The Cool Retro PlayStation Themes Are Returning To Your PS5

Remember those awesome Retro PlayStation themes that came out for the console’s 30^th anniversary? And then for some confounding reason, were later removed by Sony? Well, there was a promised return and now Sony has made it official.

They are back.

After updating your PlayStation 5, users can once again change their themes to reflect those older gens by going into the Settings menu, and then choosing Appearance. Then simply choose which of the four permanent themes best activates your nostalgia neurons, and you are good to go.

Frolic through the flavours of PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 – admittedly, without the loud and proud boot screen of the previous anniversary incarnation. But that might be for the best, it was almost like a flashbang in a dark room.

Besides the throwback themes, this update also includes a new ‘audio focus’ feature that lets you amplify quieter sounds depending on your gameplay experience and personal needs:

It’s a great option that appeals to me quite a bit, given that games can have a hugely varied audio scape. Being able to focus on quieter audio cues, like footsteps, likely would have made my The Last of Us: Part II playthrough a little less stressful.

Keep an eye out for this groovy update – it’s currently rolling out globally, so should hit your home console reasonably soon.

Which PlayStation era will bedeck your console experience? Let us know in the comments or on social media.