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On October 15, 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment will introduce new features for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) menu screen, user interface (UI), and community (party), launching on November 12, 2020. First public release.
Several new features are released in the video. In this article, we’ll update these features as needed as we extract them.
Also, there is an interview with Mr. Hideaki Nishino, who is in charge of product development and user interface design for PS5, about this user interface, so don’t miss it.
First public release of the PS5 menu screen!
PS5 defines the goal of user experience as “We believe your game time should be very valuable and meaningful” and connect with good games and player-centric communities. It is said that he has created an exclusive PS5 standard to move forward. And the PS5 user experience was built from the ground up for 4K TVs to harness the machine’s potential and enhance the gaming experience for the next generation.
“Control Center” where you can see the latest information about the game
Functions as a control center
- You can play the game you were playing immediately from the continuation
- You can display a menu called Control Center by pressing the PS button once.
- The colorful square lined menus are called “cards” and you can start the game or select from the system.
- Get the latest information published by publishers on the games you are following
And the PS5 menu screen is launched. In the video, as a screen awake from sleep mode, in the pastRibits! Great adventureThe scene that starts from the continuation of playback is projected 』. From the Control Center that is displayed, you can immediately access almost all the functions you need during the game (find friends offline, check the progress of downloads, etc.) without leaving the game. There is.
The colorful square menu is “cards”. In addition to launching the game and making system selections, you will also find the latest information on the games you are following and screenshots of the game captured using the Create button in Dual Sense (PS5 controller).
“Activity” where you can get hints and game progress
Activity functions
- Introducing an “Activity” card designed to remove obstacles to play.
- “Ribits! In” Big Adventure “, each stage is a separate activity, and you can see the achievement rate of the current stage and the important objectives you are missing.
- It also calculates the player’s game state and shows the “time remaining” how long the stage can be cleared.
- Within the activity, you can view the “Game Help” that provides tips about the game.
- “Game Help” is an official track prepared by the official manufacturer. You can choose between the game activities
- This “game help” is a benefit for PS Plus subscribers that can be used with some PS5 titles.
- “Ribits! In the Big Adventure game help, you can watch a video showing how to get the item.
- You can zoom in on the video without exiting the game, and in picture-in-picture mode, you can play games while watching tracks on the TV.
An activity that is a new feature on PS5. In the video, you can see an activity that shows a stage that has not yet been passed, along with information such as “33% completion rate” and “remaining time of about 10 minutes.” This is the estimated playing time that is calculated by analyzing the player information. You know the approximate time it takes the player to complete the activity. Additionally, activities were also introduced that allow you to jump directly to specific parts of the game.
Also, another new feature that is likely to become a hot topic is “Game Help”. With the game tips provided by the official, if you get stuck in the game, you will not have to search the net or review videos and articles that may be spoiled.
Expanded party function.Now you can play games while watching your friends’ game videos
PS5 Party Feature Features
- PS5 makes it easy to chat with friends. You can voice chat immediately with the Dual Sense microphone, but you can easily mute it.
- PS5 has a voice recognition feature and spoken words can be converted to text and sent to friends.
- The match feature has been further expanded. You can share (deliver) the video of the game that your friend is playing with your friend as is
- Players can also play their own games with their friends’ gaming videos on the edge, just like in picture-in-picture mode.
- With PS5, game video is always recorded and can be saved and shared at up to 4K image quality, including screenshots.
- Instantly share screenshots and videos with partygoers
- If this screenshot or video is a game that your friend has not played yet, or if the developer has determined that it is broken (configured), a warning will be displayed before your friend watches the content. is there
You can participate in voice chat with your PS5 friends from the mobile “PlayStation App”, PS4 and PS5. Also, as mentioned above, PS5 has further expanded the party feature, making it a place where you can interact with your in-game friends at any time.
In the video, I started to share the game that one of my friends is playing,Unexplored Ancient God’s Treasure』The delivery status of the work was entered. Players will not only be able to watch a friend’s broadcast, but will also be able to pin the friend’s broadcast to the edge of the screen and watch it while they play.
He also introduced how to take a screenshot using the Create button in Dual Sense. This screenshot and video support up to 4K on PS5. In addition to being able to share with external services compatible with PS5, it is now possible to send directly to the participating parties. You can add a message to the image, but you can also comment using voice input using the Dual Sense microphone. It supports many languages and you can type by simply selecting the microphone button without typing a message on the keyboard.
PS5 home screen now looks beautiful in 4K
PS5 Party Feature Features
- The PS5 home screen (the screen when booted from the shutdown state) is launched for the first time The screen layout was designed to look beautiful on a 4K screen
- There is a hub organized by game, you can view activities, video clips, game news, download content, etc. just scrolling down
- This feature is also available for some supported PS4 titles
The PS5 home screen, which you will use on this screen when playing or downloading new games. The screen layout is designed to display games and content beautifully on a 4K screen and give you quick and easy access to what you need.
The new “Explore” feature, which allows you to obtain information about your own games, has been introduced in early testing in the United States.
Features of “Explore”
- “Browse” in the start menu now collects information about the games you own
- You can check out all the game titles you are following, such as the latest information on PlayStation and the clips that have become a hot topic in the community.
- This “Browse” feature will be introduced during testing in the United States at the time of PS5 launch, so it will not be provided to all users from the start.
“Explore” was prepared on the far left of the start menu. You can check out the latest information on PlayStation and information on the games you are following, but at the time of PS5 launch, it will be released after testing in the United States, so it seems you can’t experience it in Japan yet. ..
The PS Store has been redesigned – as part of a menu, not as an app
PS5 PS Store Features
- PS Store is not a standalone application, but as part of a menu
- The PS5’s high-speed SSD and a more personalized store experience make it easy to browse and search for new game titles.
PS Store also turns on with PS5. The PS5’s high-speed SSD and a more personalized store make it easier to browse and search for new game titles.
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