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Testseek.co.uk have collected 324 expert reviews of the Sony PlayStation 4 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony PlayStation 4.
Award: Most Awarded December 2013
December 2013
 
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The editors liked

  • Heaps of top-notch games
  • Can play HDR games (if you have a compatible TV)
  • Finally adds media and app/streaming capabilities absent at launch
  • Holds masses of future potential
  • No one likes to waste power and deal with insane energy bills
  • So it's reassuring to see Sony dialling back the PS4's power consumption. Though the original PS4's looks have become comfortingly familiar
  • The new smaller
  • More reserved design will make it
  • The system is cleanly designed
  • Functional and a downright joy to putter around its interface. Everything is speedy and responsive right from minute one
  • And the interface is full of clever design choices that speed things up. Games begin to install the s
  • Powerful spec
  • Great controller
  • Stylish looks
  • With a superpowered graphics processor and more processing oomph than many gaming PCs
  • The PS4 is capable of stunning visuals and hugely expansive gamesplaying experiences. Its sharing and social experiences add intuitive ways to make you feel a part of a
  • The PlayStation 4 is packed with impressive next-gen features. You can play PS4 games on your PlayStation Vita using the magic of Remote Play
  • Which is really useful if someone is using the TV. The console is constantly buffering the last 15 minutes of gameplay
  • So if you do something amazing
  • It’s easy to upload a clip of it online. While the camera is £50 extra
  • All controllers have Move motion
  • Compact build
  • Plain
  • Subtle design
  • Redesigned DualShock 4 controller is very nice to use
  • Power use is reasonable when gaming
  • Decent performance levels for the money
  • Simple set-up and interface
  • Games look and sound great
  • Good selection of TV
  • Film and music apps
  • Decent AV performance
  • The PlayStation 4 serves up dazzling graphics
  • Runs on a simplified and logical interface and boasts a fantastic controller. It has the upper hand in indie games and can stream a constantly growing list of legacy titles via PlayStation Now. The PS4 makes
  • Great games
  • Good value
  • Improved power efficiency
  • PS Plus still a great deal
  • DualShock 4 better than ever
  • Small and easy to hide out of the way
  • DualShock 4 controller has USB communication
  • Easy to swap out the internal hard drive
  • Capable of HDR gaming
  • Next generation graphics
  • Cheaper than competitors
  • Slick user interface
  • Excellent controller
  • Stunning 1080p gaming for the win
  • Remote Play is brilliant
  • Super-slick and fast operation
  • Compact design
  • Energy efficient
  • Super quiet
  • Powerful hardware hasn't even reached its full potential
  • Much-improved DualShock 4 controller
  • Multitasking allows background downloads
  • Music over games and more
  • Sharing content is simple
  • Justifies owning a Vita
  • Attractive and compact design
  • Great new controller
  • Impressive streaming support
  • Many new features
  • Incredibly quiet
  • Much more energy efficient
  • Looks lovely
  • Easier to expand HDD space

The editors didn't like

  • Media streaming can be fussy
  • 500GB storage insufficient
  • Store download prices often absurdly high
  • No 4K video
  • PS4 Slim and Pro put question mark over this original console
  • When sat next to the Xbox One S
  • Which isn't massively more expensive than the 2016 PlayStation Slim
  • It's hard not to feel a little jealous of Microsoft's machine's 4K Blu-ray player. It's a luxury
  • For sure
  • But it's a future proofed one that may mean t
  • Again
  • We could drill home the point about there not being enough console-exclusive games
  • But there are larger problems to address here. Sony has made it clear that it's branch out or die. To add a new feature every six months or pack it up and call it q
  • Lack of exclusive games
  • Not backwards compatible
  • Media a bit light
  • No DLNA media streaming capabilities from launch. Or CD playback. Or MP3 support. Or 3D Bluray capabilities. Or backwards compatibility with PS3 games
  • Sony now charges for online gameplay through its PlayStation Plus service at £40 a year
  • But as that service offers superb
  • Recently-released games for free every month
  • Including Contrast and Resogun on the PlayStation 4
  • It’s worth paying for. The launch lineup of exclusive games isn’t that strong otherwise
  • It’s difficult to get excited about a new Killzone title
  • While the now-delayed Drivecl
  • Not totally silent when in the UI or playing a Bluray
  • Shiny parts of the casing are prone to scratches
  • Online multiplayer gaming is no longer free
  • Power use a bit on the high side when in the UI or watching a Bluray
  • Multimedi
  • No 3D Blu-ray
  • CD or DLNA support
  • Not as good as a dedicated disc player
  • The Xbox One has a slight edge in non-gaming entertainment features such as streaming content and media portal apps
  • Optical audio removed
  • No 4K Blu
  • Ray player
  • Not the prettiest machine on the market
  • No optical digital audio output
  • A mere 500GB HDD
  • No 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player
  • Lack of A-list titles
  • Camera not included
  • Lack of Alist titles
  • No DLNA - yet
  • 4K games still out of reach
  • Some features look a little underbaked right now
  • Lacks 4K Blu-ray player
  • PS4 Pro launch on the horizon
  • Many features still on the way
  • Like Gaikai streaming games
  • Baffling lack of DLNA and MP3 support
  • Most features require PSN connection
  • PS Plus required for non
  • F2P multiplayer
  • Controller analogue sticks still not durable enough
  • The PS4 Pro makes this a tough sell to dedicated fans

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  Published: 2014-05-27, Author: Stephen , review by: kotaku.com

  • Abstract:  A half-year past launch, the PlayStation 4 still feels like an overachiever. The system runs better and is improving faster than its predecessor. Everything is relative, though. The PS4 is still a year-one console and has familiar year-one issues. It's no...

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  Published: 2014-05-23, Author: Barb , review by: soundandvision.com

  • Offers most major apps, Excellent picture and sound quality, No additional subscriptions required to access streaming services, Netflix Max helps find recommendations geared to your taste
  • No remote or QWERTY keyboard outside of game controller, Limited number of apps—no social networks or photo apps, No DLNA or other streaming from home network media libraries
  • Excellent for gaming and on the whole, but not the best choice for streaming alone....

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  Published: 2013-12-12, Author: Josh , review by: gottabemobile.com

  • Abstract:  The PS4 and Xbox One are just getting started in a battle to be the game console of choice for the next five to ten years, and many shoppers are considering buying a PS4 or an Xbox One for the first time.While the Xbox 360 arguably won the last console co...

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  Published: 2013-12-12, Author: David , review by: computershopper.com

  • Streamlined UI, Excellent controller, Streaming-service apps (such as Netflix) don't require PlayStation Network subscription to use, Handy guest mode for playing with friends
  • No DLNA support (at time of review), Antiquated friending process, HDCP-locked HDMI output, Short controller battery life, PS3 games don't work
  • It's still early days in terms of game selection, but the PS4 debuts as a commanding console with a better, streamlined UI that fronts solid hardware. A much-improved controller and well-executed sharing and social features make it a winner. ...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-11, Author: Alastair , review by: Theinquirer.net

  • Abstract:  However, Microsoft has since rescinded most, if not all these controversial policies. This combined with the fact that neither the PS4 nor the Xbox One are backwards compatible and won't play PS3 or Xbox 360 games makes knowing which console is best a tri...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-09, Author: Michael , review by: geardiary.com

  • amazing graphics, share options (pictures and video), live gameplay streaming options, can play games while downloading, new controller w/touchpad, included headset, cross play options with PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4 app (iOS and ANdroid), camera sys
  • no backward compatible PS1, PS2 or PS3 disc play, left console shell area prone to scratches/fingerprints, include camera/second controller, no integration with cable or satellite services, limited music options

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  Published: 2013-12-04, Author: Alastair , review by: Theinquirer.net

  • Great graphics, comfortable controller, stylish and compact design, sharing features
  • Voice command feature is fiddly, launch lineup isn't stellar

 
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  Published: 2013-12-02, Author: Josh , review by: gottabemobile.com

  • Abstract:  New game consoles don't come every day, but this year the PS4 arrived with a collection of games, upgraded graphics, a new DualShock 4 controller and several PlayStation 4 features that set it apart from the PS3 and the Xbox One.The PS4 or PlayStation 4 a...

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  Published: 2013-11-29, Author: Dave , review by: makeuseof.com

  • The PlayStation 4 comes in a surprisingly small box, especially when compared to the Xbox One. In fact, it looks more like the box you might find a laptop in, not a high-end video game console. That's not a bad thing though, as there is nothing wrong with...

 
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  Published: 2013-11-28, Author: Kirk , review by: techspot.com

  • Abstract:  Two new gaming consoles. Both very powerful. Both very ambitious. Both about to meet head to head... and do battle for your time, money and attention, as well as the fate of the universe! Two weeks ago we reviewed the PlayStation 4. Last week we reviewed ...

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