PS3 UI Needs an Overhaul

They got it right the first timePug-Nasty

Though I'm not sure if this comes under the XMB, is the time it takes to load things when you press the PS button in game.soulitane

XMB is fine, but psn needs an overhaul. SilverChimera

[QUOTE="sanim02"]

So you are saying that the sum of all the minor faults becomes the the greater aspect of your point of it being inferior (ie the topic:P)? Because so far, I'm sorry to break it to you, but it all still adds up to being a bigger version of the word nitpicking.:P You can add nitpicking aspects into a greater picture, but even then all the previous aspects were still a part of said activity.:P You'd totally have a point if there was a problem to begin with though, but at this point it's like cultivating one.:P

Stevo_the_gamer

It's nitpicking to want a overhaul of an archaic design because the current design already has quite a number of deficits compared to the competition? I wasn't aware it's "nitpicking" to address readily visible issues like notifications, install/download, trophy sync, profile system, game data, ect. The XMB has some design issues. We can all cover our ears and pretend the PS3 UI is perfect, but you'd think we'd want more refinement to improve the service.

Notifications for what? For messages. Theres no problem with that at all. Also whats the problem with profile system and game data? The auto trophy sync is for plus memebers so it is there.

[QUOTE="Pug-Nasty"]

They got it right the first timeStevo_the_gamer

Eh, the blade system was atrocious in my opinion. The entire menu system was chaotic to look at. It served the purpose of navigation, but it wasn't a pleasant experience to do so.

Also, adding a background image was practically pointless on that UI. XMB was lightyears better than the blades, and the 360 has been playing catch up ever since.

It's practical but is definitely prosaic.

I hate the Playstation Store more than anything. That thing is garbage, and needs a makeover. Online content quality/distribution is definitely something that is superior on the 360. And now they've started putting giant game ads as the background of the store, no matter how difficult it becomes to see the UI. The latest one, an ad for Sonic Generations, just made me cringe. You can't read anything.

Yeah just copy Xbox. Clean, simple, very fast for updating. I guess that's why I pay for it. Take xbox functionality and PS3 pricing please :Dlocopatho

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]

[QUOTE="sanim02"]

So you are saying that the sum of all the minor faults becomes the the greater aspect of your point of it being inferior (ie the topic:P)? Because so far, I'm sorry to break it to you, but it all still adds up to being a bigger version of the word nitpicking.:P You can add nitpicking aspects into a greater picture, but even then all the previous aspects were still a part of said activity.:P You'd totally have a point if there was a problem to begin with though, but at this point it's like cultivating one.:P

finalfantasy94

It's nitpicking to want a overhaul of an archaic design because the current design already has quite a number of deficits compared to the competition? I wasn't aware it's "nitpicking" to address readily visible issues like notifications, install/download, trophy sync, profile system, game data, ect. The XMB has some design issues. We can all cover our ears and pretend the PS3 UI is perfect, but you'd think we'd want more refinement to improve the service.

Notifications for what? For messages. Theres no problem with that at all. Also whats the problem with profile system and game data? The auto trophy sync is for plus memebers so it is there.

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I hate the Playstation Store more than anything. That thing is garbage, and needs a makeover. Online content quality/distribution is definitely something that is superior on the 360. And now they've started putting giant game ads as the background of the store, no matter how difficult it becomes to see the UI. The latest one, an ad for Sonic Generations, just made me cringe. You can't read anything.

Merex760

sure its not a personal sight thing? Since i see it just fine in the store. Its not to big and not to small. I can easly still see all the sections. So yea.

dear god yes, the UI for the PS3 dashboard is the same one for the psp,since 360 came out they've changed it many times

there is one thing which they need to change. whenever you are in a game and you bring up the XMB and go through your messages there is a problem. whenever you open up a message and then press "O" to exit, instead of bringing you back to your other messages, it completely exits you out of the inbox. and thus you have to load it up again. it isnt a huge deal, but they should still fix it.

Meh. I'm not opposed to UI changes that improve functionality (or at least don't muddle things up for sake of "new"), but I don't care enough to care either. My PC UI has looked pretty much the same for the last 10 years... I'm just not seeing the problem. You want fresh? Change the Wallpaper, or the Theme. Done.

not a big issue but it would be nice if they did,not extremely needed this gen is almost over anyhow

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

there is no reason for the icons to be that big. notice how you can never see all the options, either horizontal or vertical. its because of how bloated everything is.

with the PS3 XMB, you can pretty much see everything at once, since the icons are about a tenth of the size of the oversized xbox icons. its much cleaner looking (in my opinion) and easier to navigate.

Stevo_the_gamer

Why isn't there? Why do you have to see ALL the options available? You can't even see all the options available for the PS3? :?

The ads appear to be more prominent than the actual interface. It's like if you were viewing a website and instead of the banner being a "banner," it took up 60% of the page.

I'm fine with the XMB, I think it's pretty neat. For the Xbox though, I prefer the old interface, much neater IMO.

There's one thing I want the XMB to change is that whenever you plug in USB, you have to press triangle and click display all. Can't they make the PS3 enter the USB right away?!?!

Change for the sake of change is just as bad as stagnation. There needs to be a compelling reason for something to change in order for it to be effective. I suppose the 360 has had some reasons to do s, because it keeps introducing new features.

From my experience with the PS3, the XMB pretty much got it right on its first outing. It's minimal, but effective. Perhaps the only thing they really could do is make it faster and more responsive, especially during in-game use.

The PSN store, however, could do some fixing up.

[QUOTE="JohnF111"]So because MS did a makeover suddenly Sony needs one? Reminds me of the time before 3DS had a price drop, after that suddenly "Vita is too expensive OMG Sony you really dropped the ball!" yet before that not a word of price was uttered from sheep.Stevo_the_gamer

You change something when it doesn't work.

The customization of the UI add endless customization options to PS3 users,and make your UI looks different to every one else.

What they doing is not even that great thing they are making the xbox one look more like windows 8.

It's functional and clean and certainly gets the job done. There are a few negatives though such as:

• Too many needless icons under the settings tab, and elsewhere for that matter.
• Slow, especially in-game
• PSN store is absolutely awful in every regard, is a completely separate app, not integrated at all
• Trophy system is crap, synching is ridiculous
• Mandatory installs are mind-boggling (and why can you not DL and install at the same time like virtually every other electronic device capable of download out there?!)
• Not sure if this affects everyone but seemingly you can't download things while a DVD/Blu-Ray is being played. Was waiting for Prince of Persia to DL the other night @70%, watched a movie for an hour, switched inputs on the TV to check on it and it was still stuck at 70%. Again, not sure if this is just me.
• Overall, the dashboard needs more online integration

Other than that, it's perfect. I love the way you can customise the icons and background with whatever you please. I'm currently rocking a very slick MGS theme with manga icons.8)

I also like how everything is so very customisable and there are an incredible variety of options to tinker with, whereas on the Xbox it's like they don't trust you enough to provide you with any. Seriously, you get to set the output resolution and that's all they give you lest you break something.

I don't know which I prefer, they both have their ups and downs.

You change something when it doesn't work.

tormentos

I agree, just improve the UI already Sony. I would rather have Sony focus on PS4 development, but they're a big company and can easily multitask. I've been wanting a new menu for some time now, and there have been rumors, but Sony just won't get to it. I despised the original software for Xbox LIVE, but I like the way the menu looks now for the 360.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

seriously dude? that is the "what's new in the playstation store" icon. which is where you go to when you want ads

Pug-Nasty

Mine doesn't, because I turned off that option in the settings.

It'd be nice to have an upgrade, but I'd much prefer to get all the great games than have a little nicer menu UI. So it depends on what resources they'd have to commit to it.

It's functional and clean and certainly gets the job done. There are a few negatives though such as:

• Too many needless icons under the settings tab, and elsewhere for that matter.
• Slow, especially in-game
• PSN store is absolutely awful in every regard, is a completely separate app, not integrated at all
• Trophy system is crap, synching is ridiculous
• Mandatory installs are mind-boggling (and why can you not DL and install at the same time like virtually every other electronic device capable of download out there?!)
• Not sure if this affects everyone but seemingly you can't download things while a DVD/Blu-Ray is being played. Was waiting for Prince of Persia to DL the other night @70%, watched a movie for an hour, switched inputs on the TV to check on it and it was still stuck at 70%. Again, not sure if this is just me.
• Overall, the dashboard needs more online integration

Other than that, it's perfect. I love the way you can customise the icons and background with whatever you please. I'm currently rocking a very slick MGS theme with manga icons.8)

I also like how everything is so very customisable and there are an incredible variety of options to tinker with, whereas on the Xbox it's like they don't trust you enough to provide you with any. Seriously, you get to set the output resolution and that's all they give you lest you break something.

I don't know which I prefer, they both have their ups and downs.

balfe1990

edit: dp

[QUOTE="tormentos"]

You change something when it doesn't work.

heretrix