News

The latest PS5 System Software update brings back classic PlayStation console UI customizations


Huzzah! Remember when Sony was in the middle of the PlayStation 30th Anniversary festivities and pushed out a cool PS5 appearance feature which would allow users to enable a classic console theme, but only for a limited time?  Well that option is now back permanently as part of the latest PS5 System Software update.

The update, which started rolling out as of yesterday, has added an Appearance item under the Settings menu that provides the ability to apply a retro PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 theme to your PS5.  Neat!  See some of those in action below.

Also bundled in with this PS5 update is an Audio Focus feature, that provides customization via preset options for those who use headsets.

  • Boost Low Pitch: Amplify low-frequency sounds like roaring engines and rumbling noises.
  • Boost Voices: Amplify voice chats, character voices, and other middle-frequency sounds.
  • Boost High Pitch: Amplify high-frequency sounds like footsteps and metallic noises.
  • Boost Quiet Sounds: Amplify low-volume sounds in a wide range of frequencies.

Definitely head on over to the official PS Blog for a bit more info, and also get that PS5 updated so you can check out the new features right now.

Paul Bryant

Staff Writer

Recent Posts

Nintendo, NIS America, Atari, Double Fine, Blumhouse round out the PAX East 2026 expo hall

ReedPop and Penny Arcade have revealed the complete expo hall for this year's PAX East, and there are…

13 hours ago

Ratatan drums up an official July 2026 release date for consoles and PC

The colorful rhythm roguelite action title from the creators of Patapon finally gets a launch date.

17 hours ago

Xbox Game Pass for March 2026 – Cyberpunk 2077, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Planet of Lana II

There's quite a solid new wave of titles set to hit the Game Pass library…

17 hours ago

Marathon, Burglin’ Gnomes and Windrose top the 50 most-played Steam Next Fest demos

Check out the details for the February 2026 edition of the Steam Next Fest.

1 day ago

Activision set to deploy a new Black Ops Royale mode for Call of Duty: Warzone on March 12th

All players can get in on the more Blackout-inspired more traditional Battle Royale experience soon.

2 days ago

Blood of Mehran review for PC, PS5, Xbox series X

Maybe not the worst game ever?

2 days ago

This website uses cookies.