Restore Classic PlayStation Themes on Your PS5 Once More
Firing Up the Past on Your PS5: How to Get Those Classic Themes
Strap in, nostalgia-seekers! Sony has brought back the classic PlayStation themes for your PS5. Here's how to get them back on your console:
- Update Your PS5's Operating System Give your PS5 a quick check-up and ensure it's running on the latest software version. To do this, navigate to: Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings If an update is available, tap Update System Software and let the system do its thing[1].
- Select Your Favourite Throwback Theme After updating, head back to the Settings menu and choose "Appearance and Sound". Now you'll find theme options aplenty, including PlayStation (PS1), PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 - each offering a taste of the legendary consoles of yore[1][3][4].
- A Few Tips
- These classic themes reintroduce the unique visuals and audio cues from the respective PlayStation generations, giving your home screen a retro vibe[1][3][4].
- Sadly, the PS1 boot-up animation from last year's 30th anniversary update is no longer part of this theme package[4].
- The themes replace UI sounds to mimic the era they represent, completing the throwback aesthetic[4].
So there you have it! Embrace the past and customize your PS5 with these classic themes. It's time to journey through gaming eras and rediscover good ol' times[1][3][4].
And There's More to the Latest PS5 Update
In addition to the retro themes, Sony has added a nifty new feature called "Audio Focus." This setting allows you to boost soft sounds in your games when wearing headphones with your PS5. With four categories to tweak - Low Pitch, Voices, High Pitch, and Quiet Sounds - you can tailor-fit the audio experience to your taste[5].
To get started, you gotta update to the newest version of the system. Head to Settings > Sounds > Volume > Audio Focus and follow the instructions[5]. Once set up, enjoy the fine-tuned audio, making each game even more immersive[5]. Happy gaming, retro-style!
- The tech world is not leaving nostalgia-seekers behind, as Sony recently brought back classic PlayStation themes for the PS5.
- If you've updated your PS5's operating system, you can find these classic themes in the "Appearance and Sound" section of the "Settings" menu.
- The latest PS5 update offers more than just a trip down memory lane; it includes a new feature called "Audio Focus" to boost soft sounds in games for improved immersion when using headphones.
- Besides redesigning the home screen and UI sounds, Sony's classic PS5 themes provide an exact feel of the past by reintroducing the unique visuals and frequencies from the respective gaming gadgets' generations.
