How To Change Themes On Your PS5 – Full Guide

🔄 1. Make Sure Your PS5 Is Up To Date

Before you start, double-check that your PS5 is running the latest version of its system software. Most consoles will prompt you on startup, but you can always go to:

Settings → System → System Software → System Software Update

to check manually.

⚙️ 2. Go to Your PS5 Settings

From your home screen, navigate to the upper-right corner of the screen and select the Settings (gear icon) next to your profile.

🎛️ 3. Select “System” → “Appearance”

Once inside Settings, scroll down and select System.

From there, go to Appearance (located midway down the menu).

🎨 4. Open “Appearance and Sound”

Now that you’re in the Appearance menu, look for Appearance and Sound and press X to open it.

Here, you’ll find a list of available visual themes:

• Default

• PlayStation 2

• PlayStation 3

• PlayStation 4

These aren’t downloadable themes, but preset styles designed by Sony to emulate previous console generations.

🖼️ 5. Select Your Preferred Theme

Simply choose the theme you like—if you select the PS2 theme, for example, your menus will adopt a nostalgic look with design elements inspired by the classic PS2 interface.

Press X to apply your chosen theme. Once selected, you’ll notice the changes immediately across your home screen and menus.

💡 Bonus Tip

Want your PS5 to feel even more personal?

While you can’t upload custom wallpapers or music (yet), you can:

• Change your profile picture and cover image via the PlayStation App or browser

• Organize your games for a cleaner interface

• Use game-specific backgrounds by hovering over titles on your home screen

🔚 Final Thoughts

While Sony hasn’t brought back custom downloadable themes just yet, this built-in Appearance and Sound section gives you a fun way to add personality to your PS5. It’s easy, fast, and totally worth a try—especially for longtime PlayStation fans who want a hit of nostalgia.

Got questions? Drop them in the comments of the video tutorial and I’ll help you out.

📺 Watch the Full Video Tutorial

🔄 1. Make Sure Your PS5 Is Up To Date Before you start, double-check that your PS5 is running the latest version of its system software. Most consoles will prompt you on startup, but you can always go to: Settings → System → System Software → System Software Update to check manually. ⸻ ⚙️ 2. Go to Your PS5 Settings From your home screen, navigate to the upper-right corner of the screen and select the Settings (gear icon) next to your profile. ⸻ 🎛️ 3. Select “System” → “Appearance” Once inside Settings, scroll down and select System. From there, go to Appearance (located midway down the menu). ⸻ 🎨 4. Open “Appearance and Sound” Now that you’re in the Appearance menu, look for Appearance and Sound and press X to open it. Here, you’ll find a list of available visual themes: • Default • PlayStation 2 • PlayStation 3 • PlayStation 4 These aren’t downloadable themes, but preset styles designed by Sony to emulate previous console generations. ⸻ 🖼️ 5. Select Your Preferred Theme Simply choose the theme you like—if you select the PS2 theme, for example, your menus will adopt a nostalgic look with design elements inspired by the classic PS2 interface. Press X to apply your chosen theme. Once selected, you’ll notice the changes immediately across your home screen and menus. ⸻ 💡 Bonus Tip Want your PS5 to feel even more personal? While you can’t upload custom wallpapers or music (yet), you can: • Change your profile picture and cover image via the PlayStation App or browser • Organize your games for a cleaner interface • Use game-specific backgrounds by hovering over titles on your home screen ⸻ 🔚 Final Thoughts While Sony hasn’t brought back custom downloadable themes just yet, this built-in Appearance and Sound section gives you a fun way to add personality to your PS5. It’s easy, fast, and totally worth a try—especially for longtime PlayStation fans who want a hit of nostalgia. Got questions? Drop them in the comments of the video tutorial and I’ll help you out. ⸻ 📺 Watch the Full Video Tutorial Want to follow along visually? Watch the full step-by-step video right here: 👉 How To Change Themes On Your PS5 – Full Guide