HDCP | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 01 May 2014 08:40:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png HDCP | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 PS4 HDCP must be off to record gameplay but on to watch video apps https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/console-desktop-pc/matthew-wilson/ps4-hdcp-must-be-off-to-record-gameplay-but-on-to-watch-video-apps/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/console-desktop-pc/matthew-wilson/ps4-hdcp-must-be-off-to-record-gameplay-but-on-to-watch-video-apps/#respond Thu, 01 May 2014 08:30:55 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=190428 The PS4's first big update came yesterday, bringing with it one of the most requested features- an HDCP off option. Unfortunately though, the toggle applies to all apps, meaning that when HDCP is off for gameplay recording, you will have to remember to switch it back on to watch any video apps. HDCP is an …

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The PS4's first big update came yesterday, bringing with it one of the most requested features- an HDCP off option. Unfortunately though, the toggle applies to all apps, meaning that when HDCP is off for gameplay recording, you will have to remember to switch it back on to watch any video apps.

HDCP is an encryption used to stop people recording the signals from their TV sets, which stopped a lot of gamers from being able to record gameplay footage on the PS4 with a capture card of their choice. However, such encryption is also required to stop piracy of TV shows and movies.

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Sony's implementation of HDCP just seems a bit cumbersome, instead of having the software automatically enable HDCP while not gaming, you have to manually turn it off and on whenever you want to switch between recording and watching Netflix, Amazon Instant Video or even YouTube, which is a time waster that will likely annoy some.

The Xbox One features dynamic HDCP which enables itself while in certain apps and disables while gaming, something Sony probably should have considered doing itself. Last generation consoles featured HDCP encryption but it was possible to get around it by using component cables rather than HDMI.

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KitGuru Says: While having to manually toggle HDCP encryption isn't the worst thing in the world, it does seem rather unnecessary when Sony could have had the OS automatically do it.  

Source: Polygon

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PS4 update will bring HD Twitch and HDCP off options https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/console-desktop-pc/matthew-wilson/ps4-update-will-bring-hd-twitch-and-hdcp-off-options/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/console-desktop-pc/matthew-wilson/ps4-update-will-bring-hd-twitch-and-hdcp-off-options/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:40:18 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=183551 Sony has released details of the Playstation 4's next patch and it is all aimed at improving the console's sharing capabilities. The system update will add an easy to use but rich video editor, HD 720p Twitch support as well as the option to turn HDCP off, allowing current users to capture gameplay footage over …

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Sony has released details of the Playstation 4's next patch and it is all aimed at improving the console's sharing capabilities. The system update will add an easy to use but rich video editor, HD 720p Twitch support as well as the option to turn HDCP off, allowing current users to capture gameplay footage over HDMI, a feature that early adopters have been waiting a long time for.

Sony has been reviewing user feedback over the last couple of months and has prioritised issue fixes, additional features and changes based on what current owners of the Playstation 4 want. The most important announcements were made in a company blog post written by Scott McCarthy, Sony's Director of Product Planning and Software Innovation:

“I'm happy to report that, as a direct result of your feedback, we'll soon be bringing some of your most requested features to PS4 with a system software update in the upcoming weeks. These features and additions will help make your PS4 even more socially connected by further enabling you to customise your most epic gaming moments and granting even more options to show them to your friends.”

“This upcoming update will add a rich video editor with a simple tool to personalise your video clips, and you’ll also be able to export to and save the videos and screenshots you create by pressing the Share button to a USB drive.  In addition, this update will add an HDCP off option for capturing gameplay via HDMI, a feature we’ve previously said would come after launch.”

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In addition to a new video editor and the long awaited HDCP off option, Playstation 4 users will now be able to stream, capture and archive Twitch footage in 720p. Sony will have more news regarding the upcoming patch “in the coming weeks.”

KitGuru Says: It's a shame that early adopters of the PS4 have had to wait so long for these features but at least the wait is almost over. The HDCP restriction has been a big problem for some users. Are you guys happy with what Sony is bringing to the console in the next patch? Is there anything you would like to see added or fixed on the PS4?

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