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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • PS4 has the best variety of any gaming platform right now
  • the PS4 is one of the best consoles ever made
  • dual analogue sticks are reliably responsive

Cons

  • overheating is noticeable towards the rear of the console
  • an especially flashy-looking bit of tech
  • noticeably lagging behind gaming PCs

Key specs

  • 1TB
  • 8
  • 8GB
  • yes

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim - Variants

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Storage:
  • 500GB
PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB
Storage:
  • 1TB

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim - Pros & Cons

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

Pros

  • PS4 has the best variety of any gaming platform right now
  • the PS4 is one of the best consoles ever made
  • dual analogue sticks are reliably responsive
  • it works out at decent value
  • incredibly strong AAA first-party releases and a dedicated fanbase
  • reasonably-priced
  • easy-to-setup hardware
  • PS4 Slim has more power and its library is impressive
  • DualShock 4 gets the job done fine
  • PS4 Slim is a worthy refresh on the PS4
  • slimmer

Cons

  • overheating is noticeable towards the rear of the console
  • an especially flashy-looking bit of tech
  • noticeably lagging behind gaming PCs
  • these rarely takes more than a minute to locate
  • navigation through the UI remains pretty sluggish
  • not ones most players will miss
  • lack of optical audio output
  • It lacks portability like the Nintendo Switch Gaming Console
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • lack of a 4K Blu Ray player
  • console doesn t stray far from the original model in terms of design

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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Storage
  • 1TB
  • 500GB
CPU cores8
GPU Clock Speed800.0 MHz
CPU speed1.6 GHz
CPU model
  • 8 Core x86-64 AMD "Jaguar"
  • 8 cores
GPU nameAMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine
RAM memory8GB
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Controller
Number of controllers included1
Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Vibration
Motion Detection
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Playstation Eye
Connection Method
  • Bluetooth
  • Wireless
Wireless Range5
Number of joysticksDual
Weight7.41 oz
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
  • 802.11ac
  • 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)3
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI outputs1
HDMI version1.4a
A/V OutputsOptical Audio
Number of connection ports2
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Screen
3D Supportyes
Resolutions supported
  • 1080p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 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
Depth11.34 in
Width10.39 in
Height2.09 in
Weight74.08 oz
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Network
Online servicePlaystation Network
Social features
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
App StorePlayStation Store

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim - Q&A

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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Sony - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.3
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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Sony PS4 Slim review: quieter, cooler, thinner
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T3
Published: 18.11.2020
Sony PS4 Slim review: quieter, cooler, thinner
4.0

Quieter, cooler and thinner, the PlayStation 4 Slim plays it safe with surprisingly satisfying results. Read T3's PS4 slim review now

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim PlayStation 4 review: Updated for 2020 | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 07.03.2018
PlayStation 4 review: Updated for 2020 | Finder
4.8

Over the course of nearly a quarter of a century, Sony has become an important figure in the gaming landscape, but is the PS4 the right machine for you?

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim This slimmed-down PS4 is for bargain hunters only
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CNET
Published: 22.11.2016
This slimmed-down PS4 is for bargain hunters only

Sony's slimmed-down PS4 is mostly the same old black box we've known since 2013. And that's OK.

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

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – PlayStation 4 SlimPerformanceDesignValuePlayStation 4 Slim Wrap Up Reader Rating1 Vote109.2Expert RatingSony loves to minituraize their consoles. We saw it with the PS2 and PS3, and now the PS4 gets the same treatment. Introducing the PlayStation 4 Slim, it’s already on the road to being the best gaming console. Why? Well, it may be slimmer but it’s packing the same powerful hardware and one-way ticket to impressive exclusives like God of War (2018) and […]

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim PS4 Slim review – a total no-brainer
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Digital Spy
Published: 16.09.2016
PS4 Slim review – a total no-brainer
4.5

Skinny, cheap and still as powerful.​

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim PS4
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 23.04.2020
PS4
4.0

The PS4 is an incredible games console, even multiple years after its launch. But with the PS5 launch expected this year, is the PS4 still worth a buy?

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Sony PS4 (Slim) review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.11.2021
Sony PS4 (Slim) review
4.0

The PS4 Slim sheds some weight – and a few notes off its price tag

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Sony PlayStation 4 review
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whathifi
Published: 30.09.2020
Sony PlayStation 4 review
4.0

The PS5 is nearly here - should you still bother buying the current-gen system?

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim PS4 Slim review
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TopTenReviews
Published: 18.12.2019
PS4 Slim review
4.0

The world’s most popular games console

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

Welcome to the next generation

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Sony PS4 Slim review | Stuff
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Sony PS4 Slim review | Stuff

Smaller, lighter, quieter, cheaper

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Review
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PCMAG
Published: 05.05.2017
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Review
4.5

The slimmer, redesigned PlayStation 4 Slim has all of the features of the original, with a lower price and twice the storage capacity.

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim PS4 Slim review: A smaller, sexier console with few compromises
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Ars Technica
PS4 Slim review: A smaller, sexier console with few compromises

Aside from the lack of an optical out, you won't miss the original PS4.

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