Sony recently commemorated PlayStation’s 30th anniversary with a variety of exciting offerings, including new PS Plus features, exclusive hardware, and nostalgic PS5 themes that honor the legacy of the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4. Among these, an old-school PS1-style boot screen stands out, drawing a wave of nostalgia from gamers worldwide.
These anniversary themes have struck a chord with fans, allowing them to revisit cherished memories from PlayStation’s storied past. Despite their popularity, there’s no confirmed timeline for how long these themes will remain available. The plan seems to be temporary, but devotees are hopeful that their voices might convince Sony to make these themes a permanent option.
In the midst of this, Domino’s Pizza has taken a unique step—joining the chorus of fans urging Sony to preserve these themes on the PS5. The pizza giant’s official Facebook page recently featured a post showcasing the iconic PS1 start-up screen on a PS5, elegantly captioned with, “Dear PlayStation, please keep this forever.” This post gained tremendous traction, garnishing over 44,000 reactions, more than 1,300 comments, and upwards of 2,800 shares. Clearly, many are rallying behind Domino’s wish for Sony to retain these themes.
This move by Domino’s offers a glimpse into just how many gamers wish for these themes to permanently grace their consoles. In fact, a petition for the preservation of these 30th anniversary themes has already garnered over 12,000 signatures. Should Sony opt to retract these beloved features, it’s easy to foresee an uproar among the fanbase. Conversely, a decision to retain them permanently would likely be celebrated with great enthusiasm.
As anticipation builds, some PlayStation enthusiasts are speculating that these anniversary themes may be just the beginning of something bigger. There’s been an ongoing demand for dynamic themes to make a comeback on the PS5, a feature that gained popularity during the PS4 era. Sony has yet to announce any new plans regarding dynamic themes for its newest console generation, but that doesn’t stop fans from clutching onto hope for future updates.
