Give your PS5 a retro look with this three-minute modification

Give your PS5 a retro await with this three-minute modification — hither's how

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The PS5 has a pretty futuristic aesthetic. This isn't a bad thing — I've come to really appreciate its distinctive appearance and blackness/white color scheme. However, I wish the console had a few subtle nods to its predecessors.

That's where this simple PS5 modification comes in. Information technology's surfaced a few times online since the console launched in November 2020 and has most recently been doing the rounds over on Reddit.

This awesome modification turns the PlayStation logo on the summit corner of the console from a blog standard black into the iconic red, yellow, dark-green and blue logo that adorned the PS1, PS2 and (original) PS3 consoles. It's a subtle alter, just gives the PS5 a bully little tribute to PlayStation'south glorious past.

PS5 console with original PlayStation logo decal

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Even better — this modification is extremely unproblematic to perform. It takes literally minutes from start to finish, doesn't require any specialist tools and can exist reversed in seconds without leaving any traces backside (in example you want to revert the console dorsum to its original look).

Below you'll observe all the steps y'all need to give your panel a retro makeover in our piece of cake-to-follow walkthrough.

How to give your PS5 a retro wait

one. Firstly, yous will demand to download the PlayStation logo decal. Hither'southward a PDF of the decal (courtesy of /u/YallGotCheesePuffs on Reddit).

2. Print the PlayStation logo decal. For the best possible finish, we recommend using art newspaper, and of course, it wouldn't hurt to have one of the best photograph printers. Next, cut around the logo with a pair of scissors.

PS5 logo decay on a table

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three. Remove the top PS5 faceplate. If y'all're unsure how to do this, PlayStation Access has a handy video guide that will assistance.

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four. Place the decal in the PlayStation logo indent located to the left of the PS5 fan in the height corner.

PS5 console with faceplate removed — (Prototype credit: Tom's Guide)

5. Slide the PS5 faceplate back into identify, being very conscientious that the decal doesn't get dislodged. At present all that's left is to adore your fine piece of work.

PS5 console with original PlayStation logo decal

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For other tips on how to get the most out of your PS5, be sure to cheque out the all-time PS5 accessories, the best PS5 external difficult drives, and of course, the best PS5 games.

Rory is a Deals Editor at Tom'southward Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics simply with a particular focus on deals, gaming and streaming. When he's not scouring retailers for PS5 restock or writing hot takes on the latest gaming hardware and streaming shows, he can exist plant attending music festivals and being thoroughly disappointed by his terrible football team.