 20, Sony discreetly deployed a new update for its PS Portal portable console, stamped 6.0.1. Players were hoping that it would finally fix an irritating bug that popped up recently. Bad news: this problem persists, and no one really knows what this update brings.
Available from the early hours of the day, version 6.0.1 of the system does not provide any visible functionality. The bug that causes the console to restart when using the “sort” function in the PS Plus Cloud library is still there. As official notes, Sony contented itself with this terse indication: “We have improved the performance and stability of the system software.”
What (really) changes PS Portal update 6.0.1
It is currently impossible to notice any tangible differences in the use of the device. Sony was stingy with details, simply stating that “depending on the version of your PS Portal’s system software, you may need to download and install multiple updates.” The company tries to reassure by adding: “This behavior is normal and does not indicate any problem with your device. Once these updates are completed, your PS Portal will be able to install future updates in a single download.”
Behind this vague statement lies a much more banal reality: the user will only know what has changed by discovering possible improvements for themselves. For now, nothing seems different. And some are even reporting an unusually long download time for this version.
Sorting bug in PS Plus Cloud still present
The issue most reported by players since the previous update has not been resolved. When trying to sort games in the PS Plus Cloud library, the console crashes and restarts without warning. This anomaly prevents you from taking full advantage of the cloud gaming service.
On specialized forums and Reddit, several testimonials confirm that the bug remains active after installation of firmware 6.0.1. No mention of a specific fix appears in Sony’s official notes. Players will therefore have to wait, once again, for a possible more targeted fix in a future update.
Should I install update 6.0.1 now?
Despite the uncertainties, there have been no reported cases of devices being blocked or unusable following installation. That’s already it. But given the slowness of the process and the absence of visible benefits, there is no rush for those who wish to avoid any mishaps. Unless absolutely necessary, waiting for a more complete update could be wise.
In the meantime, Sony has not communicated a timetable for a fix for the sorting bug. Affected users will therefore have to continue to work around the problem… or be patient.