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

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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. 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. Some of the most iconic games of a generation are waiting for you in the PlayStation Hits range, including PlayStation exclusives, blockbuster hits and acclaimed games you may have missed.

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The Xbox One S has the media benefit of playing Ultra HD Blu-ray discs in addition to standard Blu-ray discs, letting you watch 4K HDR video on physical media. 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.

Several genre and niche favorites are also available, including Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Nier: Automata, Persona 5, and Yakuza 0. Motion Sensor, Player Identification, Touchpad, Speaker, Gyro Sensor, Charging via USB, Concave Analog Sticks, Headset Connection via 3. Since its launch a few years ago, the PlayStation 4 has developed a very compelling library of both exclusive and cross-platform games.

Besides releasing the larger, more powerful PS4 Pro last year, Sony also rolled out a smaller, thinner version of the original PS4. The PS4 Pro is very impressive for certain games, rendering at resolutions up to 4K or otherwise adding enhanced graphical effects or improving frame rates. It's only on par with or slightly less powerful than the PS4 and Xbox One in terms of graphical processing, but it can function as both a home system and a handheld with its dockable tablet design, and we've been very impressed by how well it works in both roles. With some of the biggest and best games available on PS4 and millions of players worldwide, everyone's here waiting for you. I’ve been PCMag’s home entertainment expert for over 10 years, covering both TVs and everything you might want to connect to them.

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. Sony has been shying away from touch-sensitive controls with its new console iterations, just like Microsoft has between the Xbox One and Xbox One S . 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. The sleeker design is nice, and less prone to accidental power-ons and disc ejections thanks to its mechanical buttons, but is not reason enough to trade in your old model.