Testseek.com have collected 198 expert reviews of the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony PlayStation 4 Pro.
November 2016
(82%)
198 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(83%)
269 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The PS4
But faster (31% CPU
227% GPU)
Runs quiet in limited testing (more testing will be done soon)
Extra USB port at the back
Can record gameplay at 1080p
Hard drive can be replaced with larger one or an SSD
USB and WiFi upgrades over the origina
Fantastic sound reproduction in stereo and surround sound modes in all scenarios
New Clearcast microphone is a major step forward
Suspension headband keeps the headset light and comfortable
Middle of the road price point for highend quality across the
More powerful hardware means some games can look better or play smoother
Slightly improved DualShock 4 controller
Beautiful 4K graphics
Improved hardware with more RAM and power
Faster UI
Load speeds
And downloads
Outstanding exclusive library
VR Headset support
Cheapest 4K games console
Supports 4K gaming and streaming
HDR compatible
PS VR compatible
The PS4 Pro outputs a 4K- and HDR signal that's compatible with high-end TVs
And promises better visuals and increased frame rates for certain games. The console includes a 1TB hard drive
And it works with all PS4 games
Apps and accessories to date
4K gaming looks great
Only $100 more than the PS4 slim
A year before Project Scorpio
Supports 4K Ultra HD
Supports High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Superb exclusives
HDR gaming
Higher resolution
Some apps support 4K streaming
Comprehensive game catalog
World-class exclusives
Best graphical performance in a console
Your existing games will get upgraded for free
Makes PS VR much smoother
The editors didn't like
Number of titles supporting Pro features right now is small
Too much focus on 4K
And not enough on increasing detail levels
Lack of 60 FPS titles
At least right now
In game surround sound quality might be hit or miss depending on the title
Games need to be individually patched to benefit from the PS4 Pro's extra power
No Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
Lacks Ultra HD Blu-ray player
Enhanced graphics not supported on all games
1 TB hard drive
Not SSD
No 4K Blu-ray player
Weakest 4K games console
Can't play UHD Blu-ray discs
A tad expensive
Out of the gate
Only a handful of titles offer dramatic improvements. In reality
Most games that support Pro enhancements don't offer a drastic difference in quality when comparing standard and Pro games side-by-side. Specific information on game improv
No 4K Blu-rays
Not exactly "true" 4K
Few Pro Enhanced titles at launch
PlayStation Plus rewards a step behind Xbox Game Pass
Doesn't support 4K UHD Blu-ray discs
No UHD Blu-ray drive
Noisy
High power consumption when streaming
Many games lack HDR
Struggles to deliver true 4K
Not a huge upgrade for existing PS4 owners with 1080p TVs
No 4K Blu-ray drive
You'll have to wait for games to get patched to take advantage of it
Supports 4K Ultra HD, Supports High Dynamic Range (HDR), Superb exclusives
PlayStation Plus rewards a step behind Xbox Game Pass, Doesn't support 4K UHD Blu-ray discs,
The PlayStation 4 Pro is an excellent ending to a superb gaming console. It provides a great increase in performance without investing in a whole new machine, and is perfect for someone who hasn't experienced the console yet. You get HDR, UHD 4K, and supe...
Outstanding exclusive library, VR Headset support, Cheapest 4K games console
No 4K Blu-ray player, Weakest 4K games console
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Beautiful 4K graphics, Improved hardware with more RAM and power, Faster UI, load speeds, and downloads
Lacks Ultra HD Blu-ray player, Enhanced graphics not supported on all games, 1 TB hard drive, not SSD
A significantly improved PlayStation 4 with 4K capabilities.If you're purchasing a PS4 today, the Pro is the one that makes the most sense for the price. It might not be for those without 4K TVs, but it's undoubtedly the best PlayStation console to date...
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Published: 2018-09-18, Author: Paul , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: To celebrate the launch of Marvel's Spider-Man, the hotly anticipated game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for the PlayStation 4 Pro, Sony released a limited edition PS4 themed after the arachnid su...
HDR gaming, Higher resolution, Some apps support 4K streaming, Comprehensive game catalog, World-class exclusives
No UHD Blu-ray drive, Noisy, High power consumption when streaming, Many games lack HDR, Struggles to deliver true 4K
So what is PS4 Pro exactly? I think it depends on perspective but more importantly on the capabilities of your TV. While PS4 Pro can technically output 4K, it struggles to reach it in many AAA games, instead often relying on an upscaled 1440p signal. Ther...
Best graphical performance in a console, Your existing games will get upgraded for free, Makes PS VR much smoother
Not a huge upgrade for existing PS4 owners with 1080p TVs, No 4K Blu-ray drive, You'll have to wait for games to get patched to take advantage of it
The PlayStation 4 Pro is the most powerful home console yet, though you'll need a 4K/HDR TV to truly take advantage of it. If you already have a PS4 and are stuck with a 1080p, you can wait before upgrade. In this article: av, gaming, gear, minirev...
Abstract: Sony has finally put the PS4 Pro on sale in the UK today and claims to offer the best gaming experience in the world.The games console is capable of displaying supported titles at a higher resolution and frame rate. But should you buy it?The PlayStation 4...
So is the PS4 Pro worth it? Like many simple questions, the answer isn't so simple. The PS4 Pro is clearly targeted at two kinds of customers: those that have yet to buy a PS4 machine and those looking for a worthy partner to their shiny new 4K UHD HDR10...
