Half of PlayStation 5 users bypass rest mode, opting for a complete system shutdown instead. This surprising statistic, revealed by Sony Interactive Entertainment's Cory Gasaway, prompted the development of the PS5's Welcome Hub. The Hub aims to create a consistent user experience despite diverse player preferences.
Gasaway, in an interview with Stephen Totilo, confirmed that a full 50% of US PS5 users forgo the rest mode feature. Rest mode, a key feature in modern consoles, allows for low-power operation while maintaining downloads and game sessions. Sony, emphasizing environmental responsibility, promoted rest mode as a power-saving feature for the PS5. However, its widespread adoption has fallen short of expectations.
As highlighted by IGN, Gasaway's comments, part of a larger article detailing the design of the 2024-introduced Welcome Hub, illustrate the significant user split. The Welcome Hub, born from a PlayStation hackathon, directly addresses this preference disparity. For 50% of US users, the PS5 initially displays the Explore page; internationally, the most recently played game takes center stage. The Hub's customizable interface aims to provide a unified, consistent starting point for all PS5 users.
The reasons behind this rest mode avoidance remain varied and unclear. While energy conservation is a primary benefit, some users report internet connectivity issues when rest mode is enabled, preferring to keep the console fully powered for downloads. Others experience no such problems and use rest mode without issue. Regardless, Gasaway's insights offer valuable context regarding the PS5's user interface design principles.
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