IDU Mode
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IDU (abbreviated from Individual Display Unit) is a mode designed for Kiosk/Demo PS5s meant to demonstrate different game demos, features, etc. usually found in game/electronic stores. On the PS4, it is automatically activated and all content is automatically transferred by using a PS4 IDU disc. This could be the same situation for the PS5, however no discs have been found/confirmed, as of today.
Overview
Setup/Settings
| Menu | Information |
|---|---|
| Select Country or Region | |
| Select Language | Multiple languages - the same ones the PS5 supports |
| Select Region | Multiple regions - the same ones the PS5 supports |
| Settings | |
| Disable Downloads | ON/OFF. |
| Allow Game Downloads | ON/OFF. Control automatic game demo downloads |
| Allow Video Downloads | ON/OFF. Control automatic trailer downloads |
| Disable Attract Mode Audio | ON/OFF. |
| Virtual Controller | ON/OFF. |
Status Screen
| Menu | Information |
|---|---|
| Status | |
| System Software Version | Displays current installed firmware |
| System Hardware ID | Displays console's ID, not usually shown in Settings |
| Client Version | Displays console's IDU client version, could be something similar to PS4's OMSK |
| Device Name | Displays device name, same found in Settings |
| Installed Bundle | Displays bundle version, could be found on the disc |
| Bundle Name | Displays bundle name, could be the same name as the disc |
Interface
- Seems similar to a game hub, with quick launch demos, information, icon and videos (trailer). When there is no bundle installed, a splash screen with "Content unavailable" is displayed.
- Just like PS4, IDU mode restricts both application launching and PlayStation Network features.
- Just like PS4, by activating IDU Mode it will flash a value to sflash/NOR that will prevent the user to remove it if reinstalling the firmware or updating the firmware.
Internal Title ID
- Inside PS5's firmware, 10 different Title IDs referring to IDU have been found.
| Title ID | Internal Name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| NPXS40069 | TITLEID_SIE_IDU_DAEMON | IDU Daemon activates the process of recognizing and installing retail packages (IDU demos) from the server. |
| NPXS45085 | TITLEID_SIE_IDU_CLIENT | IDU Client is the main application that provides a GUI to the whole process |
| NPXS45181 | TITLEID_SIE_IDU_UTILITY_FULL | IDU Utility Full Operation switch? |
| NPXS45182 | TITLEID_SIE_IDU_UTILITY_NORMAL | IDU Utility Normal Operation switch? |
| NPXS21005 | TITLEID_SCE_DAEMON_IDU | IDU Daemon with same ID as found on the PS4, possibly included for backwards compatibility? |
| NPXS29005 | TITLEID_SCE_APP_IDU | IDU OMSK Client with same ID as found on the PS4, possibly included for backwards compatibility? |
| NPXS29800 | TITLEID_SCE_IDU_UTILITY | IDU Utility, possibly a application like the Client only controllable via the disc? |
| NPXS29801 | TITLEID_SCE_IDU_UTILITY_REGION | IDU Utility Region switch? |
| PPSL07787 | TITLEID_SIE_IDU_CLIENT_FOR_E1 | IDU Client for E1, unknown what it means |
| PPSA01759 | TITLEID_SIE_IDU_CLIENT_FOR_PROD | IDU Client for Production, unknown what it means |