by Key Takeaways
- The PS1 boot screen has been incorporated into the PS5 by Sony.
- Custom PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 themes are also included in the update.
- To commemorate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, the goodies are only accessible for a short period of time.
To commemorate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, Sony updated PS5 customers with the PS1 boot screen and additional goodies.
Along with the PlayStation brand overall, the “limited time” function also includes home screen themes for the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4.
The iconic “Sony Computer Entertainment” logo from 1994 and the accompanying chime are displayed on the PS5’s boot screen. Additionally, there is a reference to the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation.
Sony cannot explain why the unique noises and images are only there for a short time. For example, the 20th anniversary theme for the PS4 persisted. Nonetheless, the business describes them as a thank you to players who have backed the PlayStation for more than thirty years.
In 1994, with uncertain prospects, the PS1 made its debut in Japan (in North America and Europe in September 1995). A disagreement over a collaboration with Nintendo was the cause, and Ridge Racer was the only one of the Japanese launch titles that stood out. The US releases, which featured games like Rayman and NBA Jam Tournament Edition, were more encouraging.
The main reasons for nostalgia for the original PlayStation were Nintendo’s tardiness in adopting 3D, Sega’s failures with initiatives like the Saturn, and Sony’s ability to leverage its processing power. By the time the PS2 came out, its entire library was enormous, and exclusives like Final Fantasy VII and Gran Turismo soon became classics.
This system is arguably the closest thing to a PS5 30th Anniversary system. It is typically impractical to buy the ordinary model if you already have a PS5, and the Pro version was only available in 12,300 units worldwide. This is a free place to revel in your nostalgia.
