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

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Sony regularly updates its game systems with new, sleeker designs, and the PlayStation 4 is no exception. 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. Besides the possible difference in storage, the PS4 Slim is identical to the original PS4 in hardware specs. You won't get 4K gaming or enhanced graphics like on a PS4 Pro with compatible games, but the system can still run PlayStation VR software in addition to all standard PS4 games.

I’ve been PCMag’s home entertainment expert for over 10 years, covering both TVs and everything you might want to connect to them. With some of the biggest and best games available on PS4 and millions of players worldwide, everyone's here waiting for you. I’ve reviewed more than a thousand different consumer electronics products including headphones, speakers, TVs, and every major game system and VR headset of the last decade.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. While it's much newer and currently has far fewer games, the Nintendo Switch stands as an intriguing alternative with its ability to function portably as a handheld game system, and the Xbox One S has some nice media playback benefits. Since its launch a few years ago, the PlayStation 4 has developed a very compelling library of both exclusive and cross-platform games.

Only reviews that feature the label "Verified Review" have been checked to ensure that the author actually used or purchased the product.All content, games titles, trade names and/or trade dress, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyright material of their respective owners. It doesn't offer the extra power of the PS4 Pro, though the 1TB of storage available does give it extra capacity if you plan to download a lot of games. The PS4 Slim can play Blu-ray discs, but like the original PS4 and PS4 Pro, it doesn't support Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback. 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. 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.