Sony offers an in-depth look at the PlayStation 5 user interface in a new video

Sony just revealed one of the final big questions about the upcoming PlayStation 5: what the user interface looks like. An extensive new tutorial shows what using the next console will actually look like when it launches on November 12.

The new user interface is a big change for Sony, as it offers a complete overhaul of the rather spartan menus that the PlayStation 4 offers.

The main menu of the console is divided into a new menu “Control Center”, which is accessed at any time by pressing the PlayStation button, which gives players access to a wide range of system tools, such as viewing notifications, what friends are online, controlling music, managing console and controller settings, and viewing the status of downloads. There is also a new series of cards, a key part of the user interface that serves as a kind of continuous source for news about games, recent achievements or screenshots, and more.

Also in the card row are new “Activities”, individual cards that are linked to specific levels or game modes within a game. Selecting an activity will give you an overview of that level, including a custom estimate of how long the PlayStation 5 thinks it will take you to finish the level and any items you still need to accomplish.

Some games and objectives will also include official “Game Help” for PlayStation Plus subscribers, which will display helpful videos and tips for the specific objective directly within the game. Some cards will even support a picture-in-picture mode or split-screen view to help players view the tracks side by side.

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