The Japanese company has published an explanatory video in which it summarizes the new features of the console.
A little over a month before the launch of the new Sony console, the Japanese company has finally shown the interface and user experience of PlayStation 5. It has done so through a State of Play published on the official blog, where they have also explained the first details about it. “We believe that your playing time is valuable, so it should make sense. All the new features we are going to launch are inspired by that concept and vision, ”says Hideaki Nishino of SIE. “The new UX introduces many new features designed to make your gaming experiences more fun, engaging, personalized and social.”
One of the most important novelties is the new Control Center, which provides immediate access to everything you need by simply pressing the PlayStation button on the DualSense controller, and all this without having to leave the game at any time. According to Nishino, they have also implemented a new functionality known as Activities, which has been designed to keep the player “closer to the key elements of the gameplay.” They are displayed on the screen in the form of cards, which allow you to access “new gameplay opportunities”, return to things you have missed or directly access levels or challenges that you want to play, among other things. “Some Activity cards can be placed in picture-in-picture mode, so you don’t have to leave the game.”
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– PlayStation Spain (@PlayStationES) October 15, 2020
In search of a next gen user experience
“Navigating the interface, changing games and accessing online games happens quickly”, since they have designed the software so that the player can enjoy “a true next-generation experience.” According to the Japanese, “the less time you spend waiting when interacting with the system, the more time you will have to play the titles.”
For the manager, “it’s like discovering a hidden treasure in the video game”, he comments on the card system. “The PS5 UX is centered around the concept of making players interact with the game easier and faster.” As if that weren’t enough, the social and community aspect is integrated into the Control Center and the gameplay, such as voice chat, which is very accessible.
PlayStation 5 will go on sale on November 19 in Europe. In countries like the United States or Mexico, it will be sold a few days before, on November 10.
