Sony tests redesigned PS5 home menu in beta

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Beta testers for the PlayStation 5 have shared screenshots of a new dashboard layout, moving key apps to a top row for easier access. The update allows navigation between sections using the L1 and R1 buttons. Sony has not yet confirmed the changes.

A participant in the PS5 beta program discovered the updated home menu upon booting their console. The redesign shifts the PSN Store, media apps, and PS Plus management to an upper area of the dashboard. Users can switch between these elements using the L1 and R1 shoulder buttons, simplifying navigation from the main interface.

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Roku rolls out new home screen with prominent ad space

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Roku has begun updating its smart TV operating system with a redesigned home screen that features a large permanent advertisement on the right side. The change marks the first major overhaul in a decade and includes new personalization tools powered by AI. Users in the US are starting to see the update automatically on their devices.

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Xbox rolls out filters to organize game libraries

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Microsoft has started testing new filters in an Xbox Insider update to help players sort through cluttered game libraries. The changes aim to distinguish between purchased titles, shared games, and Game Pass subscriptions. Additional features include a revamped startup sequence and tiered Gamerscore badges.

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Microsoft rolls out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs

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Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 devices, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. The controller-optimized interface, first debuted on the Asus ROG Ally X handheld, provides a console-like full-screen experience. The rollout is gradual across select users and markets.

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