Half of PlayStation 5 users bypass rest mode, opting for a complete system shutdown instead, according to Sony. This surprising statistic, revealed by Cory Gasaway, VP of Game, Product, and Player Experiences at Sony Interactive Entertainment, highlights a significant user preference divergence. The revelation emerged during an interview with Stephen Totilo, focusing on the design philosophy behind the PS5's Welcome Hub, introduced in 2024.
The Welcome Hub, a product of a PlayStation hackathon, aimed to create a unified user experience despite this stark split in rest mode usage. Gasaway noted a 50/50 split between US users seeing the PS5 Explore page versus their last played game, showcasing the hub's adaptive nature. The customizable interface aims to provide a consistent starting point for all PS5 users.
While no single reason explains the widespread avoidance of rest mode, anecdotal evidence suggests potential issues with internet functionality for some users. Others simply prefer a complete shutdown. This data, however, offers valuable insight into the design considerations behind the PS5's user interface. The 50% figure underscores the importance of catering to diverse user behaviors and preferences in console design.
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