alexbull_uk
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Now the PS4 has folders, it gets my vote.
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Which console's home screen has been the most clean and least cluttered?
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Kadin
Member
Never owned one but now I'm intrigued. I didn't mind the UI for my PSP.Like the Vita?
civilstrife
Member
What is this? He's not wrong. I love the Switch's UI, but it's essentially the same as PS4's minus features and information.
Yes, you could argue that it's more visually appealing because of its lack of extraneous features. But there's no arguing that Switch achieves its minimalist UI by stripping down functionality. And it's not just about the apps.
Well the more Apps and games (and features), it will soon be cluttered. There's no denying in that. I don't want to keep side scrolling to find my games or apps. Unless they allow for folders like on the 3DS, the Switch UI won't be as useful as the other systems. :/
AstroNut325
Member
Not sure how people are picking the PS3 XMB over the PS4 UI. PS4 all day, everyday.
All you have to do is make a folder. I have mine organized by physical and digital.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
The Switch shouldn't even count as not even one month old and is missing apps and other features.
I'd still go with Nintendo though, but the Wii U.
I'd still go with Nintendo though, but the Wii U.
I love my Switch, but there's no denying its UI is simple due to a paring back of features.
Notice that the PS4 UI is essentially the same, but with added features and information. I agree that the Switch has an overall more appealing look, but those features and most of the information provided in the PS4 simply isn't available at all on the Switch.
None of the features under Knack need to be specifically there they can just as easily only show up if you press down on the D-Pad. The adverts for DLC, Season Passes and stuff you get for other games definitely don't need to be there. Essentially what I'm saying is that a UI with lots of features doesn't have to be cluttered.
LOL
Please point to the exact part of my post, or their post, in where the PS4 is mentioned in any shape or form
I do this, but it's an unnecessary pain and doesn't really solve the problem of their being way too many unnecessary icons, just hides them.
What would you prefer? How else are you supposed to organize everything?
TimeEffect
Member
Any recent pic of Xbox UI?
How bad is it?
How bad is it?
civilstrife
Member
This is not the current PS4 UI. I don't think this specific UI ever saw the light of day.
boxoctosis
Member
I always liked this one.
Edit : damn you IMax
Edit : damn you IMax
SomedayTheFire
Member
Switch is fine, but seems like it will be cumbersome when more games and apps come out for it. It definitely needs some work on the UX side.
Do you have a screenshot of this?
I love my Switch, but there's no denying its UI is simple due to a paring back of features.
Notice that the PS4 UI is essentially the same, but with added features and information. I agree that the Switch has an overall more appealing look, but those features and most of the information provided in the PS4 simply isn't available at all on the Switch.
I'd argue that none of those features justify polluting the screen like that, some of them seem to be there just to push you to social channels or the store, away from the actual game.
I like the PS4 over the Xbox but just wish you could turn off all the additional data and keep it clean.
Person 1 says the Switch UI is the cleanest in their opinion.
Person 2 says "sure it's clean, it doesn't have anything"
I say that the fact that "it doesn't have anything" is not the reason: the design would be as clean if more apps are installed on the system.
Now you say he's not wrong because of something-something-PS4, when his argument was solely that the reason the UI is clean is that "it doesn't have anything".
I still don't see your point.
Again, that was a pre-release mock-up of the PS4 UI, I believe.
I don't want icons for games I can't even play because the disc isn't in.
Then delete the install?
The icon represents the game, which is on your harddrive. The disc is just required for authentication at that point.
Notice how only 3 icons aren't ads, and they are small.
thekiddfran
Member
The PS4 has the best now that folders are a feature
Switch is only good because it has no features or games
Switch is only good because it has no features or games
Kadin
Member
The new update is worse. A lot more icons on the left side and when you exit a game now, the top main box is more cluttered with stuff related to said game. It's just... messy.Googled this. It's not that bad
Me too, they sure have done their research over at Nintendo xD
Yeah, since you mention it that isn't what it looks like right now. This is:
Which, again, doesn't really need to have the extra fluff at the bottom. Why do I need to see the most viewed video, DLC announcements and more?
Primethius
Banned
I think PS4 is the best so far. It's clean and to the point. I like Switch's UI quite a bit as well but wouldn't put it over PS4s due to lacking quite a bit of functionality at the moment.
I could fall asleep to the Gamecube's famicom disc system theme.
Real_Madrid
Member
I always liked the PS3 xmb. It was clean and simple.
The only downside was that the menu for games could get a little bit overwhelming with all those PS+ games.
The PS4 one is also great, especially since we got folders.
The only downside was that the menu for games could get a little bit overwhelming with all those PS+ games.
The PS4 one is also great, especially since we got folders.
civilstrife
Member
But you're wrong. The design wouldn't be clean if it had more features. It's not just about apps. I brought up PS4 in a thread about comparing console UIs as a point of comparison. If the Switch had as many features as other consoles, it wouldn't be clean.
The absolute best in my eyes is the Nintendo Gamecube's.
- By default, you don't even have to see it.
- When you do want to access it, it's fun to do so. You feel in control, you aren't just watching.
- The menu itself is thematic with the system's cube shape design.
- Once in the menu, the functions are simple and easy to use.
Xbox (original) is also pretty good, but in the time I used my Xbox, I never found a way to get there without removing the disc (if there is a way? I'm guessing there is.)
My next favorites would be systems like the SNES or N64 that had absolutely no home screen. That was kind of nice in its own way. Of course, the expectations of a modern video game system make this impossible now.
I like the PS3/PSP a lot. Pretty clean and to the point. Same for the Switch. The original 360 menu with the blades and such felt cool.
Some of the ones I really don't like are:
- Wii: requires you to connect a Wii remote, and if you don't have a classic controller, a sensor bar. This is ridiculous when half the time I'll want to a play a game with a Cube controller or Wiimote without pointing.
- Wii U: buttons only control the menu when it's on the controller. Buttons should work no matter where I'm looking at the menu.
- Xbox One: ads baked right in, and I've always found the squares annoying to navigate. I also really dislike how 'games' is one tab in a list of several, as if that isn't the primary function of the machine (this probably applies to some others, too).
- By default, you don't even have to see it.
- When you do want to access it, it's fun to do so. You feel in control, you aren't just watching.
- The menu itself is thematic with the system's cube shape design.
- Once in the menu, the functions are simple and easy to use.
Xbox (original) is also pretty good, but in the time I used my Xbox, I never found a way to get there without removing the disc (if there is a way? I'm guessing there is.)
My next favorites would be systems like the SNES or N64 that had absolutely no home screen. That was kind of nice in its own way. Of course, the expectations of a modern video game system make this impossible now.
I like the PS3/PSP a lot. Pretty clean and to the point. Same for the Switch. The original 360 menu with the blades and such felt cool.
Some of the ones I really don't like are:
- Wii: requires you to connect a Wii remote, and if you don't have a classic controller, a sensor bar. This is ridiculous when half the time I'll want to a play a game with a Cube controller or Wiimote without pointing.
- Wii U: buttons only control the menu when it's on the controller. Buttons should work no matter where I'm looking at the menu.
- Xbox One: ads baked right in, and I've always found the squares annoying to navigate. I also really dislike how 'games' is one tab in a list of several, as if that isn't the primary function of the machine (this probably applies to some others, too).
facetheslayer92
Member
Those warm colors they patched in to the XMB were perfect.
That's a laughably terrible solution.
some conclusion jumping going on here
Yes!
Except I see some of these features in the PS4 screenshot as clutter. If none of these features can be seen as clutter, then this thread can't be made: Any given winner will be more clean "because it lacks this, it lacks that".
I give you that a big part of the Switch UI being so clean is that it lacks some features. But it's still the cleanest design.
Also, I believe color choices have a big part on it. Once themes arrive, a screenshot of a themed Switch will not look as clean as a screenshot with the basic themes.
No, i'd say your gripe is the thing that's pretty unconventional.
The game is installed on your harddrive. Therefore it's shown in your list of games.
That way you can still manage your saves, your HDD space or your install or do whatever without having to insert any specific game discs. And it's one more reason why digital is simply more convenient, seeing as the discs are only there for authentication.
If you remove the disc from your console, the game doesn't vanish. It's still on your harddrive and will be represented by the icon.
The way it's done right now is pretty much the only way that makes any sense.
King Gilga
Member
I really liked the ps3's XMB menu. Looked clean and professional.
Ps2's towers representing memory card storage was pretty cool too, but a little off topic
Yup, number 1 easily.
civilstrife
Member
This really shouldn't be controversial.
Added features and information require screen real estate. What conclusion am I jumping to? That if Switch UI had more features, those features would be displayed on the screen in some fashion?