Sony PlayStation 4 Console 500 GB Edition Jet Black [PlayStation 4]

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Discover your next great adventure with access to catalogues of hundreds of current and classic games, limited-time trials, online multiplayer, member-exclusive discounts and more, with a choice of three membership options 2. It is now entirely matte black plastic, with slightly rounded corners to make it look a little friendlier and less stark than the sharp-angled, three-tiered PS4 Pro. Besides the possible difference in storage, the PS4 Slim is identical to the original PS4 in hardware specs. Motion Sensor, Player Identification, Touchpad, Speaker, Gyro Sensor, Charging via USB, Concave Analog Sticks, Headset Connection via 3. The PS4 Slim can play Blu-ray discs, but like the original PS4 and PS4 Pro, it doesn't support Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback.

Just like the PS3 Super Slim before it, the work put in by the Japanese manufacturer to shift the bulk of the original model really pays off. The DualShock 4 is the newer design, distinguished by a light strip set just above the touch pad that lets you see its connection status without looking at the light bar on the front of the system itself. It shares the same parallelogram profile with angled front and back panels as the PS4 and PS4 Pro, along with a similar prominent groove running lengthwise around the front and sides of the system.

This isn't a big omission, since audio usually goes out to the TV through the HDMI cable anyway, and most TVs have their own optical audio outputs for integration with sound systems. Since its launch a few years ago, the PlayStation 4 has developed a very compelling library of both exclusive and cross-platform games. Live television is also available on the PS4 through the PlaySation Vue subscription service, and major streaming video services like Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube all have PS4 apps. com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services.

Considering it's smaller, has more storage, and less expensive than the original, the PS4 Slim earns our Editors' Choice for home gaming consoles. As a Nintendo system, the Switch has several notable games you can't play elsewhere, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Connecting a PS VR to the PS4 Slim is the same process as the original PS4 and PS4 Pro: Plug the PlayStation Camera into the back, run the HDMI output in the back and a USB cable in the front through the PS VR control box, and run the HDMI pass-through from the control box to your TV.com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.

The decision is not really an either/or thing here – if you are looking for the best-performing, with top level 4K gaming graphics, then you are obviously looking for the PS4 Pro. Two USB ports sit to the right of the slot, though now they're nearly three inches apart instead of right next to each other. I’ve been PCMag’s home entertainment expert for over 10 years, covering both TVs and everything you might want to connect to them.There is still no rear-facing USB port, which is annoying for those looking to plug in a PS4 Camera snugly into the back to avoid unsightly cables, but there are still 2 in the front. Several genre and niche favorites are also available, including Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Nier: Automata, Persona 5, and Yakuza 0. Another benefit to this console is that is easily convertible – if you want to expand HDD capacity as it is filling up and struggling, carrying this out yourself is relatively straightforward.

It has the same multi-color indicators as the other consoles' light bars (white for on, orange for resting, blue for booting), but is much less obtrusive.

While no PS4 is backward compatible with previous PlayStation system discs, many PS3 games can be played streaming over PlayStation Now, though streaming games requires a very fast, reliable network connection for a good experience. With some of the biggest and best games available on PS4 and millions of players worldwide, everyone's here waiting for you. The PS4 Slim comes with the same accessories as the launch PS4: a DualShock 4 gamepad, a monaural wired earpiece, a power cable, an HDMI cable, and a micro USB cable. It also means you'll have to look closely at the power button to check the system's status if it's set up in a bright area.