If there's one thing that this author can't stand about Sony, it's the company's needless obsession with tinkering. This can be a good thing in some instances, as it strives to improve its systems with tweaks and changes – but sometimes we get the impression that it just makes adjustments for the sheer sake of it. And it's followed that trend with PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 by putting the PlayStation Store icon in the most annoying place possible.
We understand the logic: it's put it on the main ribbon to make it more prominent. The problem? This area of the user interface is already cluttered – even with the reduction to 15 apps applied – and now it looks messy, claustrophobic, and is quite frankly stressing this scribe out. Just look at it, sat there all purposeful and proud, getting in the darn way. Why couldn't it stay on the top layer of the menu, where it was always accessible but tidily tucked away?
There's not even any LiveArea-esque functionality showing the latest releases, and, to cap it all, we can't get the plaza to load at the time of typing. We're sure that this is all down to server strain, but we're seriously considering launching a petition to get this icon moved back to where it came from. Are we being hysterical, or do you share our sentiment? Sign on the dotted line in the comments section below.
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That's crazy. Was absolutely fine where it was!
I really, really hate this. I actually feel angry about it.
#1stworldproblems In all seriousness, its not that bad, but yeah pretty pointless to move it really
Start the petition!
@KratosMD It's always on the far left, just sat there, goading you.
I agree with this article.
I must admit, it does make getting to 'What's New' a bit harder, because I just used to hold down left on the d-pad to get there, and now I end up at the store instead.
I'm sure we'll get used to it, but yeah, why even bother moving it?
Who cares, storm in a teacup....
@blah01 Of course I'm being a little facetious. However, I do still think that it's a ridiculous change.
Did this really warrant its own article? I actually think it makes more sense in its new position.
That's pretty annoying.. more so because it clashes so bad with themes (much like many of the other Sony icons). As long as it doesn't move, it's manageable... but still an annoying move.
It does make me wonder what kind of people think up this mess, games in a games file would tidy it up no end.
There should be more customisation to the ui anyway so we can organise things to our individual liking
My OCD senses are tingling
If you dont visit the store regularly, would it not just fall off your list, or the very least much further down? If so that seems like its making it less prominent than an always right there, one level up, placement.
I hate this too and think that there should be no "built in" items on that bar.
here's sammy's reaction.
I like the new change. I can see why they did it. I don't think many people used the what's new tab all that much and now you need to pass it to get to the store. Plus the store stands out more for new comers who just wanna get new games faster and this is more intising. I still think this is a valid article and people are entitled to there opinion but I like that change.
IKR! I totally agree with you, Sammster. Sony pulled a Nintendo
I'm glad I live in a society where I have ample food and opportunity and this is what amounts to a serious problem.
@get2sammyb - You really better take a vacation before E3.
After the entire store makeover Sony had on the PS3 nothing can bother me ever again. That and the locked Singstar icon under games, which I've never ever played and never will.
Okay, I've got a theory about this, which is pure speculation. Up until now the store was integrated in the OS, kinda like the friends, or the trophy list. What I suspect happened is they changed it to an actual app, like Netflix, so since all the apps are on that bottom row, that might be why it's there now.
Now, why would they do that? Well, me and a lot of people I know have issues accessing the store, for example if I've played a game, and then quit and try to go on the store, it just won't open. I can only open the store if it's the first thing I do when turning on the PS4, or if I log out and log back in. I'm hoping that turning it into an app might make it more stable.
Anyway, this is just my theory
If they are going to add it there then they could have at least left the original icon where it was, couldn't they?
@DrClayman are you saying that happened, before or after the patch?
@get2sammyb
Ah yes, its grand, I can understand your annoyed at Sony....we need folders for all this stuff, nice transparent ones which expand when scrolled across and open fully when clicked. I know its Linux but a script isn't that hard to write.
@Quorthon No one's debating that this is at the very, very, very bottom of 'real world' problems. It doesn't make any less stupid, though.
@DrClayman
You probably are right.... It would make sense to have as an app. The library would have to jump through a few extra hoops to connect to the store...but it still could.
@TOMBOY25 xD im sure that is his reaction! I know it is mine too! XD
how did u get bloodborne picture on ur background.
I agree, it started bothering me the moment I saw it there. It should have stayed where it was dang it. Make that petition Sammy.
@BladeRider I've had issues with the store before the patch, pretty much since the ps4 launch, and so have many people, but not everyone. I can't tell if that's been fixed after this patch though, I'm still at work atm.
I'll sign your petition if you create it
I might be the minority here, but i actually like the new location where the PS Store is now. It felt out of place on the top left.
Sony should have placed it to the right of "What's New" this way it does not get in the way.
But I also preferred the old location.
This is absolutely annoying, but not nearly as bad as the ad ticker they slapped on the PS3 interface. They should at least have given the option for Plus members to ditch that.
@get2sammyb
I'll see if I find it annoying later tonight.
At the same time, on it's worst day, the PS4 menu is still a million times better than the PS3 menu.
At the same time, we are a laughable species.
@get2sammyb
I'm sorry, a little facetious? Come on now.
I think the position of it fine in my opinion. The only problem I have with it is the damn design. If they want it to be more prominent. Make it unique. Transparent background (getting rid of that dark blue to lighter blue gradient.) Go away with the "PlayStation Store" text until you hover over it. Also, when hovering over it. Illuminate the borders of the bag.
It actually didn't bother me at all.
@get2sammyb
Like you I find it annoying, just as I find any unnecessary items hogging what little space we have to show off our games (I'm looking at you TV and Movie Apps folder). I was livid enough to complain to Sony about that a short while back and, I guess, this is my punishment for wasting their time. Doomed to view yet another unwanted item in my game real estate.
Well this is silly. The article, the article is ridiculous.
is this really an issue i mean really, if anything i prefer it there than at the top
They could've just put in the option. I mean if they added button customization, why not add more customizable options for the UI.
I would love to toss all the TV/video related apps to the top section of the UI so there's a clear distinction (it would also help relieve some clutter). DrClayman does bring up a good point in saying everything at the top may only be OS-based though.
It feels wrong. I searched through all the settings hoping for a fix, though I knew there wasn't one
@get2sammyb I don't feel angry but I agree with everything you wrote. Seems like Sony if is trying by all means to oversell itself.
And that 15 app area needs a hard hard fixing! It's so disorganized!
Is the tagline in reference to "I am all of me" from Shadow the Hedgehog? If so... DO IT. DO IT. DO IT. DO IT!
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