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Is This Redesigned PS4 User Interface an Improvement?

Push Square: "We reckon that the PlayStation 4's user interface is pretty darn good, but it could be better. We're not especially fond of the PlayStation Store icon's placement for starters, but the content ribbon can also be a little clunky to navigate. Fortunately, graphic designer Ryan Duncan has dreamed up a solution to that problem, concocting a home screen that retains the look of the original, while tidying it up."

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Genuine-User3936d ago

Current layout is much better than what's on show here, in m opinion. I hope this picture is fake, I don't like at all.

Ozmoses3936d ago (Edited 3936d ago )

of course it's fake... it says right in the description

"Fortunately, graphic designer Ryan Duncan has dreamed up a solution to that problem, concocting a home screen that retains the look of the original, while tidying it up."

he made it to show off how he thinks it should be

It looks pretty cool. But the current one is pretty cool

Kingthrash3603936d ago

Did anyone see the ui in the pixel movie??
Because it looked different to me.
..ot
This interface looks clean but I still prefer the current one they have.

XboxOneX3936d ago

Sony should just go back to the PS2 style interface.

grumpygamr3936d ago

Looking forward to Xbox One and PS4 redesign. Keep the goodness coming.

Dee_913936d ago

im tired of this tile interface thing.

AndrewLB3936d ago

It so reminds me of Windows 10 settings screen.

http://www.cms.awaitnews.co...

XBLSkull3936d ago

Definitely nicer than it exists today

abstractel3935d ago (Edited 3935d ago )

It is cleaner and it has some good ideas. My main thing is how long you have to scroll sideways to get to your game currently. Making the icons smaller and making them into two rows might work. But overall I am quite happy with the way it is. I guess folders/groups would be an alternative so you could store media and games separately as an example -- it would be user customizable.

UltimateMaster3935d ago

It does need an redesign.
Something to separate the apps from the games and the ability to make folders.
Also to put games in order of preference rather than the last one played.

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captainbigballs3936d ago

Windows Metro look + PS3 UI. Not impressed, but whatever gets everyone off, I guess.

nitus103936d ago

The problem you find with User Interfaces is the fact that not all users will like it. Now if you have an easily customised UI then pretty much all users will like it.

Of course you always have detractors no matter how customisable a UI is.

The UI is for the game "Driveclub" which really is dependent on the game designer. What I really want to see is the UI for the PS4 itself not what a particular game's UI looks like.

christian hour3935d ago

This isn't a UI for DriveClub, that just happens to be the game thats in the disc tray. And this just happens to be fanmade and not in any way official.

But it is a fan made UI for the ps4, not driveclub.

I'm sorry, I really do think I misunderstood the last part of your post, if I have, ignore all I said above.

I'm not a fan of this fanmade GUI to be honest, While it does look a lot neater, it doesnt seem as functional.

With the current official UI I can quickly get to the last few games I played (all my purchases are digital), the last thing I want to do is go in to the library, and then scroll through 50 games. And going off this design, thats exactly what I'd have to do.

As someone already said above me, the best solution to please everyone, would be a fully customizable GUI, with features like grouping objects, customizable layout, custom objects/folders etc.

Personally I'd love to see an evolution much like what happened with the 360 last gen. Does anyone remember the original "Blades" gui? The gui they have now on 360 is night and day compared to it (think they had a few other redesigns in between the years), and thats night on earth and day on some undiscovered exoplanet mind you.

Whymii3936d ago

It is better. What I really would like to be able to do is hide unused apps like NBA, Hulu and Amazon and create folders. Each to their own.

wellard3936d ago

I can't wait to see what Sony actually do to tidy up the ui. They have a fantastic system and talented people working behind the scenes. I personally think it would be fantastic if they added lots of customisation so we could have a better personally customised experience.

ilikepizza3936d ago

What do you mean lol? Sony won't do anything,its literally the same UI from psp and sony bluray players. It's not changing.

wellard3936d ago

No it won't completely change, I think it's fair to say that point is fairly obvious and doesn't need pointing out. What they will do though is fix and streamline the experience. As for customisation that's a big wish that I'm entitled to. Next time curb the presumption and engage some common sense.

TheSaint3936d ago

Does it matter? You find your game/app you boot it up, right?

deadpoolio3163936d ago

You would think.....I own something like 75 digital games, and it literally takes me 10 seconds to scroll right to library and find the game.....It takes so little time I personally could care less what the UI looks like...

UKmilitia3936d ago

i dont, my fav console is still the xb360 blades.
ps4 as it is now is ok,but i want my own folders.

showtimefolks3936d ago

I do hope in the future both companies at least release videos beforehand of few different designs and explain everything in each design. Than maybe let your fanbase vote on which design they like best

FoxyGotGame3936d ago

It's funny to read some of the comments ...

Basically, some X1 Gamer's like it, and some PS4 Gamer's don't.

I like the current set up, but if Sony introduced this new design, I'd be equally happy, so long as it's snappy /

IamTylerDurden13936d ago

I like the current way better. I like the current setup, even the store is good on PS4, i like the "what's new" page as well. This setup is less visual and less appealing to me.

The current PS4 setup doesn't need fixing, they've tweaked it already and i have grown to feel comfortable with it.

uth113936d ago

I don't like it, it focuses on everything EXCEPT games

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BallsEye3936d ago

It does look cleaner and nicer overal. Funny thing is that's metro UI which was originally designed by MS and now is in all MS devices including xbox one (just way more fancy). I'm all up for it. Just surprised that people here on n4g like it, considering they always said xbox one interface blows.

Muzikguy3935d ago

I think Sony should really consider options when it comes to the home screen. With the PS4 though I rarely ever see it so it's not that big of a deal

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mushroomwig3936d ago

It seems a little more claustrophobic to be honest, everything just seems to be crammed together for the sake of it and there's no need. Games need to be easily accessible but here they seem to be more clicks away compared to the real PS4 UI. Why is Spotify given it's own space? What if I don't have it? The stores location seems a little awkward being put square in the middle like that.

Peace_Love_and_FPS3936d ago

It seems as if the designer forgot there are digital games too, I don't want to go into my library for that it's already unorganized enough considering I can't delete games/betas/demos from my F****** account

PSN_ZeroOnyx3936d ago (Edited 3936d ago )

In the library if you move from "ALL" down to "GAMES" it will list all your games in alphabetical order which makes it easier.

I have never had an issue deleting anything, just find the app/game/beta/demo and press the OPTIONS button and it will be near the bottom of the list of options.

Sir_Simba3936d ago (Edited 3936d ago )

I think the fake that release last year was beautiful
http://cdn.wccftech.com/wp-...
http://www.ng4a.com/wp-cont...

An entire article on it.
http://wccftech.com/leaked-...

colonel1793936d ago

I loved the side bar for trophies when pressing PS button and also the Party invitation. I really hope that something about that it's real. After all, the press PS button when getting a notification was real and implemented after those images got leaked.

Speak_da_Truth3936d ago

yes I was really hoping that one was real. It looks clean and beautiful as you said.

susuFOX3935d ago

this design looks awesome

DanielGearSolid3936d ago

I can't believe ppl complain about the ps4 ui

The sh** works

pompombrum3936d ago

Agreed, it's extremely responsive and I've never had problems finding anything that was actually included. Having said that though, that image looks beautiful, not only does it have a more modern look to it, it actually makes the easy navigation even easier.

Clunkyd3936d ago

Its not because it works, we just want more from it.

wellard3936d ago

I agree, more is good. We all love it when things are improved upon.

Fez3936d ago

Could be improved though...
Accessing games could be faster using a tiled approach so for example multiple rows of 6 columns would mean the 7th game would only take 1 move to reach rather than 6. Then your 13th game would be 2 moves rather than 12.

I would also like to see more customization.

Randostar3936d ago

Anything is simpler than a bunch of neon colored boxes that don't actually have any real use to them.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA19d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay19d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos19d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7219d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator19d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum19d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z19d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad20d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga20d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot19d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose20d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE20d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername19d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy20d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde19d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8619d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8619d ago (Edited 19d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole20d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300020d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot20d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle20d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7720d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments