CediFonei Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) Kinda a silly topic, but I can't help but wonder. When it comes to choosing a theme for your PS console's background, am I the only one who vastly prefers the theme you get for free with the console over any "Premium" themes you might buy on PSN, such as "Flow" on PS4? As in, I would be more likely to buy PSN themes like Flow instead of those themed after Object X, Character Y, or Series Z. Sure, I'll look into getting avatars from specific franchises, but that's moreso an icon that provides a vague sense of identity on PSN rather than an aspect of the console centralized around my gaming activity. As an all-around gamer, I appreciate not affiliating my console with any specific franchise as I feel that better reflects my interests, rather than constantly making me think of Game Q as I think about what game I want to play that day. And the constantly animated, abstract style is something I really enjoy, too. It's eye catching, but not attention whoring. I'd actually like to see more Themes with a similar amount of... abstract-ness... Maybe I'm overthinking this, but I feel like that's generally why I prefer the default themes over anything paid on PSN. What do ya'll think? Edited June 19, 2016 by CediFonei 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaTrash Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Nah Idgaf what my console represents to the massive amount of people who never see it. No one ever sees my dashboard. For me personally, the default theme is clean which is nice, but it's boring. There's plenty of clean themes that are nice too, so it loses out. The transistor theme for example is real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrerDaurat Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) I use the default theme too, it looks cleaner and I don't spend a lot of time in the main menu anyway. I've used other themes, but they all look too messy for my taste and I always end using the default one Edited June 19, 2016 by marc_cp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xel Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) I prefer to see less shit on my screen tbh, though I wish they would change the default theme music it's getting old. Edited June 19, 2016 by Xeliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAskHole Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I used the default for like 1 year, then changed to Firewatch: The Transistor theme is also pretty cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesar Clown Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I prefer to see less shit on my screen tbh, though I wish they would change the default theme music it's getting old. I just mute it whenever I'm going to spend more than 10 seconds on the menu. That's the drawback of the themes, even premium ones rarely change the music. As for themes, I go with premium themes, but only of things I like. It adds a tiny bit of customization, which is nice. It's not like a PC or Xbox360/One, where you have full customization (you could make your own themes with a PC program for the Xbox360 and while the Xbox One doesn't let you, every achievement you earn also gives you a background image for your Xbox One), but it's alright. Due to them selling the themes on the PS Store, the selection can be extremely limited. I waited quite a while for them to finally sell a New World Zoro theme from One Piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr1sonRUS Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 For ps4 im prefer the Journey theme and Tearaway. Oh and theme with robots from pre installed ps4 mini game. Forgot it name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I've always gone with premium themes over the standard theme, PS3 and 4. I currently have the Heavy Rain dynamic theme on PS3 and the Paragon pre-order theme on my PS4, I just think they look nice and I have something to look at. (not my screenshots) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenpai Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I would have to agree with the OP. I don't really like using a theme from a game. Even if I really liked it, doesn't mean I'm now going to devote my entire Playstation experience to it. Not to mention, themes are really below low priority to me. I turn on my machine to play, not to stare at the menu, so the default theme works just fine to me. It's low-key and even changes color from time to time, so it doesn't get too stale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juzota Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I got The Last Of Us themes for both PS3 and PS4. I like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetEntity Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I use standard (dark blue color) theme for PS3 and 20th Anniversary theme for Vita. PS3's Tales of Symphonia Chronicles theme is also nice, but I use it only from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuffyZorugelion Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Well, what I absolutely prefer is the Wallpaper option on PS3. It took a while to find a theme I liked for the PS4. Right now I have the FF7 Remake theme which is nice. I love the sound effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 If we had all the themes Japan has, you would be talking otherwise Nope, I don't like the default ones, they feel way too generic. I need my waifus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undead Wolf Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 If we had all the themes Japan has, you would be talking otherwise Nope, I don't like the default ones, they feel way too generic. I need my waifus. I couldn't agree more! The themes we get on our store tend to be pretty boring. A distinct lack of waifus. Japan gets all the best themes. Luckily for us we can download them with a Japanese account. Currently rocking the Tokyo Xanadu theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Default for me. PS4 runs a spec better... No I can not statistically prove it but it feels like it's smoother. Anyways it would be nice if it had more color variations. There's over 10 million colors and we get only 8?? C'mon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyantzu1986 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 i prefer Default Theme for PS3, never get tired of changing colors and patterns that changes each hour and week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncLEoniX Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 The default one is ok, but use mostly premium ones. I change my theme a lot, currently using the 7 Days to Die theme. Mostly use preorder or cheap themes that come out for a $1 or $2. Mostly game themes tho, not any themes that are object x, photo y, or animal z. The generic premium themes sorta suck, and are usually over priced for a theme. But have gotten a really neat Horizon theme, a Last of Us theme, and more. But really it doesn't matter in the end. You look at the home screen very little compared to the game screen. Speaking of all of this, is there any forum that has pics of most of the themes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CediFonei Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 If we had all the themes Japan has, you would be talking otherwise Nope, I don't like the default ones, they feel way too generic. I need my waifus. That is actually the opposite of what I'm saying. As far as my console themes go, I actually prefer non-specific, minimalistic designs over highly detailed ones. 'Sides, I'm pretty sure there's already a Shantae theme on PSN which I could get if my primary interest with themes was waifus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhajiitWerewolf Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I tend to use themes on the ps3 and ps4 but not ones associated with games. I thibk right now I have a dynamic werewolf theme on the ps3 and the Nightmares Unhinged theme on the ps4. However on the vita I much prefer customizing my screen with screenshots I've taken from the Danganronpa games, and other visual novels like Amnesia Memories and Code Realize. Although I do think I used the Danganronpa Despair Girls theme when that came came out. I really wish I could just take the music from that theme and use my screenshots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-Fly Spider-Guy Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I like any theme that moves and is pretty to look at. Right now I've got ... shit, I forgot. Anyway, the Oddworld and Order 1886 themes are great and I love them. On PS3 I'm rockin' a CoD: Ghosts theme I got for ordering the game back in the day, it moves a little bit and I like it. On Vita I'm straight up never leaving the default theme. Basically, I just want my background to move and look pretty, static backgrounds are satan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatyCZ Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I was and Im using default on my PS4, PS3, PSVita. I only changing color to the darkest possible. I have try many themes for free or even for money but default is default :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffedgz Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Im a fan of the default theme but do like the option to get other themes installed on it, free or otherwise. Do wish the themes during a preorder were a bit more then just a static theme but buggers cant be choosers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPage17 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I use the Journey theme. Really the only theme I never get tired of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Galleth Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I just have the default purple one. I, for one, don't want to pay 2-5 bucks for a theme on my ps4. That's why I just download a picture from the Internet and put it as my ps3 background. I currently have a picture of one of my favorite Red vs. Blue characters. What I really, really want, though, is to assign the screenshots you take in game for a theme no the ps4. I have a lot of beautiful, breathtaking photos from Uncharted 4 and Mirror's Edge: Catalyst. And I wasn't lucky enough to get the Catalyst theme for preorder as I prefer discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asvinia Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I use the Entwined theme. It's pretty without being too intrusive or messy, otherwise I would just use the default. I've tried the free Bloodborne and Farcry 4 themes but they're just far too messy looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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