PS3 UI Needs an Overhaul

It'll be five years come November for the anniversary of the Playstation 3--and in that time, the UI has gone through very small incremental updates and barely any updates levied towards the actual gaphical design, besides one minor update which made the background more animated if memory serves me correctly. It's actually kind of sad that I can't even recall any updates to the UI yet I can easily point out the barage of firmware updates the PS3 has received since its release.

The design is archaic; its age shows compared to the Xbox GUI. The Xbox has gone through multiple overhauls which has helped to make the dashboard fresher and easily more vivid, or exciting. With the Fall update for the Xbox 360 right around the corner and the update looking better than ever, I have to ask PS3 owners if they would like the same respect with a dashboard overhaul?

The Live Tile system which is being used by Windows 8, and currently being utilized by Windows Mobile 7.0-7.5 has been praised by a variety of outlets and consumers alike by its ease of use or accessibility, and it's attractive interface. You look at this new--fresh design--and compare it to the same 2006 Dashboard design of the PS3?

Now, I imagine people are going to dish out the same argument of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" outline. And I'm afraid I don't agree entirely with this notion, otherwise I would be still stuck using the same grossly archaic dashboard for the Xbox 360 back in 2005, which comparing that to today and the new update? It looks like a frickin' eyesore (although nostalgia makes me snicker looking at it). We've come a long ways, and even in the gaming world, we like to have evolution and innovation come out--not stagnant ways of thinking. People praised the PS3 Slim, yet the "Fat PS3" was a fair design as is, in fact, it was more durable than the PS3 Slim aside from being more power hungry. Once again, people supported that yet the idea of a "new" interface avoids Sony like the plague, why?

I want new. Do you?

I have no problems with it,but it does look bland and boring.

Its fine the way it is, deal with it i say :)

not too problematic but does need a makeover. Heard they were thinking about doing it when the vita launches.

Its fine the way it is, deal with it i say :)

finalstar2007

Yea it needs an updated but I would rather Sony spend the money and time on more important things like security.KC_Hokie

I understand what you're saying , but that statement does apply here. The PS3 UI is fine as it is. The 360 went through many dashbard updates because the previous ones were a cluster****. The first was too basic and annoying to get through, and the 2nd update had TOO many things applied in one screen. It was unneceesary.

The new 360 Dashboard is great though. But as I said before, nothing can be changed to the interface to make it more dynamic, other than PS3 themes, and you can do that yourself.

[QUOTE="finalstar2007"]

Its fine the way it is, deal with it i say :)

Stevo_the_gamer

I didnt say its perfect, said its fine as it is, simple and easy to use but if they do change it thats very welcomed, im personally used to it and been gaming on that thing since 2007. only thing i like about the 360 tho is its store when they show you the games in retail looking boxes speaking of the online but thats a whole diffrent thing. no complain on my side anyways

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Yea it needs an updated but I would rather Sony spend the money and time on more important things like security.Stevo_the_gamer

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/sony-faces-another-security-breach-tv-recalls/2011/10/12/gIQALHgPfL_story.html

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"][QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Yea it needs an updated but I would rather Sony spend the money and time on more important things like security.KC_Hokie

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/sony-faces-another-security-breach-tv-recalls/2011/10/12/gIQALHgPfL_story.html

I understand what you're saying , but that statement does apply here. The PS3 UI is fine as it is. The 360 went through many dashbard updates because the previous ones were a cluster****. The first was too basic and annoying to get through, and the 2nd update had TOO many things applied in one screen. It was unneceesary.

The new 360 Dashboard is great though. But as I said before, nothing can be changed to the interface to make it more dynamic, other than PS3 themes, and you can do that yourself.

TrapJak

PS3 interface?

I have no problems with it,but it does look bland and boring.

freedomfreak

Nothings boring about my PS3 UI ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAsMNkmBFII

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Sony's security is fine now, no need to fret.JohnF111

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/sony-faces-another-security-breach-tv-recalls/2011/10/12/gIQALHgPfL_story.html

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.JohnF111

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"]

I have no problems with it,but it does look bland and boring.

W1NGMAN-

Nothings boring about my PS3 UI ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAsMNkmBFII

[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

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"]

I have no problems with it,but it does look bland and boring.

W1NGMAN-

Nothings boring about my PS3 UI ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAsMNkmBFII

bro i have miso campo as my background :lol:

get on my **** level

They just had a security breach two weeks ago.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/sony-faces-another-security-breach-tv-recalls/2011/10/12/gIQALHgPfL_story.html

KC_Hokie

Ilike the PS3 UI. It's simple and pretty effective. It is a bit boring though.To be fair you can at lease spruce it up a bit with new themes. It far outclasses the 360 in that regard.

[QUOTE="JohnF111"][QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]They just had a security breach two weeks ago.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/sony-faces-another-security-breach-tv-recalls/2011/10/12/gIQALHgPfL_story.html

KC_Hokie

^ Irony

Read more carefully ""These attempts appeal to include a large amount of data obtained from one or more compromised lists from other companies, sites or sources,""

[QUOTE="TrapJak"]

I understand what you're saying , but that statement does apply here. The PS3 UI is fine as it is. The 360 went through many dashbard updates because the previous ones were a cluster****. The first was too basic and annoying to get through, and the 2nd update had TOO many things applied in one screen. It was unneceesary.

The new 360 Dashboard is great though. But as I said before, nothing can be changed to the interface to make it more dynamic, other than PS3 themes, and you can do that yourself.

Stevo_the_gamer

PS3 interface?

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]They just had a security breach two weeks ago.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/sony-faces-another-security-breach-tv-recalls/2011/10/12/gIQALHgPfL_story.html

Stevo_the_gamer

Again, I would rather they spend the money on security. I think that's a valid observation.

Ilike the PS3 UI. It's simple and pretty effective. It is a bit boring though.To be fair you can at lease spruce it up a bit with new themes. It far outclasses the 360 in that regard.

heretrix

Ilike the PS3 UI. It's simple and pretty effective. It is a bit boring though.To be fair you can at lease spruce it up a bit with new themes. It far outclasses the 360 in that regard.

heretrix

This, and you can always get free themes from the website or grab some if you really want to throw down the cash.:P I gotta say the Peace Walker theme is makes me happy sometimes.:P

Sony had to preemptively lock nearly 100,000 accounts. Still shows they have security issues.

Again, I would rather they spend the money on security. I think that's a valid observation.

KC_Hokie

The PS3 UI is not annoying in any way. It's straight foward, simple, and gets you to your destination. If you are referring to when I said the 360 UI was basic, I was trying to look for another word, and that came to mind. Mistake.

TrapJak

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Sony had to preemptively lock nearly 100,000 accounts. Still shows they have security issues.

Again, I would rather they spend the money on security. I think that's a valid observation.

Stevo_the_gamer

But back to my point...I would rather they spent the money on security. Again, a valid point.

[QUOTE="heretrix"]

Ilike the PS3 UI. It's simple and pretty effective. It is a bit boring though.To be fair you can at lease spruce it up a bit with new themes. It far outclasses the 360 in that regard.

Stevo_the_gamer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1a69k55-00

It's the one I used for 2 months. Pretty good one.

Ilike the PS3 UI. It's simple and pretty effective. It is a bit boring though.To be fair you can at lease spruce it up a bit with new themes. It far out****s the 360 in that regard.

heretrix

That's essentially the biggest thing missing from Stevo's post. Sure the default theme is boring but it's open to endless themes and personal customization while at the same time being easy to navigate through.

Go over to Youtube type in PS3 Themes and you're bound to find something you like and wanna display on your PS3.

I didnt say its perfect, said its fine as it is, simple and easy to use but if they do change it thats very welcomed, im personally used to it and been gaming on that thing since 2007. only thing i like about the 360 tho is its store when they show you the games in retail looking boxes speaking of the online but thats a whole diffrent thing. no complain on my side anyways

finalstar2007

Here's a custom made one for Skyrim.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1a69k55-00

It's the one I used for 2 months. Pretty good one.

TrapJak

I think the PS3's UI is fine. It's simple and easy to navigate, and isn't cluttered with ads like the 360's. I much prefer it to the Windows-8 like dashboard that will be coming to the 360 soon.

I think the PS3's UI is fine. It's simple and easy to navigate, and isn't cluttered with ads like the 360's. I much prefer it to the Windows-8 like dashboard that will be coming to the 360 soon.

Vari3ty

[QUOTE="TrapJak"]Here's a custom made one for Skyrim.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1a69k55-00

It's the one I used for 2 months. Pretty good one.

Stevo_the_gamer

Ever think about producing you're own theme? You seem to know what you're doing when it comes to graphic design, I'd honestly love to see what you could come up with.

I'd be incredibly saddened if they got rid of the XMB. The reason it's still there is because it's great. It's still better than anything Microsoft has tried for the 360.

Ever think about producing you're own theme? You seem to know what you're doing when it comes to graphic design, I'd honestly love to see what you could come up with.

W1NGMAN-

I'd be incredibly saddened if they got rid of the XMB. The reason it's still there is because it's great. It's still better than anything Microsoft has tried for the 360.

Phoenix534

[QUOTE="Vari3ty"]

I think the PS3's UI is fine. It's simple and easy to navigate, and isn't cluttered with ads like the 360's. I much prefer it to the Windows-8 like dashboard that will be coming to the 360 soon.

Stevo_the_gamer

Ok, perhaps cluttered isn't the right word. But I do see advertisements more often than on the PS3's, that's for sure.

I don't need new UI for my consoles i only play games with them

There aren't any video streaming services or extra stuff in EU for consoles so it would be useless