PlayStation has revealed that the very much requested PlayStation Console themes will be returning to PlayStation 5 on April 24th, along with a new Audio Focus mode.
The feature was originally added for PlayStation's 30th Anniversary, but was removed after the event ended.
With the upcoming update, users will once again be able to select between PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, or PlayStation 4 settings, which will add new UI graphics to the main menu, and replace the console's sound effects with the sounds from the chosen console generation.
Additionally the Audio Focus mode will allow users to customize how sound is treated, to suit everyone's listening needs. It can be used to adjust sound from the left/right side when using headphones, boost vocals, or even change the pitch.
For more on how this works, here is the overview as provided by the PlayStation Blog.
When the audio focus setting is turned on, you can choose from a range of preset options which makes it easier to distinguish sounds like in-game character dialogue, subtle sound effects such as footsteps and rustling grass, as well as voices in party chats for a more immersive gaming experience.
To enable audio focus, go to [Settings] > [Sound] > [Volume] > [Audio Focus]. This feature can also be accessed from the Control Center, so you can easily adjust the settings during gameplay.
You can choose from four preset focus type options for which sounds to boost:
- Boost Low Pitch: Amplify low-frequency sounds like roaring engines and rumbling noises.
- Boost Voices: Amplify voice chats, character voices, and other middle-frequency sounds.
- Boost High Pitch: Amplify high-frequency sounds like footsteps and metallic noises.
- Boost Quiet Sounds: Amplify low-volume sounds in a wide range of frequencies.
You can set the level of support for each preset type from three different levels (Weak, Medium, Strong).
Additionally, you can also choose to adjust the level of support for the preset for Left / Right channels separately to meet your specific preferences.
The audio focus feature is available when using headphones connected via USB or analog jack. It is not supported for HDMI connections through TV, AV receivers or soundbars.
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