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PS5 s will get a notification following the update
The PS5 feature update that brings distinct theme and sound customisation options that celebrate the history of PlayStation. PS5 s can now change the console's UI design based on different generations of PlayStation consoles.
To celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary on December 3, Sony has rolled out a new PS5 feature that allows s to revamp the console's appearance and sound. With the new feature, s can select themes based on the original PlayStation, PS2, PS3, PS4 and a custom 30th anniversary theme.
The themes come with distinct visual elements, colour schemes and audio cues across home screen and other menus of the PS5, each of which closely follow the aesthetics of the selected console generation. In addition to the themes, the PS5 now boots up with the iconic start-up screen and sound of the PS1, followed by the 30th anniversary logo.
YOOO A NEW UPDATE FOR THE PS5 BRINGS BACK THE ORIGINAL PS1 BOOT UP SCREEN FOR THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
— Radec (@realradec) December 2, 2024
You can also customize the home screen to have design and sound effects that reflect the PS1, PS2, PS3 or PS4! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/3W9cVRmPWd
Gadgets 360 can confirm the update is now available to PS5 s in India; when you boot up the PS5, you receive a notification informing you about PlayStation's 30th anniversary and the accompanying update.
“3 December 2024 marks the anniversary of the launch of PlayStation 30 years ago,” the notification read.
“To celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation, for a limited time, we've added a few touches to take you on a journey through PlayStation's history.
“Celebrate with us by selecting a design from one of the previous generations of PlayStation. You can also change it back to the standard PS5 design.”
30th anniversary update adds themes based on older PlayStation consoles
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The settings menu of the PS5 now includes a 30th anniversary option on top, where s can select from appearance and audio themes that pay homage to PlayStation consoles through the ages. The customisation options, however, are available for a limited time.
In September, Sony had rolled out a PS5 system update that added a Welcome Hub on the console home screen, allowing s to select and equip several widgets, change the background image and more.
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