Sony - PlayStation 4 1TB Console - Black

This is the slim PS4 (model# CUH 2115B) and is not bundled with a game. It cost $200 (Mid November sale price) which is half the price of the original released in 2013 but with twice the hard drive space (1tb). This PS4 is light (4.63lbs). It has only 2 USB ports (located in the front of the unit), one HDMI, one Ethernet and one PS4 camera port at the back. Note, it has no optical port (which the original and PS4 Pro have). The package consists of the system, one dualshock 4 controller, one hdmi high speed cable, one single ear/microphone piece, one usb charge cable, a quick start guide and safety manual and a PS store free trial booklet. PROS: $199 and with some really good games frequently going on sale this season (Barely a year old AAA games going for $19.99-49.99 when they are usually sold at $59.99) you can get a great bargain. This system can do HDR. So, if you have an HDR capable TV/monitor, you will be very impressed by HDR capable games. Note, it cannot do 4K (that can be done on the PS4 PRO). I personally find HDR more impressive than 4K. It can play all PS4 games. So, for those unaware, even if the game says "PS4 PRO Enhanced", it will still work on this system and the older system. It comes with a 1tb HDD (twice as much as the original system). This HDD can also easily be upgraded without voiding the warranty. Easy set-up and nice user interface. I think it is impressive how easy it is to set up a new PS4 and get going. Once set up, the user-interface is quite friendly. CON: One major thing that I would say takes away from this system is the lack of an optical port. For people who do not like using or cannot use HDMI ARC, the optical port has always been a solution. There are however some affordable HDMI/optical converters that could work though. Another possible negative is that there are only 2 USB ports available. But for such a light system that still delivers great quality gaming and APPS, I would not knock it for this. Do note though: The PS4 PRO has an extra USB port at the back which makes connecting the PSVR processor a lot easier (depending on your setup). Conclusion: I use PS Vue for my cable TV solution and it is superb. I wanted to be able to watch soccer in another room and could not help but to jump at this deal. Its like having a cable box in another room without having to pay outrageous rental fees. While still being able to play games and stream music/movies. PS4 slim vs PS4 pro: If you have plans on getting a 4K TV with HDR and do not have a PS4, then you may want to also look at the PS4 Pro. The stand alone system is currently going for $350 in other stores this season and Bestbuy matches its competitors. You would most likely watch 4K and HDR TV shows on apps via your smart tv. But if your TV does not carry some apps, the PS4 Pro most likely would. But beware that the PS4 pro cannot play 4K discs. It can only stream 4K. As for gaming, its subjective. Some people do not see a great difference in 4K games vs 1080P games). But many do see a difference with HDR turned off or on in games. So, if you are of the latter inclination, the PS4 slim would be a great option. PSVR: I have only tried PSVR on PS4 pro. I will compare both and update in the comments section.

At the time I bought this, I was torn between getting this, a Nintendo Switch, and an Xbox One. I can say now I definitely made the right choice. Considering just this console alone, I really like all the different features and easy navigability of the home screen. With tons of apps you can use for streaming, gaming, or even catching up on sports and news you'll find it here. It can play blu-ray and DVD as well. And the best part is that there are a wide variety of games you can play. Whatever your interest, you're almost certain to find something you like. Compared to the other two consoles, it's not as powerful an entertainment center as the Xbox One, but I was looking for a gaming console and not an entertainment center. Plus, most Xbox One games are made for the PS4 anyway, so I didn't see the point in getting an Xbox One when I could play any game I wanted to on there on the PS4. As for the Switch, there weren't many games out for it at the time and PS4 had a wider selection. Still does, but Nintendo is catching up and I'm sure I'll be making a Switch purchase in the near future. Overall, would highly recommend this system to any fan of the console or the games out for it. You won't be disappointed.

So, we haven’t had a PlayStation since PS2, been an Xbox household since then (360, XboxOne), which was more a matter of whichever console had a better bundle deal at the time and not for any hardcore gaming reasons because obviously, if we were hardcore gamers this review would be about a $3k laptop and not a console. Anyway, end of October I let my 10 yr old smash his piggy bank and buy himself the PS4 (to connect with friends/family on PS4..and for exclusive titles like Uncharted, God of War for Dad!) and that PS4 has been... since then... almost exclusively..... a $300 Fortnite workstation. Ugh! But I’ve played around with it a bit and oddly enough even though Sony has been at this a lot longer, my only complaints are in the interface being less easy/intuitive for first time users, and PlayStation Plus (at ten bucks a month or $60 for the year and a requirement for online play) being less integrated and initially more confusing (Xbox Live lays out family sharing nicely, whereas even though everyone can benefit from the primary profile having PlayStation Plus, it took some figuring out - I don’t recall as much Google time setting up the Xbox). Since then, browsing, buying/downloading/installing games, watching Netflix, gameplay and everything we’ve done regularly on the other console has been a breeze once becoming accustomed to the different interface. Lastly, should also add, in terms of online speeds/multiplayer games, we have Verizon FiOS Gigabit Internet so bandwidth/connectivity hasn’t been a concern.

Takes much less space than the original model, and seemingly have all the exact same features, except that it's missing the Optical Out port, so if you're looking to use Optical for a sound bar for other sound system, you'll have to make due with the RCA output of your TV. On the flip side, I bought this for my girlfriend for Christmas because I knew she wouldn't be using a soundbar anyway, and she's been playing the heck out of it. I was worried the smaller size meant it would heat up quicker due to constrained size inside, but thus far it seems to be doing just fine. I'm still using my old first generation Destiny Edition PS4 with 500Gb and I'm a little jealous of her hard drive having 1TB! I guess time will tell whether or not it's better than the original model. I will say that the sensor buttons on the original first generation model have completely worn out their novelty, and I would really like some regular buttons. I think the second generation original model fixed this without changing the look, but the slim models went to a different button design altogether. The slim includes the original version of the DS4, not the new pro version with the light strip on the touchpad, making the light bar color visible from the front of the controller. This evidently isn't a huge deal, but I'm hoping Sony is packaging future slim consoles with the newer model. Probably not though.

I was averse to purchasing a slim for the longest time because it was not the design I wanted. But after having it for a while and playing on it I've really enjoyed the redesign of the Ps4. I've mainly used an external drive for the games but I've moved a couple onto the system's hard disk and know that upgrading the drive is very easy for this model. The Hard Drive has a very easy to remove door which is a lot better than older models of Sony systems that have hard drives (looking at you fat and super slim Ps3) which is great if you have the know-how to replace it but there are plenty of online tutorials and the process is pretty easy to do even if you aren't tech skilled. I upgraded to one of these systems because the Ps4 I got used had a loose object in the disk drive and now I really like having a system with a working drive. This system plays games and movies great. If you don't want a Pro and just want a Ps4 I would recommend picking up one of these. Since it has a 1 TB drive and it's really easy to add an external drive that can be used like a memory card but this time it's used for games.

I purchased this console just a couple of months ago, October of 2017, as a replacement for my PS3 that I primarily used for Netflix and PSVue subscriptions. I soon discovered that the quality of those services alone were on a much higher level than they were on my PS3 system. After trying a few games I initially purchased with the system I took a leap of faith and decided to purchase Horizon Zero Dawn and was almost instantly hooked by its amazing graphics, story and gameplay. After not playing video games regularly for more than a decade, I have now made the leap back into console gaming and power up the system regularly. In my humble opinion, this is the ultimate home entertainment system and is either a must-have part of ones wish list or one that should be strongly considered. With over 8000 game titles currently available, its choices are endless and contain something enjoyable for all age ranges. Easy to use interface, hard to put down games and streaming services that embrace the chord-cutting trend that is all the rage. I am still surprised at how silent this machine runs and its amazing ability to convert internet streams into fluid HD video. 10 out of 10!!!

I had left the video game world years ago when I became a teenage girl. Decades later, I decided to jump back in with an X Box 360, but when I traded that in for a PS 4, my world was forever changed. I am a big gamer again, and I am so glad to be back. Sony really knows how to produce incredible gaming experiences. The exclusive games too they release for the PS are off the charts. I had some bumps in the road the first year or so with my product. It became glitchy, and I had to send to it Sony to fix (they paid for shipping). They shipped it back to me within 2 weeks. Since then, my product is pretty much error free. In the last year, its been spitting out discs randomly when I leave it on for days. To avoid this I just make sure to eject my games and turn the console off now. This is probably a no-brainer though anyways. I don't blame it for getting a little crabby with me after all these years.

I went on to purchase a few controllers because the kids have had a renaissance interest in Little Big Planet. Hey, we take any excuse for desired family time we can get!! The problem is that there is no longer controllers sold for the PS3 I was buying them for except off brand, not well reviewed stuff. I could get them online but at 50 bucks a pop I considered the fact that my PlayStation 3 was bought the release year of the first gen. The thing is old on electronics terms and I wasn’t excited about sinking another 110 minemum for new controllers and then having the console die on me. You can probably do the math, I ended up going home with a PS4. Over all I am happy with the device. I’m happy that to some extent it is ‘backwards compatible’ ish using a Sony program that allows gaming older titles, but not EVERY title is available so do your research if you are hunting for something particular. I’ve always liked Sony consoles, I do have the first gen XBOX One as well and over all I like the functionality of the PS better. They are both very close so it really will come down to what your friends or family has if you are looking forward to online gaming.