PS1 Startup Screen PS5
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In celebration of PlayStation's 30th Anniversary, a new PS5 update lets you customise your console's home menu with themes that are based on past PlayStation consoles. Very cool.

But you know what's even cooler? Once you've grabbed this update, you'll be met with the iconic PS1 startup screen, complete with that deeply nostalgic audio. A genuine work of art (especially if you're aged 30 and over!).

The only difference is that we get a '30th Anniversary' logo instead of the PlayStation logo. But again, the audio stays the same as it was all those years ago.

There is a catch, however, in that this startup screen — and the aforementioned themes — will only be available for a limited time. You'd better get your fill of all this nostalgia while you still can!

On that note, we can totally see PlayStation fans campaigning to keep these options. We wouldn't be surprised if there's a bit of a backlash once the anniversary celebrations are over.

How do you feel about seeing this iconic PS1 startup screen again? Would you keep it, given the choice? Let Sony know in the comments section below.

Would you keep the PS1 startup screen on PS5, if possible? (3,111 votes)

  1. Yes, I'd love to keep it%
  2. No, I prefer the normal PS5 startup%