I quite like the PS3’s new(ish) Dynamic Themes, they’re clever, often pretty slick and a lovely backdrop to your XMB. However, that’s kind of the problem – with the XMB in the way you don’t really get the chance to see them in all their intended glory, instead having to peer through sometimes poorly designed icons.
However, we believe that this may change in the near future. Although nobody’s confirmed anything yet, we’re hoping that a future firmware update will allow the PS3 to use Dynamic Themes as a ‘proper’ screensaver, without the XMB icons and any other visual noise by virtue of a stand-alone mode.
We’re not sure whether this new mode will actually be labeled as a screensaver or whether it’ll be something the music playback feature uses as some kind of visualiser, but it’s interesting that Sony haven’t already offered this option – some of the themes, such as the Afrika one, really need to be seen without the XMB on top.
So, stock up on your Dynamic Themes and hopefully at some point we’ll be able to view them in their proverbial birthday suits, as nature intended.
theDAZBOMEGATRON | 08/02/2010 13:03
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Phew, thought I’d been scooped again!
Nice idea, it belongs at the top of the list, along with new visualizations. MilkDrop on the PS3! Start a campaign.
Erroneus | 08/02/2010 13:18
Wanted "Trophy Hunter" but was too late.
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Flower dynamic theme god damnit! Make it now! NOOOOOOOOOW! This a screensaver would be perfect.
cc_star | 08/02/2010 13:22
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Agreed, it would by far be the best theme as a screensaver
Mickey2010 | 08/02/2010 13:22
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I Would Like Flower Dynamic Theme Too.But Even A inFamous Or Fifa 2010 One Would Be Nice.
Dexter17 | 08/02/2010 15:55
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I think that a Flower dynamic theme may be too bright. You would hardly be able to see the XMB!
Erroneus | 08/02/2010 19:04
Wanted "Trophy Hunter" but was too late.
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But it would be pretty
Boomshanks | 08/02/2010 20:12
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Pretty colors
Amphlett | 08/02/2010 13:22
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I’ll wait before I go buying any dynamic themes. They’re pretty naff as it as and if Sony were to prep a screensaver function then I reckon they’d build a screensaver specifically.
Foxhound_Solid | 08/02/2010 13:24
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got the LBP DT and i love it. Gonna get the HR one as tho as its really atmospheric….
Squalje | 08/02/2010 14:12
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LBP DT is awesome, I have not changed my theme ever since I bought it. Would like some more though. A FF13 DT would be nice too since it’s coming up to March.
bunimomike | 08/02/2010 13:29
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It’s the very reason I wish Sony would open up the PS3 to the community. I appreciate the potential for a hacked Playstation to open the pirated-games flood-gates but GeoHot’s actions might actually lend itself well to this. Ok, ignoring the bloke himself, let’s just have the PS3 as a stunning media centre for all things digital. Not just what Sony offer us (in a very limited sense). I want screensavers, a demo scene (just like the old Amiga days), indie developer competitions, etc.
andytorr | 08/02/2010 13:38
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Isn’t it about time we had a new firmware?
This year alone I’ve had 6 of my friends sell their 360 for a PS3, and they’re all banging on about cross game chat. Pleeeease Sony
Tuffcub | 08/02/2010 13:40
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Tell them to get a frickin life.
Roynaldo | 08/02/2010 13:50
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I still dont see the great appeal behind cross game chat. I for one wouldnt like to be on the phone while im concentrating on my game….which is basically what it is.
Tuffcub | 08/02/2010 14:10
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Exactly. I dont want to here you gossiping about Darksiders whilst im sniping in Killzone.
Lone Wolf | 08/02/2010 13:42
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I haven’t downloaded any Dynamic themes but to be used as a screensaver seems like a feature that could’ve been in FW3.00.
YamsterSG | 08/02/2010 13:47
Sarcastic.
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Personally, I LIKED the Heavy Rain theme. Even if it was just a little TOO swooshy.
TheShepanator | 08/02/2010 14:19
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The heavy rain theme would be much better without that grey wall and just that piece of trademark oragami in the space on the right, sound effects would be nice too.
iBirch | 08/02/2010 14:39
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I the idea of screensavers, would be nice to have when downloading things.
cam the man | 08/02/2010 14:51
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Which territory has the Afrika theme?
AlterEgo76 | 08/02/2010 14:59
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It’s in the Hong Kong and Japanese stores but you have to pay for it now. I missed out on picking it up for free and it looks like the game & theme will never see the light of day in Europe…
TH1882FC | 08/02/2010 14:53
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I’d like something simple like the bubbles on the screen on johnathon ross… or a nice naff fish tank.
Aimless | 08/02/2010 16:06
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Sorry, is this a rumour with some sort of basis or just something plucked from TSA’s behind? I would assume it’s the former but the actual wording suggests the latter.
SIR-DARK-HAZE | 08/02/2010 18:39
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Cant wait for my Heavy Rain DT, i want them too release a BioShock 1/2, also so that we can see our theme/ images while on a game.
RFC2007 | 08/02/2010 19:56
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the heavy rain theme would be so much better with the sound of rain falling. i wish there was an option to choose between standard menu sounds, and the ones that come with themes too, as some of them are bloody awful, and ruin potentially good themes altogether. i downloaded the south park dynamic theme, and its absolutely crap, because of the sound effects they’ve added in. an option to turn off would be great.
Darkmiss | 08/02/2010 22:33
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This ia a pretty simple thing to impliment already.
The playstation has a power saving feature for your PS3 joypad that sends it into sleep mode after 5 minuets of inactivity…
so why not simply make the XMB icons fade out at the same time the joypad goes into powers saver mode, leaving the dynamic theme the only thing visible on screen.
Then when your ready to return to your PS3, you press the PS3 button on the joypad and that bring back the XMB at the same time.
Tie in the dynamin screen saver mode with the power saver mode of the joypad…. SIMPLE!
f0wl3r89 | 09/02/2010 11:32
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good idea that wud look smart