PS5 Users Are Begging for Themes, PS1 Startup Screen to Stay | Push Square
Just in case you haven't seen it yourself, Sony released a PlayStation 30th Anniversary update for the PS5 this week, which added themes based on past consoles, and a full-on recreation of the iconic PS1 startup screen.
Players are greeted with said screen upon powering up their PS5 — but there's a catch. Both the themes and the boot screen are only available for a limited time.
We expected there to be a backlash, and guess what? It's happening. Social media sites and Reddit are absolutely packed with fans who want the themes and startup screen to remain beyond the anniversary celebrations.
Case in point: we hosted a poll right here on Push Square, asking readers whether they'd like to keep the PS1 startup, given the choice. An utterly overwhelming 96% of voters said they'd «love to keep it», with only 4% saying they prefer the PS5's regular boot screen. Almost 3,000 votes have been cast at the time of writing this article.
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Honestly, it'll be a shame to see these nostalgia-driven additions fade away, never to return. It would be nice to have the option of keeping them around, at least. Sadly, we doubt that Sony will change its stance — although stranger things have happened.
Do you see any real reason not to keep the themes and PS1 startup screen? Try to reason with the Japanese giant in the comments section below.
Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he's played 'em all. A little too much, some might say.
There is absolutely zero reason to not keep these permanently
With every console, they take a bit more of our ability to personalise it away.
It's awesome and a cool way to customize your
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