Options out of your ears

It’s all well and good changing the colour of your PlayStation 4’s background, but what if you want a completely different theme entirely. PS4 firmware update v2.00 introduces dynamic themes, and you can use these to give your entire console an all-new look. Please note: the availability of themes will vary depending on region.

1. Go to Settings

From the PS4’s home screen, push up to reach the top layer of the system’s menu, and select the toolbox labelled ‘Settings’ to the far right.

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2. Enter the Themes submenu

Scroll down the list of options that appear until you reach ‘Themes’, and select it.

3. Find new themes in the PlayStation Store

You should see a list of themes that you currently have installed, as well as an option to ‘Find in PlayStation Store’. Select this, and, assuming that themes are available in your region, you’ll be taken to the PlayStation Store, where you’ll be presented with a list of premium and complimentary themes. To download these, simply follow the steps that you ordinarily would when downloading or purchasing an item from the PlayStation Store. When it’s installed, return to the ‘Themes’ submenu in the ‘Settings’ area to enable it.