Update: Sid Shuman has confirmed on NeoGAF that this was an error: "Just wanted to confirm that this was in error and the show has been corrected. Sorry for the mix up. We'll keep you posted on any news related to PS4 themes in the future."
Original article: The royal blue of the PlayStation 4’s user interface is undeniably classy, but previous Sony consoles have allowed you to pick a hue that better suits your mood. As such, we listed custom themes as one of our most requested firmware features right around the launch of the next-gen console last year – and it sounds like the platform holder may have taken heed of our feedback.
Speaking on the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, the community team mentions that the abovementioned functionality will be made available as part of firmware update v2.00, which is the same patch reserved for Share Play among various other features. We should stress that this wasn’t mentioned in the manufacturer’s official documentation, so may just be a mistake.
The firm did say that the impending update may include a larger suite of system improvements when it eventually deploys later this year, though, and we have to assume that this is a pretty simple thing to include. Either way, don’t get too excited until we get official confirmation, as this could still end up being incorrect. Let’s hope not, though, eh?
[source neogaf.com, via playstationlifestyle.net]
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Come on Sony, let's get this sorted soon!
Dynamic themes for the PlayStation 4's dashboard would be much appreciated. However, I want DLNA support like, yesterday. Period.
@RawWilson1 I second that, I don't want to have to use my last gen machine to watch a streamed movie
@RawWilson1 what exactly is DNA? I hear this a lot, but have no idea what it actually is.
@Mrskinner thirdsies
@Shellybird27 allows you to stream and playback media content through either your home network, or via a local storage device.
@Mrskinner I actually kind of like having to fire up the ole PS3 whenever I want to watch something I've downloaded. Gets some more use out of a machine that's still completely capable.
The updating is definitely something the Xbox one has been much more on top of than the ps4. Not that I have any problems with the ps4 user interface, per say.. but the Xbox is starting to get pretty beefy on the dashboard side compared to ps4. The media player they just added is bad
None of it is stuff I'm missing massively. Always nice to have options though.
@mitcHELLspawn How come on almost every single one of your comments you're bringing up Xbone ? You really like Xbox huh ?
OT- That's cool I would like a cool theme.
PS- I thought we're supposed to get a "What are you playing this weekend" thread every week @get2sammyb ?
@Dohv just voicing my opinions lately. That's allowed isn't it? Sorry didn't mean to upset the Sony fan boys around here. I know for a lot of you its blasphemy to think somethings better on another system. Anyway it's just lately I've been leaning towards my Xbox more.. for the first few months it was my ps4.. I'm sure it will go back and forth quite a few more times for me before the end of this console generation.
Who cares which console is best. Iv been playstation since day one.doesnt stop me appreciating the good points about xboxs though. People take this **it way too seriously.
@mikey85 agree with you for sure. That's why I didn't think it was a big deal to talk about what I like better about the Xbox but clearly some people just can't take it. Anyway on topic of ps4.. when I got home from work last night I played the p.t for the first time oh man it was so creepy playing it late last night in my basement alone lol.
@Dohv umm I kinda ... agree
Also I hear their updates are so great that they ll be able to take screenshots soon said Phil
The option of a different theme on the home screen would be nice...not earth ending to not have it but I'd like to have it. I still use my PS3 all the time so I don't mind it having features my PS4 lacks.
@N711 Lol that's funny
@Dohv Yeah, there'll be a WAYPTW tomorrow.
How did the PS4 not SHIP with the ability for custom themes? Absolutely ridiculous. I am still shocked about that.
I am assuming the PS4 controller is wireless? Can it go on the internet? Can it play Blu Rays? Does it use an HDMI cable? What yr is it? Lol.
@Godsire- Buy a PS4 and find out.
@mitcHELLspawn
It's ok this website is packed with sony fanboys but I like xbox I liked it much better than the ps3 lol I'm gonna get a lot of hate for this
@mitcHELLspawn Wait, what? The Media Player for XB1, is that update Live now? I thought it was just released for Beta/Preview people only.
@BloodyBill
I was being sarcastic. Lol.
It would be small but very welcome addition.
@Godsire- They had much more important things to think about. The blue background was probably to reinforce the brand and their blue playstationy colour. Now that we have all had plenty of blue and know we are playing on a playstation they will allow us to change it up a bit.
I'm really hoping DLNA support and custom themes are going to be in future updates sooner rather than later.
I rather have it where I can organize my games and apps before I can change the theme, or at least at the same time.
@mitcHELLspawn: We are all gamers here so you are free to speak your mind. The only problem we have is when it turns into a flame war and then we have to step in to stop it.
That'll be cool, but what I'd like more is a new interface all together. Or maybe optional alternative interfaces even. Just so I don't have to span across 75 home menu icons to play a game.
That share play is cool. Sounds similar to the download play offered on 3DS and some DS games, where friends can play multiplayer together even if they don't own the game...
NICE, hopefully this comes soon. It would be really awesome if this was included in 2.00 firmware.
I just want a date for tekken And how the servers on the ps4 version of minecraft will be
I HAVE A SEGA DREAMCAST lol. Serioulsy i do though and it surprises me that a lot of people are like "Whats that" Anyway back to the main topic, The PS4 is a great Console, So is the Xbox One. I like both systems. I do not own either of them but i have played both. I prefer Sony over Xbox but i do like their exclusives. When i heard about ROtTR i was REALLY Upset. THen i heard it will come out later and i was like "Oh alright" im Still REALLY UPSET i cant play it yet... i only have a PS3, Vita PC and Sega Dreamcast. along with a few others i dont feel like mentioning. Point is, Each Systems have their ups and downs. Same with Games and such. We are all gamers, True Gamers, that play many things, not just Madden and COD. We All should Get along. theres a lot of things i hate of the new generation due to developers and publishers wanting money. Online Passes and DLC on Disc at launch, and day one patches.... if the game isnt finished why release it???? anyway point is, Its a nice feature but not truly needed, other stuff is needed more in my opinion.
That theme looks awesome! I don't really like too bright ones like the standard blue one
Folders, DLNA (In fact, not just DLNA, give me a Plex app), USB Drive support, suspend/resume function. Play TV support. I could go on...
Themes will be appreciated, but certainly not top of my list.
Looks like it was a mistake. Sony L.. Ok not again XD
That should come sooner or later anyway not much bothered about it
Sweetness let's hope it's true
DLNA support, totally useless and glad they are not wasting their time, money, and energy on it at this point. Feel the exact same way about themes. You may not like it, but stability updates are much more important and tell me Sony is working hard on ironing out every little problem to perfect their system. That other stuff seems purely cosmetic and will surely come in the future, but dont think they should stop a round of stability updates to give me a new theme. Do you really want it to be like xbox where xbox live is down or not working properly literally once a week?? Is it worth sacrificing potential online play and online functionality for new colors? I think not.
@SonyInfinity lol uhmm what? Xbox live down once a week? What universe is this? It had a few weeks recently where there were a couple short outages, none of which I experienced myself. It blows my mind how people just say things and think it's true because they said it... anyway I haven't had any stability problems with either system and I've had them both since day one... also xbox live being down has absolutely nothing to do with fixes being done to the operating systems... and personally I think Sony should be able to do both.. like Microsoft have done. Pretty much every month they've added new features to the console. Trophies is a perfect example for the ps4. I hate that you have to completely leave your game, go into trophies find the game and go through them... it's super annoying.
@Ali247 haha yeah I mean I know it's a Sony website, so it should be filled with Sony fans. I'm a big Sony fan. I just don't understand why people take offense when you bring up something being better on a different system.. it's like it hurts their feelings lol. I don't know I guess I'm lucky that I've always been a multiplatform gamer, and don't really have some kind of emotional attachment that upsets me when people talk about where they aren't as good as they can be... for example the first few months I was trash talking xbox one big time because it felt like an unfinished machine at release.. but every month since they've just added more and more features and it has made me really start to like it more.
Not.trashing anything. The fact is xbox live has been down MUCH more than psn. On a near weekly basis. Just because it didn't effect you.personally does not mean it did not happen. I guess you dont have flipboard, because I ready an article every week from one of the major gaming websites describing xbox live shutdowns or instability. Followed by a statement from microsoft. Believe what you want, it happens. But ****ing about themes seems more like you are reaching to find something to complain about regarding the ps4. I like both consoles, I prefer the PS4. Does not change the fact that Sony uses their updates to proactively fix stability issues, whereas, Microsoft seemingly waits to do it after it happens. Sorry if this upsets you.
Language - get2sammyb
@SonyInfinity it's crazy that you can even say xbox is down more with a straight face. Lol you seem to forget the months upon months where psn was inaccessible lol... but anyway I get your point I just personally think xbox has been way more on top of updating their console than ps4 has.. as for flipboard, can I make a suggestion? I know flipboard has articles from gaming and lots of other stuff but if you're looking for an amazing gaming app that gives articles from literally over a hundred gaming sites check out appy gamer.. it's amazing. I've had it now for over a year, you can set topics like whatever you want and any articles around the Internet pertaining to that subject will get added to that topic for you.. the app is actually how I found this site. I have it for android but I'm sure it's ios as well.. if you end up checking It out let me know what you think.
@Shellybird27 Just a correction, DLNA is the correct word you're looking for.
@mitcHELLspawn He's actually correct, I have been seeing a lot of people who own an XB1 say they couldn't connect to Live because it has been down. You could even go to the site to see what was Online and not Online. I don't know why people get defensive when people say this, Live is not immune to this like people think.
I think the Themes might actually be in that update, i have a weird suspicion about it, I think Sid might have blown the lid early on it. But it also could be an error, i guess we'll find out soon enough though.
@Clamedeus I'm not getting defensive at all I'm just saying it's not at all a huge issue. Like I said there were 2 or 3 weeks where there was some short outages.. none of which have affected me though. Obviously neither network is immune to service interruptions... but as a track record psn has been much worse than xbox. It has been great for me with my ps4 though, I've really enjoyed the improvements they've made.
Don't care for themes
Almost a year down the line and the PS4 STILL doesn't have USB stick compatibility to put your own media on it. Thankfully still have my PS3 for that but that's in the kids room now so not really practical. Some might think it smacks of arrogance on the part of Sony that it's taking so long to introduce ( along with DNLA ) because despite loads of people asking for it, Sony appear to not listen and regard it as not that important. Oh well, there will be probably be another 5 "stability" firmware updates before then. LOL
@Shellybird27 said: what exactly is DNA? I hear this a lot, but have no idea what it actually is.
what is DNA well
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms
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