PS5 Gamers Frustrated by Annoying Homepage Ad Bug
PlayStation PS5 Update Spams Users with Unsolicited Ads
It’s yet another frustration for tech fans, and now it’s Sony PlayStation’s turn to upset the masses. With the recent update in September for the PS5 operating system, users have taken to expressing their irritation online after being faced with unexpected ads plastered onto their home screens.
Hovering over video game artwork on the PS5 home screen has a new unpleasant surprise – ads. That’s right, friends! No longer will gamers see unique game artwork. Instead, they’ll encounter promos, related YouTube videos, software patch announcements, and outdated information, all taking over their usual gaming experience.
Reports by IGN have shed light on the issue, with various games, including Call of Duty, featuring ads in place of artwork. If you hover over the Spider-Man: Miles Morales icon, the PS5 offers an opportunity to watch a clip from the Across the Spider-Verse film that’s already been out for 15 months.
Moreover, some games’ homescreens have shown outdated content, leaving users wondering whether this might be a glitch or an intentional move.
The problem resonates with Xbox users who have long been plagued by full-page ads on their home screens, which further highlights concerns about the rising tide of ads on gaming platforms.
Take a look at some reactions from users on Twitter:
"So it turns out that the recent PS5 UI update that let you disable all the advertisements on the dashboard was too good to be true. Now EVERY SINGLE GAME on your homescreen shows you an advertisement in the background with no way to remove them lol" – Earl Turlet (@alfredobofa)
"Just saw the new PS5 UI update changes the background of games from their normal key art to news/ads for all games with no option to change it even if it’s months or years old… How does stuff like this get the greenlight man? It’s so bad. Really hope Sony changes this." – MBG (@xMBGx)
Clearly, users aren’t impressed with the recent update and are taking to social media to voice their discontent.
What do you think, fellow gamers? Are ads the new normal for console gaming, or should gamers have more control over the content on their home screens?
