If you're familiar with retro consoles like the PlayStation 1 or PS2, you probably remember a simpler time when video game consoles didn't require a user interface. With newer consoles like the PS4, it's important to choose a user interface.
One interesting benefit of a user interface is that you can change the theme to suit your needs. The good news is that you have many options. Whether you're looking for something simple that won't distract you, or a colorful and animated interface to show off to your friends, the choices can feel endless. .
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Launch the Dynamic Theme (Dynamic, Free)
Why wait to actually play? Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to begin feeling how do you play it With the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 When you start Dynamic Theme, your entire UI will look like it's from the game. Selecting an icon gives you the same sound effect you hear in the game's menu. Characters from the series are also visible in the background.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Dynamic Theme (dynamic, free)
A low key dynamic theme that fits the tone of the epic western Red Dead Redemption 2 Dynamic Theme replaces the system's standard music with bitter strings, and drawings of the main characters can be seen in manuals and box art. However, one of them is particularly hated so if you look at the subject for too long, you may get angry.
The Last of Us: Part II Ellie Theme (dynamic, $ 3)
The Last of Us: Part II hasn't come out yet, but this dynamic theme will help you prepare for release. With creepy music and a shot of older Ellie holding a rifle in the woods, Ellie hovers around the screen, partially covering menu items, but without affecting your ability to get to the icon you want.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Theme (dynamic, $ 3)
The dynamics Assassin's Creed Odyssey The theme brings the protagonists Kassandra and Alexios to your screen, swapping the two locations as you work your way through the menus. The gold trim on the outside also goes perfectly with the ancient Greek surroundings.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's Shipwreck Theme (dynamic, $ 2)
Even if you've never been looking for antiques with Nathan Drake, this animated underwater shipwreck, inspired by the Uncharted series of cinematic action / adventure games, will bring a nice atmosphere of adventure to your console.
Laser cats from space (dynamic, $ 3)
People love space, cats, and lasers so combining the three seems like an easy win. This fun, animated theme, in which cats shoot lasers from their eyes while soaring in space, could be a recall to one of SNL's early digital shorts.
Firewatch (dynamic, $ 3.50)
One of the quietest options we've ever seen is this theme, which is based on Campo Santo's excellent title Fire watch offers beautiful views from playing with trees swaying in parallax in addition to music from the soundtrack.
Rocket League (static, free)
Missile league The position as a modern classic is currently unassailable. So, if you are one of the millions of fans of Psyonix 'automobile soccer game, you can also show it off with this nifty theme that features some dramatically framed stills and beautiful blue icons!
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty (dynamic, free)
Many of the themes available for your PS4 are abstract and minimal. that is definitely not one. Based on the classic Oddworld series of platform adventure games, this animated theme has lots of active elements, like mudokons stomping through your back or ave polishing your screen.
PlayStation 20th Anniversary (dynamic, free)
Long-time PlayStation fans can get a nostalgic kick from this original PlayStation (PS1) anniversary motif in the image of the original Sony console. The light gray background is subtly structured with the legendary four button shapes of the PlayStation, which also regularly fly across the screen in colorful 3D shapes.
Trip (dynamic, $ 2)
The gaming company travel is one of the most famous PlayStation exclusive products of all time. Hence, it makes perfect sense to bring these beautiful graphics to your system's user interface. When you start all of your gaming sessions with this breathtaking view, all of your adventures will become a little bit more epic.
3D Retaliation Rampage (dynamic, $ 2)
There are tons of themes available for the PS4 reference games, but this is a game too! Bad guys will run towards your character in silhouette and you can kill him with the Tarantino-style thumb stick. There's a kill counter in the corner, and you get a special 100-hit victory screen.
Dark Souls III: Transitory Lands (dynamic, free)
This is where many game-derived themes simply port their images directly Dark souls III The theme is more stylized and gives nice results. Rendered in black and white, illustrated on a weathered parchment structure, a knight wanders from left to right and encounters various iconic locations from the game.
Transistor (dynamic, $ 3)
Supergiant's transistor had interesting gameplay, but we noticed most for its great graphics and music, both of which translate wonderfully into this dynamic cyberpunk style theme. Even if you've never heard of the game, this is just a wonderfully chic sci-fi skin for your PS4.
Life is strange (static, free)
Where many themes from games provide a dramatic backdrop, this is the static theme from episodic adventures Life is strange Instead, it has a handcrafted drawing and collage look straight from the diary of artistic teenage protagonist Max. Put on a shoe shine and get ready to feel your emotions.
Driveclub (static, free)
In stark contrast to some of the more animated and visually busier themes, we love this free theme from the racing game Drive club for its bold simplicity with graphic representations of cars emblazoned on a clean, red background.
Untitled Goose Game (dynamic, free)
This topic, which was definitely a hit in 2019, has still gotten a lot of hype over the past year, so there's no way we can cross it off our list. With all the trash the goose collects, you can show your love for this game with one colorful, dynamic theme .
Tetris effect metamorphosis (dynamic, free)
If you think your home screen is missing a bit of color, then this is it Tetris theme could be just the right addition. With different figures in a starry landscape Tetris The Effect Metamorphosis theme spices up your TV while you decide which game to play.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (dynamic, free)
FromSoftware has made a name for itself as a creator of challenging games with lots of lore and beautiful views. If you're a fan of the studio's newest game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Then this dynamic theme with a smoky haze and iconic characters from the game is for you PS4 home screen .
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