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Sony Playstation 4

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4 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • super-fast graphics memory and an optimised processing environment
  • sharing content is quite easy too
  • The joystick is really comfortable to use

Cons

  • the optical S/PDIF output is no more
  • PS3 was notoriously difficult to program for
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue

Key specs

  • 8
  • 8GB
  • yes

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Sony Playstation 4 - Pros & Cons

Sony Playstation 4

Pros

  • super-fast graphics memory and an optimised processing environment
  • sharing content is quite easy too
  • The joystick is really comfortable to use
  • remote play is quite interesting feature to have
  • PS4 is also easy to configure
  • an AR Bot game that works very well with the camera
  • The stock interface looks pretty decent
  • slight adjustments and broad sweeping movements well within control
  • shoot em ups is the gameplay
  • base PS4 hardware looks clean and crisp at 4K
  • performance uplift is tangible and worth having

Cons

  • the optical S/PDIF output is no more
  • PS3 was notoriously difficult to program for
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • console doesn t stray far from the original model in terms of design
  • lack of a 4K Blu Ray player
  • It lacks portability like the Nintendo Switch Gaming Console
  • aren t many games that support the PlayStation Camera
  • it s still not used to its maximum potential
  • It turns blue when you switch the console on
  • We constantly lost the connection even when we walked a little further away from the console
  • the two joysticks have been placed further apart

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Sony Playstation 4 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Storage
  • 1TB
  • 500GB
CPU cores8
GPU Clock Speed800.0 MHz
CPU speed1.6 GHz
CPU model8 Core Custom AMD Jaguar Processor
GPU nameCustom AMD Radeon Graphics Processor
RAM memory8GB
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Controller
Number of controllers included1
Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Display Screen
  • Microphone
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Touch Screen
  • Vibration
Motion Detection
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Playstation Eye
Connection MethodBluetooth
Number of joysticksDual
Triggers4
Weight6.77 oz
Number of buttons8
Alternative ControllerPS Vita
Number of supported wireless controllers4
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Features
Accessories includedGame
Type of media supportedBlu-ray
Remote control supportyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yes
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Connectivity
Ethernet connection speed
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Number of USB Inputs2
Number of USB 2.0 ports0
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)2
Number of HDMI outputs1
HDMI version1.4a
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • Coaxial
Number of connection ports2
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Screen
3D Supportyes
Resolutions supported
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 1080i
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Audio properties
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES
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Dimensions
Depth12.01 in
Width10.83 in
Height2.09 in
Weight98.77 oz
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Network
Online servicePlaystation Network
Social features
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
App StorePlayStation Store

Sony Playstation 4 - Q&A (2)

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    christian
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sony still make PlayStation 4?
    rosalia_paucek
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, as of 2022, Sony has no plans to stop making the PS4. Production is likely to continue until 2025.
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    weldon_toy
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sony PlayStation 4 support 4k?
    salvatore
    about 2 years ago
    The original PlayStation 4 or the PS4 Slim do not support 4K video. Only the PlayStation 4 Pro supports 4K games and videos playing by default.
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Sony Playstation 4 Sony - Editorial Reviews (17)

4.2
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Published: 18.11.2021
Sony PS4 (Slim) review
4.0

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Published: 30.09.2020
Sony PlayStation 4 review
4.0

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Tom's Guide
Published: 17.03.2022
PS4 Pro Review: The 4K Console to Beat
4.0

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Published: 18.11.2020
Sony PS4 review: T3's official PlayStation 4 review
4.0

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Published: 01.06.2022
Sony PlayStation 4

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Published: 07.02.2021
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The Verge
Published: 15.11.2013
Sony PlayStation 4 review

Welcome to the next generation

Sony Playstation 4 Great gaming for 2016 and beyond
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CNET
Published: 17.11.2015
Great gaming for 2016 and beyond

As it reaches its two-year anniversary, the PlayStation 4 hits its stride.

Sony Playstation 4 PlayStation 4 Pro Review: Comparing PS4 vs. PS4 Pro
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WIRED
Published: 05.03.2018
PlayStation 4 Pro Review: Comparing PS4 vs. PS4 Pro
4.0

How does the PS4 Pro stack up more than a year after its release? Is it time to go Pro?

Sony Playstation 4 Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.11.2015
Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) Review
4.5

Sony's PlayStation 4 is a sleek, powerful game console with an excellent controller and plenty of compelling titles.

Sony Playstation 4 Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Review
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Published: 17.09.2020
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Review
4.6

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Published: 28.11.2013
PlayStation 4 review: a games machine to play together

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