2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the mighty PlayStation, which was first released in Japan on December 3, 1994. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, Sony has pulled out all the stops to celebrate the occasion, with the release of a limited edition console. , a massive PS Store sale. with nearly 500 discounts, and two 30th anniversary PlayStation Stars challenges that are all happening.

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PlayStation Stars 30th Anniversary Challenge Solutions (Classics, PS4 & PS5)
Players can earn their Polygon Man collection by completing the PlayStation Stars 30th Anniversary Challenge.
PlayStation 5 Owners may have also noticed that for a limited time, their consoles will display the standard PS1 startup screen when they boot up. They will also be able to choose from a number of dynamic themes inspired by the four PlayStation consoles that came before the PS5, as well as a special 30th anniversary theme.
How to change the 30th anniversary theme on PS5
The 30th anniversary theme will be selected by default. However, if the player goes to the Settings menuthey will now see a new option at the top labeled PlayStation 30th Anniversary. From here, if you choose the Appearance and Sound option, they can choose between five active themes available via the drop-down menu, or disable active themes entirely by selecting Off. It is worth noting that these themes not only change the appearance of the dashboard of the PS5, but also some sounds, which should be like a great nostalgia trip for old players.
How to keep PS1 start screen and 30th anniversary theme
Unfortunately, for now, the PS1 splash screen and 30th anniversary theme will only be available for a limited time. Sony hasn't announced when exactly they will be removed, but the general consensus seems to be that they will be gone in January. However, cutting the Internet and changing the console's internal clock indicates that Sony plans to remove them through the update, meaning. PS5 owners can keep the PS1 launch screen and 30th anniversary theme by opting out of future software updates.. Of course, this is a slightly extreme option just to keep makeup and may not be an option for those who play online or buy their games digitally. If so, gamers can only hope that Sony decides to abandon the theme even after the 30th anniversary celebration is over.
