Key Takeaways
- The PS3's XMB interface was praised in its day for its ease of use, and continues to impress PlayStation fans with its hidden design.
- It was recently discovered that the components of the XMB interface are moving in physical motion with the PS3 controller in real time.
- While not a standout feature, the PS3 controller's Sixaxis gyro control is still a nice display.
PlayStation fans have recently discovered that the physical movement of the PS3 The controller can affect the home food in a wonderful way. The PS3 is almost 20 years old now, but it continues to be a source of cool Easter eggs for devout PlayStation fans who will still be using the console in 2024.
While the PS5's sleek, minimalist interface is highly regarded by PlayStation fans, many say it has its roots in the PS3's popular XMB menu. Short for Xross (pronounced “Cross”) Media Bar, the XMB name may be an odd choice for Sony, but its use is something PS3 fans swear by to this day. All the functions of the console, and their related sub-functions, are neatly arranged in horizontal columns across the PS3 interface, making the user experience simple and easy.
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Although many PS3 users love the operating system, Sony unfortunately abandoned XMB during the development of the PS Vita, and the PS4 and PS5 that followed. Although XMB is exclusive to the PS3, the 18-year-old interface has many hidden features that fans have yet to discover, even until last week. A recent tweet from PlayStation aficionado realradec shows the user waving the PS3 DualShock 3 controller in front of the TV, and the XMB component behind the XMB moving towards the controller.
The PS3's UI responds to the Controller's physical movements in real time
The directional controls may not be a very helpful UI feature, but it shows Sony's attention to detail in the XMB. Additionally, it's a nice display of the PS3's Sixaxis gyro controls interacting in real time with the PS3's UI. Considering the PS5's DualSense controller is compatible with the PS3 and also supports gyro control, it should be interesting to see if it can control the same XMB unit as well.
It's a shame that the PS3's XMB interface might not make a comeback, and one can only hope that Sony uses it as a source of inspiration when developing an operating system for future PlayStation consoles. Interestingly, XMB still features the PS5 operating system in one big way: custom theme support. Despite receiving numerous updates since launch, the PS5 still lacks support for custom system themes. At this point in the PS5's life cycle, it's unclear if Sony plans to release a theme for the console, but until then, the PS3's XMB remains top of mind. this particular aspect.
PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3 brought Sony to the online era, launched in 2006. It was part of the seventh console generation, competing with the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.
