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With the PS5 now available, you might think it odd to be chewing over the PS5 Pro vs. the PS4 Slim. But thanks to the ongoing struggle of PS5 restocks, tracking down Sony's latest games console can be a pain. But the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro are still being made and offer a compelling gaming experience given they can run some cross-generation games. so picking up one of the last-generation consoles might not seems so strange. The $299 PS4 Slim (which is now simply known as PS4) replaced the original model with a slightly shrunk-down design. The $399 PS4 Pro is a 4K entertainment machine that can play games and movies in ultra-high resolution. Now that the PS5 is out, these two consoles might seem obsolete. However there's not a lot of next-gen-only games available yet, plus PS5s are very tricky to get a hold of right now. We've also heard recently that Sony's continuing PS4 production for longer than expected to try and satisfy the demand for consoles. Read on for a head-to-head between the PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim, so if you're also fed up of not getting a PS5 you'll know which back-up choice to go for. (Image credit: Future)The PS4 Slim is the refreshed version of the standard PS4, with a design that Sony says is 30 percent smaller, 16 percent lighter and consumes 30 percent less power than the launch model. So unless you really need those few inches of extra space, folks who already own a PS4 have virtually no reason to buy the Slim. At $299, however, the Slim is the cheapest barrier of entry for aspiring PS4 owners who want to play Ghost of Tsushima or Death Stranding. Also, the Pro won't do you much good if you don't have a good TV with 4K compatibility, so if you don't already own a 4K TV or don't have the budget to buy one, go with the Slim. Today's best Sony PlayStation 4 Slim deals If you don't have a PS4 yet, own a 4K television and can afford to spend a little more, you should absolutely go for the PS4 Pro. For $100 more, you get a console capable of playing games and streaming movies in 4K resolution. So should existing PS4 owners upgrade to the Pro? That's a tougher call. The ever-growing list of PS4 Pro enhanced games includes Red Dead Redemption 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Uncharted 4 and Destiny 2, so it all depends on what you play and how badly you want to see those games in shiny 4K. Naturally, due to its extra power, the PS4 Pro is notably chunkier than the PS4 Slim, which you may notice if you're trying to fit it under your TV or in a narrow cubbyhole. PS4 Pro vs. PS4 Slim: PlayStation VR and HDRThe PlayStation VR headset works on any PS4, though you'll get the smoothest virtual reality experience possible on the Pro when getting immersed in games like Tetris Effect and Resident Evil 7. Both the PS4 and PS4 Pro support High Dynamic Range for richer, brighter colors on supported TVs. So whether your screen of choice can use HDR or not, it won't make a difference to your buying decision. PS4 Pro vs. PS4 Slim: Game LibraryOne thing you won't have to factor in when choosing your PS4 is game selection. All current and upcoming PS4 games work on PS4, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro — the only difference is they might look a little prettier on the Pro. That means that you'll get to play excellent exclusives like Spider-Man, God of War and Uncharted 4 as well as third-party blockbusters such as Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare no matter which console you choose. PS4 Pro vs. PS4 Slim: What About the PS5?If you're debating between the PS4 and PS4 Pro, perhaps you're also wondering whether you should get a PS5. The next-gen PlayStation is more powerful, offers new features like its haptics-heavy DualSense controller and 3D audio and comes with some new exclusive games. But it's more expensive, and difficult to buy due to ridiculously high demand. Besides, it probably won't come into its own for another year or two yet, once developers have got to grips with making games for the system. The PS4 Slim is arguably better to buy right now because it's cheaper, leaving you more money for the PS5 when you fancy picking one up. However now Sony has ended production of most PS4 models, you may just accept the wait for the PS5 to come back into stock. All in all, the PS4 Slim is a good budget buy, while the PS4 Pro is a wise choice for gamers with 4K televisions who want the very best experience available. That is, if you want a PlayStation right now. Waiting for the PS5 might be a good idea if you want to make more of an investment, albeit a more expensive one, in long-term gaming enjoyment. You also shouldn't forget about Microsoft's offerings either, even if you consider it blasphemy to buy a non-Sony console. There's the $249 Xbox One S, which has a 4K Blu-ray player and offers HDR gaming, as well as the $499 Xbox One X, which offers even more 4K power than the PS4 Pro, although it does cost more. Then there's the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, the next-gen Xbox consoles. Like the PS5, they are more expensive and harder to find than the older models, but will have a longer life overall. This article is more than 5 years old. Welcome to the next console generation-ish. This year Sony has breathed new life into the PS4, twice. The result is we now have the ‘PS4 Slim’ and ‘PS4 Pro’ joining the original PS4. Neither of the new machines is a full generational step up, but they do have very specific differences. So let’s take a look at what has changed… Design & Connectivity Immediately striking are the three designs. Living up to its name, the PS4 Slim greatly slims down the original PS4 while the PS4 Pro is significantly larger:
The result is three substantially different designs yet all clearly stemming from the original PS4. All three retain Blu-ray (and DVD compatible) optical drives while the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro step up to USB 3.1 and the Pro uses its extra ‘layer’ to add an additional USB port:
The Pro’s third USB port is likely to be very useful for anyone planning to connect a PlayStation VR since the returning Move Controllers each need a USB port for charging. Meanwhile the PS4 Pro upgrades the original PS4’s HDMI 1.4 port to 2.0 which is vital for its support for 4K (of which more in the next section). Both the new PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro also get bumps in WiFi performance (to 802.11ac) and Bluetooth is upgraded from v2.1 in the PS4 to v4.0. Needless to say, from a visual perspective the PS4 Slim is obviously the standout of the three: it’s thin, discrete and very living room friendly. But the real talking point and the key explanation behind their external differences is what lies inside… Performance While the PS4 Slim keeps to the tried and trusted route of reboxing the original console into a thinner, lighter and more efficient footprint while retaining the same performance, the PS4 Pro has very different ideas:
Sony says the PS4 Pro delivers a 30% CPU and 100% GPU boost over the PS4 and PS4 Slim and its extra 1GB of RAM is specifically for non-gaming functionality so the full 8GB can be reserved for your gaming at all times. The key change these spec bumps bring to the PS4 Pro is support for 4K gaming and media streaming, the latter just as content starts gathering momentum on services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and YouTube. On the plus side, all PS4 variants now support High Dynamic Range (HDR) via an impending firmware update, which is a big deal. Tip: ignore Sony’s claims that you need a new HDMI 2.0 compatible cable for 4K. All HDMI cables support 4K natively. By contrast both the PS4 and PS4 Slim are restricted to 1080p resolutions – though it is important to note resolutions on all three consoles will vary in game as frame rates are maintained. For PS4 Pro developers in particular they will potentially need to choose whether to opt for 4K 30fps or 1080p 60fps in their titles, while there’s upscaling support to run older games in 4K. For all this there is a spoke in the wheel of the PS4 Pro: despite its 4K capabilities Sony decided not to include an Ultra HD (4K) Blu-ray drive meaning disc content on the Pro will be limited to 1080p. This is something of a kick in the teeth given Microsoft has thrown an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive into its upgraded Xbox One S. There is also an energy price to pay for the PS4 Pro’s extra horsepower: it consumes 310W compared to the original PS4’s 250W and just 165W by the PS4 Slim. Storage & Price
As its pricing makes clear, if you didn’t buy the original PS4 then the PS4 Slim is its no brainer replacement – though its lack of major upgrades may make it a harder sell if you already have a PS4 in your living room. This is where the PS4 Pro steps in. Outperforming the Xbox One S in terms of pure horsepower, it is the hardcore gamers top choice in 2016. Though that may be challenged by Microsoft’s ‘Project Scorpio’ Xbox One upgrade in 2017. Bottom Line For casual gamers the PS4 Slim is a sleek, quiet and modest upgrade on the original PS4 with greater living room sensibilities. There’s absolutely no need to buy the PS4 anymore. But the PS4 Pro is the one Sony aficionados will pick. It won’t be enough to get all existing PS4 owners to upgrade, but it is the line’s new flagship model and its competition with Microsoft’s Project Scorpio console will be the gaming world’s big battle of 2017. ___ Follow Gordon on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ More On Forbes Apple Leak Confirms ‘All Glass’ New iPhone Microsoft ‘Ends’ Windows 7 And Windows 8 Pixel Vs Pixel XL Review: Should You Upgrade? Apple iOS 10 Has 25 Great Secret Features iPhone 7 Vs iPhone 7 Plus Review: Should You Upgrade? |