PS5 UI’s Activities Criticized As Distracting Rather Than Time-Saving
The PlayStation 5 user interface has faced criticism from some for how the Activity Cards remove some of the fun from games and prove distracting.
You Are Reading :PS5 UIs Activities Criticized As Distracting Rather Than TimeSaving
Some journalists who have been able to experience the new user interface for the PlayStation 5 have criticized the Activity Cards for being distracting and feeling too much like work. The UI is likely to be one of the most important features in the next-gen console and Sony gave players a detailed look at the dashboard and in-game elements that will be available to players.
The criticism is more bad news for Sony after it emerged that the PS5 will have almost no launch exclusives when it releases in November. Earlier today, the publisher announced that Destruction AllStars would no longer be available from November 12. The game will now launch in February and be a free download for those with a PlayStation Plus subscription.
Some players have criticized the new Cards system that is part of the Ps5’s fresh user interface that Sony detailed this month. Most of this criticism is centered around the Activities section, which shows players a list of different tasks that they can do in a game. it also allows users to quickly jump into different modes or levels with the press of a button. But TechRadar has also pointed out that it can prove to be a huge distraction. This is because Activity Cards also provide details stats about player progression in a game, information that not only removes the need to explore a game but also provides a sort of task list that some players will feel like they have to complete. In some cases, it could even make playing games more like a job, according to TechRadar.
Sony is not the only manufacturer to reveal a new UI for its next-gen console. Almost immediately after Sony’s announcement, Microsoft also unveiled the UI that the Xbox Series X/S will use. Unlike the PS5 UI, the interface on Microsoft’s consoles has not changed significantly. Instead, it has largely streamlined the system that is currently available on the Xbox One, with certain sections optimized so that players can access areas like the store much more quickly. Perhaps the most obvious change is the fact that players can now use dynamic themes on the home screen.
With Sony switching up the UI for the PS5 quite a lot compared to the interface used in the PS4, it was always likely to be contentious with some players. The sheer amount of changes means there is lots of new information to take in and more menus to get to grips with. With Activity Cards being so prominently integrated with the PlayStation 5’s games, if it is distracting rather than useful, it could pose a major problem for Sony.
Link Source : https://screenrant.com/ps5-ui-activities-criticized-distracting-time-saving/