Topic: whats the best theme for the PS4?

The Game of Thrones Dynamic Theme is simple and clean, it's a shame it doesn't have the theme tune to go with it but it's definitely my favourite theme atm.

I went with the PS2 theme and I will say hearing the start up jingle and then the waves brought a flood of memories to me. I got goosebumps hearing it again after all these years it was like the first time I heard it on the PS2. It's hard to say if this one or the PSONE theme are my favorite now.

I don't own many themes but I have a strong belief that all the Persona 5 themes are great!

Has anyone noticed that using any of the dynamic themes tends to slow down the responsiveness of navigating their PS4 at all?

@Tasuki I hear you, it's magical. I adore it (moreso than the PSone theme, mainly because I used to leave the PS2 menu on to listen to those crashing waves whilst I did my homework... ah, nostalgia).

@Th3solution Sometimes, yes. It depends on the theme and how much it's asking your console to do. One of my favourite themes is the Uncharted 4 underwater one, with the fish, but because it's doing two different moving backgrounds, multiple random 3D objects and unique music, it did slow things down considerably and I stopped using it... meanwhile, the Uncharted: Drake's Fortune waterfall U-Boat theme was okay, because it was just one moving background and some music.

@Th3solution i have but since the update that lets you use custom backgrounds came along i haven't used a dynamic theme, i just make my own

@Th3solution yup. Ive gone back to static backgrounds. Im currently using one of the wipeout pack in themes (Auricom is it?) and it looks class. I just wish the theme didnt include the ship, the colouring and overall design splash are excellent but the ships too big and makes it look a bit cheap.

There's a free TLOU2 theme plus TLOU2 avatars in the JP store.

@WanderingBullet Cheers! I like a good theme. Currently got the Yoku's Island Express rocking on my PS4.

Only recently realised that some have a unique soundtack on em. One of the Resident Evils was well spooky. Especially if it is first thing in the morning.

The Dark Souls 3 Ringed City theme is really good. Takes you through some of the environments in the main game.

@JohnnyShoulder No problem, man. The theme is actually quite nice. Previously, I was using the Spider-man theme.

Switched to the Firewatch dynamic theme and I absolutely love it. When I came home the other day my partner told me that she fired up the PS4 to use Netflix and spent ten minutes or so on the home screen just browsing the apps from the left to the right and back, mesmerized by the background and music.

It also works as a friendly reminder to finally play Firewatch!

@KratosMD Do you mean the PS3 theme? I don't see any available for the PS4, and it's rather strange to me that they didn't seem to make any for it. Especially since it's what people care about now.

So far, the FF7R and Transistor themes are my favorites. The Transistor one especially has some really neat music.

I found a free theme called 'Indivisible'. I've no idea what Indivisible actually is, but the theme looks cool. When I'm not rocking one of my own screenshots, this is my go-to.

@KratosMD I just looked on the web store, put a theme filter on and didn’t find anything. I’ll try again, but that’s funny, because this isn’t the first time I haven’t found any.

@JJ-firl Do play Firewatch! I (finally) played it earlier this year and finished it in one sitting. Truly an example of great storytelling, and the voice acting is fantastic too. It sucks you into the game and doesn't let go until it ends.

@JJ-firl I want that theme so bad, but I feel uncomfortable actually paying for it.

@Tjuz I really should!

@Kidfried It's hard to feel uncomfortable when looking at something that pretty. Anyways, you could just pretend you bought Firewatch for 3,50 Euro more than what you paid for it. It's the first (and probably the last) time I paid for a theme but I don't regret it.

@Kidfried I know what you mean. I only usually get the free ones, the only times I've paid for themes is when I've either really enjoyed the game or I've got the game 2nd hand, and fancy showing the dev a bit of gratitude.

I usually change mine seasonally, so need find a good Autumn/Winter one from my collection.