PS4 Pro Revives After 13.00 Update — Owners Surprised by Its Speed

Firmware 13.00 — released as a routine security patch — produced an unexpected result: owners report noticeably smoother performance and snappier responsiveness from their consoles.

Sony’s official note was brief: “improved messages and usability on certain screens.” That terseness is typical for many updates, but this time user feedback painted a very different picture.

After installing firmware 13.00, forums and social feeds filled with positive reactions. Players described the console as running “lag‑free and optimally,” with the interface feeling “more stable and the fastest it’s ever been.” One user wrote, “I thought it was a hallucination, but the improvements are real.”

It’s notable that similar praise was rare following previous PS4 updates. The change is so pronounced that PS4 Pro owners are being advised not to delay installing the new firmware.

Source: iXBT.games