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Does the PS5 remote really « turns » the interface into a DVD classic player? (www.playstation.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Gauffke to c/playstation
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Hi All, My wife wants a DVD/Blueray player with a « classic » interface, she wants to buy one, while I’m convinced that having a PS5 vastly does the job! However, she hates to « start a console », navigates menus with a controller and find her way to start a movie. Can you tell me how the look and feel is when using the official « remote » from Sony? For example, when starting the console from the remote, does it immediately go to the « disc » section? Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I've written this up assuming you didn't already have a PS5 (I didn't check):

I've done some quick tests with mine and here's the result:

You can start the PS5 by inserting a disc, or by pressing the PS Button on a controller/the remote. (You could also press the power button, but I never use that)

If you start the PS5 with the remote, the media tab of the menu will be open after account/profile selection.

If you start the PS5 using the disc, the last open application will be selected. Even if you connect the remote once prompted.

If a disc is inserted, while in the main menu, the disc will be highlighted, once it's read, if the focus/cursor is in the apps/games row. (You're not looking at news from a game or smth)

Otherwise, during playback, the remote is a controller which is missing some buttons and the joysticks. If you've got a friend with a PS5, I'd suggest figuring out the corresponding buttons on a controller and try to watch something using only those buttons and see if you miss some functionality.

[–] Gauffke 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks so much for having taken the time! I think that it should be « close enough » from a classic DVD player experience. I appreciate the help! :-)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

You're welcome! If you need me to test something specific, ask away :)