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Source: https://www.thegamer.com/playstation-5-ps5-welcome-hub-team-hackathon-project/

• The PlayStation 5 "Welcome Hub" added a slew of customizable features, including movable information widgets.
• It came from a Sony-led Hackathon with a small team that was "passionate about this space," according to a Sony VP.

"The 'Welcome Hub' came from a hackathon project that was designed by a small team that is passionate about this space," he shared. "We all loved the idea and supported them to move forward with making that project into something special — which is now the landing page that millions of players worldwide see when they boot up their console."

The goal, ultimately, was to allow each kind of player to tailor their experience as they see fit. For example, Trophy hunters can see their progress, while multiplayer enthusiasts can see which of their friends are online.

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According to Gasaway, the most-used widgets are: "Battery, Storage and Online Friends." That isn't too surprising considering the crucial information they provide in an easily digestible format.

As for future widgets and updates, Gasaway did not have anything to share. He did note that the ability to decouple some areas has allowed PlayStation to deploy "quicker and more agile releases." In other words, it likely won't be long before the next PS5 UI evolution.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I like the screen. I wish they would keep the 30th Anniversary themes as well. Rocking the PS2 one for the sounds and colors.

 

[Skifi28]

I didn't expect I'd get any use out of it, but it's been surprisingly helpful for looking up some info very quickly like space left on the drive.

 

[nial]

I want (new) themes, please and thank you, Nishino-san.

 

[mitch1971]

Best thing they've done for a while.

 

[adamsapple]

It's no folders but it's probably the only worthwhile thing they've added to the PS5 UI since launch.

 

[ReBurn]

I don't use it. What they call news seems to just be ads.

 

[adamsapple]

I don't use it. What they call news seems to just be ads.

You can customize what kind of things you see iirc, you can remove things like PSN stuff etc and have it only show focused things like download progress, battery level, trophy stuff etc.

 

[omegasc]

I like it but I want "activities" back. Continuing a saved game without going through all the splash screens and logos was really nice. I am replaying FF7 Remake and miss going from the menu to in game in 5 seconds.

 

[Rippa]

Cool!

Now give me folders you cowards!

 

[EverydayBeast]

Sony took away themes, web browsers, free online, shooters and PS Home. Ps ui use to be nice to look at, ps5 doesn’t have the natural feel as the xmb.

 

[rofif]

It's ok but kinda a waste of space?I mean.. it's barely anything special?
Just some info that can be found in other places... I prefer game graphic when hovering over a game

 

[[Sigma]]

Although it's decent overall, things like the "Friends Activity" widget is half assed and should be on the level of the activity feed on PS4.

 

[semiconscious]

you have to have at least 3 of them active. i want the ability to remove all of them...

 

[Sushi_Combo]

Honestly, such a great addition to the dashboard. I really enjoy how much can be customized.

 

[Icymanipulator]

SEARCH BY DEVELOPER
please

 

[Fake]

Pretty useless for me. Folders and themes are my need.

 

[Inviusx]

Very cool feature, at a glance info like that is really helpful without digging through menus.