One of the highlights is a new Control Center, which provides immediate access to almost everything you need from the system at a single press of the PlayStation button on the DualSense wireless controller – all without leaving the game.
We’ve also added a new feature called Activities, designed to bring you closer to the key elements of gameplay. Activities are displayed via on-screen cards in the Control Center, which enables you to discover new gameplay opportunities, go back to things you missed, jump directly into levels or challenges you want to play, and much more.
PS5’s initial lineup will include apps for Apple TV, Disney Plus, Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Hulu, Amazon’s Twitch, and WarnerMedia’s Crunchyroll anime service. Services absent from the PlayStation 5 for now include Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max (which is still trying to forge deals with Amazon Fire TV and Roku) and NBCU’s Peacock.
PS5 console owners will have to option to purchase new Media Remote (sold separately for $30) to navigate and control the entertainment experience on PS5. The remote features dedicated launch buttons for Disney Plus, Netflix, Spotify and YouTube.