Half of PlayStation 5 owners bypass rest mode, opting for a full system shutdown instead. This surprising statistic, revealed by Sony's Cory Gasaway, prompted the development of the PS5 Welcome Hub. The Hub aims to create a consistent user experience despite varying preferences.
In a recent interview with Stephen Totilo, Gasaway confirmed that a significant 50% of PS5 users avoid rest mode. This is noteworthy given rest mode's energy-saving design and its role in facilitating downloads and resuming gameplay. Sony, prioritizing environmental responsibility, promoted rest mode heavily pre-launch. Yet, its adoption rate remains surprisingly low.
As highlighted by IGN, Gasaway's comments, part of Totilo's broader piece on the PS5 Welcome Hub (introduced in 2024), underscore this 50/50 split in user behavior. The Welcome Hub itself, born from a PlayStation hackathon, directly addresses this preference disparity. Gasaway noted a US-specific Explore page for half of users, while others see their most recently played game. The Hub's customizable interface aims to unify the PS5 starting experience.
The reasons behind rest mode avoidance remain varied and anecdotal. While energy conservation is a key benefit, some users report internet connectivity issues when using rest mode, preferring a fully powered-on console for downloads. Others appear to have no such problems. Gasaway's data offers valuable insight into the user experience considerations driving PS5 UI design.
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