2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the mighty PlayStation, which was first released in Japan on December 3, 1994. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Sony has gone to great lengths to mark the occasion, with limited edition console releases, a huge PS Store sale with nearly 500 discounts and a couple of PlayStation Stars 30th Anniversary challenges are underway.
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PlayStation Stars 30th Anniversary Challenge Solutions (Classics, PS4 & PS5)
Players can earn some Polygon Man collectibles by completing the PlayStation Stars 30th Anniversary Challenges.
PlayStation 5 owners may also have noticed that for a limited period their consoles will display the classic PS1 splash screen when they boot up for the first time. They will also be able to choose from a number of dynamic themes that have been inspired by the four PlayStation consoles that came before the PS5, as well as a special 30th anniversary theme.
How to change 30th anniversary theme on PS5
The 30th anniversary theme will be selected by default. But if players navigate to settings menuthey will now see a new option at the top labeled PlayStation 30th Anniversary. From here, if they choose Appearance and sound option, they will be able to choose from the five available dynamic themes via a drop-down menu, or disable dynamic themes entirely by selecting Off. It's worth noting that these themes not only change the look of the PS5's dashboard, but also some of the sounds, which should serve as a huge nostalgia trip for older gamers.
How to keep the PS1 splash screen and 30th anniversary themes
Unfortunately, as of now, the PS1 home screen and 30th anniversary themes will only be available for a limited time. Sony hasn't announced exactly when they'll be removed, but the general consensus seems to be that they'll be gone in January. However, disconnecting from the internet and changing the console's internal clock suggests that Sony plans to remove them via an update, meaning PS5 owners can keep the PS1 home screen and 30th anniversary themes by declining all future software updates. Of course, this is a somewhat extreme option just to keep some cosmetics and likely won't be an option for those who play online or buy their games digitally. If so, gamers can only hope that Sony decides to leave the themes even after the 30th anniversary celebrations are over.
