Unless this is the first time you’ve ever visited this site* – you probably noticed that we’ve inverted the color palette on the Blog. The aim wasn’t to save your eyesight (though this configuration apparently is easier on your eyes), and we didn’t just make a change for change’s sake.
Rather, we “bleached” the Blog to match our big brother, us.PlayStation.com. In case you haven’t clicked over to the homepage (and you should right now), we’ve redesigned the site to make it easier for you to use.
There are lots of changes – this isn’t just a re-skinning:
- New navigation makes it easy to find games, TV series, movies, and original shows from any page and browse the entire site from one interface.
- New search is powered by Google and lets you find what you’re looking for, instantly.
- Interactive marquees give you video, screenshots and more info about our most exciting content.
- You can easily share anything from videos and screenshots to whole pages with your friends using the “Share” icons on each page.
- Our new Web platform is keeping everything running fast and smooth.
- Finally, and most importantly :-), the PlayStation.Blog is more prominent. You’ll spot new posts on the homepage and throughout the site.
This is our baby, so obviously we think it’s beautiful and perfect, but there might be some hiccups as we get everything up and running. Please be patient while we iron out the inevitable kinks.
Please note that this is just the first phase of improvements we’re planning to make the site easier to navigate, faster to use, and more interesting to visit. And right now we want your input – what do you love? What do you hate? What suggestions do you have?
As far as the Blog is concerned, we’re currently gathering ideas for a full-on redesign, but in the meantime we hope you enjoy the lighter, more readable PSB.
*If this is indeed the first time you’re visiting the PlayStation.Blog, welcome! We’re not always this self-referential.
I hope this doesn’t mean the PS3 will be changing colour.
@Jeff : dude, on most LCD HD TV you can check the energy consuption….. on this blog it SKYROCKETS!
nice try though…. :)
pass it on , will ya , to your superiors ….
Just figured out, that for 5 days I can’t go straight to blog’s main site (it shows that you’re making short maintenance), but when I google any single post I can go in with no problems…
I love the new site! It defiantly makes my eyes hurt less.
The black was much better; this hurts my eyes. Probably won’t be stopping by here as much now.
Gonna have to agree that I find small black text on a white background hard on the eyes. There is just too much white IMO.
Also, reading through the comments I find it surprising that you only chose to respond to the critical ones and then you did it in a confrontational manner. You should take any feedback as a good thing and consider how you can use it to build a site that fits everyone’s needs.
As for the studies that show that black on white is preferred, you should realize that this doesn’t necessarily apply to your target audience. While grandma and grandpa have spent a lifetime reading books (hence black on white) they aren’t exactly your target audience — no offense to the gaming grandma which I’m sure is out there somewhere.
My suggestion/request is that you allow people to choose a colour scheme that suits their tastes.
Looks good other than the white background. Doesn’t feel like Playstation like the light black/gray background did :(
Also, I’ll be quite honest; It looks more like one of those cheap forums now because of the plain white. Too hard to read to :S If you want suggestions then let people select between the old and the new background.
its very nice update. but i think u could use a firefighter costume for woman, u have one for guys. i would love one for the woman costume. ty
I don’t know if it’s my browser that’s at fault, but since the PlayStation Blog’s update the website icon doesn’t appear next to the URL. It’s not a big deal- it’s just something I noticed.
It blends so well I didn’t even notice that I was looking at the Playstation Blog LOL.
I’m glad the change came.
Woah, I didn’t even notice this as the US blog has always had a bright design for me. I made a userstyle for stylish (firefox extension): http://userstyles.org/styles/8344
This new design looks near identical to my userstyle, except for some minor details that still could be improved here.
– Black text on 100% red as background for special replies is horrible to read. Consider a less strong red and perhaps even only a red border. Example from my userstyle: http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/558/exampley.jpg This also goes for the red text on dark dropboxes in the sidebar.
– links are currently hard to make out, too close to the black text. Either add underlines or choose a different color for links.
– Although black on 100% white as background is better, 100% white is with today’s LCDs really bright, consider using an off-white or verylight-grey ish background for text area’s (also see example). Even a small change makes reading much less straining.
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In any way kudos for finally changing it, for most people bright on dark is hurtful to their eyes and causes dizziness and headaches when reading. Especially with the newer bright LCDs. Although there are exceptions for some people who have the exact opposite and get this from dark on bright. Teens and younger people usually have less problems with both types, probably why so many are moaning about it now.
Good
the site looks nice, but the us.playstation.com isn’t working well on the ps3 browser… like the age checking boxes for some content.