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December 2013
(80%)
324 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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738 Reviews
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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
Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Chelsea , review by: mashable.com
Beautiful new console, The best controller Sony has ever made, Easy-to-use sharing features will push gaming forward
Underwhelming first-party launch games, Cluttered menus, Some entertainment and online features are not worth your time
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Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Ryan , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: It's been seven years since Sony unveiled the PlayStation 3 to the world, but the day has finally come for Sony's next-gen gaming console: the PlayStation 4 .We've had our hands on the PS4 for a little while, so we've been able to test it and share our ow...
Beautiful, unique case design, Relatively quiet operating noise, Lighting, smoke effects, and character models look great, DualShock 4 controller is one of the best we've ever used, Stream game audio to any headset through the controller, What's New secti
Relatively high power consumption, Leap in graphics doesn't provide the "wow factor" of previous generational jumps, Controller only gets about 7 hours of battery life, Flat system interface gets cluttered and hard to use, Limited editing and upload optio
Remote PlayA quick demo of Remote Play at work, straight from my bedroom.While some later-era PS3 games supported streaming gameplay to a PlayStation Vita, the Remote Play functionality is built in to the PS4 at the system level. It's a surprisingly well-...
Published: 2013-11-14, Author: Stephen , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: How good is the PlayStation 4? Ask me in five years. Ask me after Naughty Dog's next couple of games, after I figure out whether God of War is headed in the right direction, after I learn whether it has become unfathomable to play a console game without l...
Published: 2013-11-13, Author: Chelsea , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: After seven years of waiting, we have finally experienced next-generation gaming. Sony's PlayStation 4 gives us hope for more powerful, jaw-dropping video games, and leaves a lot to the imagination for the future.The Japanese electronics giant has been ta...
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Published: 2013-05-27, Author: Carl , review by: HardCOREware.net
Abstract: Quite a few other promises were made to us last generation, only to be broken eventually:So with each new announcement, it's fun to look at each one trying to pick out fantasy from reality.The problem this year is that both Sony and Microsoft announced th...
Great new features, Special PSVita and PlayStation camera features, HDMI cable connection, Instant free games and content with Playstation®Plus membership, Superior 1080p graphics on most games, 500GB storage,
Slow connection speeds when connected with WiFi over hardline
I look forward to everything PS4 will have to offer in the future, and I have no doubt that the years to come will be exciting, groundbreaking, and fun...
Great games, Good value, Improved power efficiency, PS Plus still a great deal, DualShock 4 better than ever
Optical audio removed, No 4K Bluray player
An excellent console with a great catalogue of AAA games, the slimmer, smaller PS4 is better in almost every way compared to the original, barring one notable exception...
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Published: 2016-05-24, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: The PS4 hard drive is a wonderful thing, until you run out of space. Changing it is easy, but easy doesn't mean it lacks frustrations.I recently hit that particular landmark when I just couldn't quite delete enough content and keep everyone in the house t...
