Finally: Sony has now, just under a month before the PS5 release, finally given a first look at the interface of the PlayStation 5. Check out the video about the new user interface, with which Sony aims to create a next-generation user experience.
Many have been waiting for this: The launch of Sony’s PlayStation 5 is just around a month away. On November 12, the next-gen console will launch in the USA, Japan, and several other countries. On November 19, it will be available in Germany and the rest of Europe. Many details about the PS5 have already been revealed, and many secrets have been uncovered.
However, the new user interface was one of the few remaining mysteries – until now.
The PS5 user interface in the video: Sony has now extensively presented the new interface of the PlayStation 5 in an official video.
In over 10 minutes, you get a good look at how Sony wants to make your gaming experience on the PS5 more enjoyable, personal, and social – or as Sony calls it: the next-generation user experience.
The core features of the new user interface (UX) on the PS5
The video and the accompanying blog article explain some of the most important features of the new UI. These include, among others:
- The new Control Center. With a press of the PlayStation button on the DualSense controller, you get immediate access to almost everything you need from the system – all without leaving the game. Some games can also be played only with a DualSense.
- Activities – a brand new feature that gives you instant access to key elements related to gameplay. Activities are illustrated through virtual cards in the Control Center. There you can find new gameplay opportunities, catch up on missed game elements, or jump directly into levels or challenges. Some of these cards can be used in picture-in-picture mode – so you don’t have to leave your current game.
- It was also shown that the new user interface has many other exciting features. For example, the PS5 has a dictation function that works with several languages. Another interesting idea: If you’ve taken a screenshot and your friends haven’t played the game yet, the image will be marked as a “spoiler” by the system. We previously reported on a possible anti-spoiler feature.
- In general, according to Sony, the new user interface is designed so that everything is faster and works better – from navigation within the user interface itself to switching between games and entering online challenges. Sony had a very clear goal in mind: the less waiting time you spend interacting with the system, the more time can flow into the most important task of the PS5 – namely gaming.
However, keep in mind: Sony emphasizes that these are still recordings from pre-production. So it is entirely possible that some minor changes will be made in the final UI compared to what is shown here. But it is definitely a comprehensive preview of what to expect from November 19.
PS5 User Interface: The Player is at the Center
Sony has invested a lot of time in the new user interface of the console in recent years. Hideaki Nishino from Sony explains in a conversation with Eurogamer:
At UX, it’s all about the player, and we connect all players with gameplay – and with a passionate community of players. So that is the philosophy. We have been working on this for years and have come together and acted as a single team in London, the United States, and Tokyo, and we are excited to show you the results.
More about PlayStation 5: We have already read how the PlayStation 5 performs in practice. Selected YouTubers were able to test the new console and reported on loading times and especially on the noise level. This is an important aspect for many users.
