Customers appreciate the PlayStation 4's excellent graphics, smooth controller, and ease of use. Many also found the system to offer good performance and value for its price. However, some customers noted that the online play requires a subscription and that the console lacks backwards compatibility. Concerns were also raised regarding the controller's battery life and limited storage capacity of the 500GB model.
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Pros mentioned:
Controller, Ease of use, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Graphics
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I am a Day One Xbox One owner mainly wanting a PS4 for the exclusives (The Last of Us, Infamous, and The Order 1886). The graphics are absolutely amazing. It was easy to set up with my Twitch and Netflix accounts. PS4 share is flawless and very easy to use. Love the changes they made to the Dualshock controller. Overall it is much better then the PS3, I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Controller, Graphics, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
As advertised
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The PlayStation 4 serves up dazzling graphics, runs on a simplified and logical interface and boasts a fantastic controller. It has the upper hand on indie and digital-only games and can stream legacy titles via PlayStation Now, too. The PS4 makes it super-easy to capture and broadcast gameplay online and generally delivers zippier performance than its direct competition. And it doubles as a Blu-ray player and solid streaming box
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
PlayStation always delivers.
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I've played every platform on Sony's amazing PlayStation system. I knew I wanted this right off the bat, the system the graphics controller everything is fantastic! I hate Xbox! This is a far more superior system over the Xbox one.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Controller, Graphics
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it !!
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My PS4 is lovely. I play it everytime I get the chance. The graphics are better than the Xbox One statistically. From what I know, all of the features are an upgrade from the PS3. The controllers have a internal speaker, and a headphone port (just in case you wanna plug in your own headphones for online chat/gaming). The reason why I gave it 4 stars is because I wish they have more different models with bigger gigs. When you buy games from the playstation store instead of buying the discs, the game takes up at least 25 GBs. Other than that, I love the PS4!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller
Cons mentioned:
Online play
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not a Bad System
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I purchased the Playstation 4 after having good experiences with the Playstation brand since the first console. This bundle was also a good deal because I hadn't had the chance to play The Last of Us. I was a little disappointed that the bundle comes with a download code for the game despite there being ample room for a physical copy (and the picture giving the impression this was the case). The controller is much more comfortable than it looks, but the touch screen in the middle still feels superfluous even after playing a few games for a while.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Performance
Cons mentioned:
Backwards compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Another solid improvement
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Each new gen of Sony's console has been a stark improvement in performance and functionality over the previous. The PS4 is no different. Graphics and game play are top notch. Only negative, the PS3 games will not play on this console. I kept my PS3 to play those games anyway.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
PS4 is the Best Console Ever Built. period
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I think the Sony Playstation 4 is the premier all-in-one entertainment device. It does everything you will and would ever want it to do plus some. The graphics are superior quality just amazing. I love the new dualshock4 controller from the light sensor bar to the built in speaker to the built in rechargeable battery that charges quickly simply by plugging in the controller to the system via the usb cable that is included with the ps4. You can watch Blu-ray and DVD disks movies and stream movies and tv shows and sports and music and live events with all the great free apps that are in the Playstation Store like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, YouTube and surf the web on your tv with the Internet Explorer app all in 1080p Full HD via the included HDMI cable. A must buy, you'll love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Next Gen Console
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I finally stepped up to the next generation with the PS4 console. I haven't owned a Playstation since the original having jumped over the fence to Microsoft territory (Xbox & Xbox360). I'm glad to be back in the fold. The user homescreens and interfaces are very impressive. Myriad of options and menus to customize to your liking. Everything was pretty straightforward. The controller feels solid in your hands. Graphically the games I got to play were amazing. GTA V and The Last of Us Remastered. You feel like you are in a movie except you are playing the movie and deciding the outcomes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Console
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First game console purchase ever. PS4 graphics are exceptional paired with a Sonyv4k set to game mode video. Bluray/3d videos look amazing. Nice menu setup and integrates well with a Sony TV menus. Hard drivevsuze seems small for the amount of space specific games require, so easily upgraded to a bigger drivebbefire even powering it on. The ease if doingbthatvwas unexpected and it took under a minute. Would be useful to be able to remove some of the preibstalked apps that I dontvus, but The degree to which they got this console right more than makes up for that. Nice integration d powering on if the TV over HDMI and great audio/video options.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Graphics
Cons mentioned:
Backwards compatibility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up
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The PS4 is really easy to use and get started with. The graphics don't disappoint. My only complaint is that it's not backwards compatible.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful upgrade.
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Fantastic upgrade from ps3. Better picture, better games, even seems easier to navigate controls. My first console did end up having to go back to the store, but I am to understand that this is very rare compared to the competition. Working with Sony they advise that if you are downloading games from the playstation store that you connect directly to your router via the lan. I somehow picked up a contaminant while downloading the free Last of us game. Sony and best buy were great about the return. New system is up and running great. Supper fast with great new picture, and sounds. 5 Stars plus.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Playstation 4
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I have had this for about a month now and it's great!! I have the PS3 also, but the graphics are way better. It's also a faster machine and very user friendly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
PS4 - The Better of the Two
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I've had a Wii U for a little over a year now and decided to grab one of the two big multimedia boxes; either the PS4 or Xbox One. I was heavily invested in the Xbox ecosystem last gen but decided to go with PS4 since it seemed more stable, offered more features that intrigued me and had a much larger community.
I have to say I am very happy with my purchase. The system is fast, a huge jump over the PS3, and the graphics are fantastic. It communicated with my Vita effortlessly and remote play is a blast, if only a little tricky to get used to the controls.
The only reason the system didn't receive 5 stars on this review is because there really isn't a whole lot for exclusive content just yet. Most of what is on the PS Store I can get on my PC cheaper or have already had for quite some time. The only exclusives I'm enjoying are Bloodborne and The Last of Us: Remastered. Both of them incredible games on their own and enough to justify the purchase for me, but there needs to be more. It's still early in the PS4's life cycle but with what the system has to offer in terms of horsepower and features I'm expecting great things in the years to come.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Backwards compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Purchase
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So, I bought this for my husband as a surprise. He was quite surprised! He has really enjoyed the PS4. It works great as a game system and a blu-ray player. I set it up for him (really easy to walk through) and it was ready to go in less than an hour (because there was an update to be installed). The only downside is that, unlike in the past, the older games cannot be played on the newer system. So we either have to keep his PS3 so he can still play the old games, or sell the games and system. Wish they had kept that feature with this release.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great System
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The graphics look great on the new PS4. The Last of Us is also one of the best games I've played. The new controller feels good in the hand, and I like the low power mode you can put the PS4 in to charge the controller.
The only drawbacks I can think of are the storage size and loading times. The game takes up 50gb's of space. That's a hefty chunk out of the 500gb hd. The game also seems to take awhile to load, if the PS4 is turned on from a complete shutdown. However, saving games is very snappy. I'm glad I bought the new system.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Console, Game was Okay
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Love the PS4 compared to the 3, graphics are super clean, auto lighting on the games I've purchased so far, Destiny is my favorite game right now, also got the Order... downside is only two player split screen games don't really exist anymore to encourage online play, but there are two player/multi player fighting games. The controllers are much better than the last. PS3 games don't work on PS4, however, some of the epics like God of War can be purchased in revamped sets for cheap the Playstation Online.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Cons mentioned:
Backwards compatibility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable Game system
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Recently my PS3 broke, and I opted for an upgrade. There's a lot I'm enjoying about the PS4 so far. The graphics are a nice upgrade, and I'm loving some of the games for it. And getting "The Last of Us" and a Playstation TV with it was great. I never got a chance to play The Last of Us on the PS3, and so I'm really enjoying the game, and having the Playstation TV lets me play my PS4 either int he living room or bedroom.
One thing I'm a bit disappointment in (even though I did know about it) was the lack of backwards compatibility, even for PS1 and PS2 downloaded games. But I can at least play most of the PS1 games on the Playstation TV.
Overall I'm really happy with my purchase, and I'm glad to get to play some next gen games I've been looking forward to playing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Why did it take me so long?
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Having owned all other iterations of Playstation, I was a little late to the PS4 party. I now have both current gen consoles and my PS4 has taken over top console. The controller is unrivaled. Games that I own on both current gen systems look more remarkable on the Ps4 ( GTA V, Dying Light and Lego Hobbit.). I'm glad I finally hit the bullet and brought the PS4 home to add to the family.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great console with okay bundle.
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I bought this PS4 with the Last of Us bundle. The system is great with no issues, I hope Sony updates the U.I. on the home menu because it's very plain and many of the themes you are able to buy are not very good. The Last of Us: Remastered was a mega download at 45GB. On the 50Mbps internet plan with Time Warner Cable, the download would take at the fastest (Direct Connect) a little over 2 hours. If you have a smaller internet plan, such as 2Mbps, you could be looking at it taking 51 hours at the quickest (Direct Connect). I would've liked to see them include a physical copy of The Last of Us instead since generally internet users don't have the best plan. When the system first came out, there were not really any good games, but now there are good titles such as: Grand Theft Auto V, The Last of Us, The Witcher 3, Bloodborne, Shovel Knight, Diablo III, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Minecraft, Dark Souls II, Battlefield 4, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Final Fantasy X, Assassin's Creed IV, Mortal Combat X, ESO, Alien Isolation, Dying Light, and many others. So now there is plenty of entertainment available on this console. I have noticed issues with the console; such as: Network compatibilities (Connecting with players with a strict NAT type), The playstation store crashing, the system storage running out quite quickly, and an error code happening atleast once on every game. Lastly, I forgot to mention the system's capture ability, it saves the last 15 minutes of gameplay, which is plenty, and records it in 720p. Using this feature I've saved a lot of clips from Battlefield 4 and other games and uploaded them - it is very useful. I hope you enjoy this console, it still needs firmware updates, but eventually it will be as solid as the PS3's firmware. If you feel that this is not enough for you, look at the Xbox One reviews and see if you like it better. Enjoy your day!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
OMG
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GREAT BUNDLE! Last of Us Remastered is such great game and the Playstation 4 is such a great console. If you're looking for an exciting game along with the perfect single player set up, then you've come to the right page. I have no regrets purchasing this item. I had an Xbox One before I bought this and I have to say that PS4 blows Xbox One out of the water.