- A PlayStation 5 UI update is apparently being tested
- A Reddit user noticed a subtle change to their console’s interface and posted a photo.
- The changes should make it easier to access the PS Plus and PS Store pages
Sony is reportedly testing a new UI on the PlayStation 5 home screen that subtly rearranges some important interface elements.
A user on the r/PlayStation subreddit posted a photo showing what appears to be a new look for the console. It can be difficult to see what’s different at first glance, as all the obvious changes are at the top of the screen.
New Playstation Home Screen UI from r/playstation
Instead of the usual games and media tabs, there’s a row of icons that include new homes for the PS Plus and PS Store tabs. As the queue is controlled by the controller’s side buttons, this would presumably make access a little quicker.
Article continues below.
Opinions on the new design seem mostly positive in the thread. “I like more direct access to the library,” said one commenter. “I would much prefer this setup to the current one,” another agreed.
“Can’t tell what’s different,” one confused posted.
One Redditor speculated that this is “hopefully a sign that themes are coming,” though sadly there’s no concrete evidence that this change anticipates the arrival of the highly-requested feature.
Some also pointed out similarities with the PlayStation 4 interface: “Very close, welcome back to PS4.”
It is also unclear how this change will be implemented. The author of the photograph explained that they are in the PlayStation firmware beta program, but other members appear not to have received it. There’s a good chance it’s only being tested with a small group of users right now and will become more widely available later.
The best game consoles.
Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to receive news, reviews and opinions from our experts in your feeds. Be sure to click the Follow button!
And of course you can also follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form and receive regular updates from us on WhatsApp also.
