Testseek.co.uk have collected 198 expert reviews of the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony PlayStation 4 Pro.
November 2016
(82%)
198 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(83%)
269 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
4K resolution gaming
Obviously. If you have the equipment
Some of your favorite titles are going to look absolutely incredible on the PlayStation 4 Pro. Add to that High Dynamic Range capabilities (again
If your TV has it) and you have one of the best
Price
Rich colour
Crisp detail
Good handling of 4K games
Impressive upscaler
Mechanical buttons
Solid 4K and HDR performance
Encouraging support from developers
Small but important tweaks to controller
Potential to improve PlayStation VR experience
First 4K HDR Sony console
Larger 1TB hard drive
30
Pro Mode games at launch
4K HDR gaming
Faster operating speed
Well supported with enhanced games at launch
Provides better experience for PS VR gamers too
The PS4 Pro outputs a 4K- and HDR signal that's compatible with high-end TVs
And promises better visuals and increased frame rates for certain games. The console includes a 1TB hard drive
And it works with all PS4 games
Apps and accessories to date
Well supported with enhanced games
Provides better experience for PSVR gamers
4K gaming
Faster UI
Optical digital port returns
4K gaming for less than $500
Improves visuals on select PlayStation VR titles
Makes all games run slightly better than standard PS4
Looks good even on 1080p TVs
Supports all PS4 games
Stunning graphics with 4K and HDR
Quieter
Games load more quickly
Enhances some PS4 and PSVR games
Notable performance improvements even on 1080p screens
4K gaming with solid upscaling of HD titles
Ease of transfer from existing PS4s
The editors didn't like
If I ever find myself in a conversation with a Sony engineer
The first thing I'm going to ask about is the PS4 Pro's lack of a 4K UHD Blu-ray player. I've tried to avoid the direct comparison to the Xbox One S throughout the review
But it completely bog
Sound could be more dynamic
No 4K Blu-ray player
Streaming services need HDR updates
Most games will not achieve full native 4K rendering
No 4K Bluray player
Lacklustre design
Variable support from current titles
No 4K Blu
Ray player
Pro Mode support isn't universal
A beast in looks and size
No 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
Only a 1TB HDD which will fill rapidly
Out of the gate
Only a handful of titles offer dramatic improvements. In reality
Most games that support Pro enhancements don't offer a drastic difference in quality when comparing standard and Pro games side-by-side. Specific information on game improv
If you're looking for a console that can provide the best possible gaming experience on a console at the moment, the PlayStation 4 Pro with its enhanced graphics, frame-rate and resolution is a good choice - although it doesn't feature a 4K Blu-Ray player...
Both the new PS4 and the PS4 Pro offer visual advantages over the angular launch PS4, although that's where the similarities end. Sony's PS4 Pro looks to offer an enhanced gaming experience with higher framerates, increased resolution and higher quality t...
Supports 4K Ultra HD, Supports High Dynamic Range (HDR), Superb exclusives
PlayStation Plus rewards a step behind Xbox Game Pass, Doesn't support 4K UHD Blu-ray discs,
The PlayStation 4 Pro is an excellent ending to a superb gaming console. It provides a great increase in performance without investing in a whole new machine, and is perfect for someone who hasn't experienced the console yet. You get HDR, UHD 4K, and supe...
Outstanding exclusive library, VR Headset support, Cheapest 4K games console
No 4K Blu-ray player, Weakest 4K games console
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Beautiful 4K graphics, Improved hardware with more RAM and power, Faster UI, load speeds, and downloads
Lacks Ultra HD Blu-ray player, Enhanced graphics not supported on all games, 1 TB hard drive, not SSD
A significantly improved PlayStation 4 with 4K capabilities.If you're purchasing a PS4 today, the Pro is the one that makes the most sense for the price. It might not be for those without 4K TVs, but it's undoubtedly the best PlayStation console to date...
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Published: 2018-09-18, Author: Paul , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: To celebrate the launch of Marvel's Spider-Man, the hotly anticipated game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for the PlayStation 4 Pro, Sony released a limited edition PS4 themed after the arachnid su...
HDR gaming, Higher resolution, Some apps support 4K streaming, Comprehensive game catalog, World-class exclusives
No UHD Blu-ray drive, Noisy, High power consumption when streaming, Many games lack HDR, Struggles to deliver true 4K
So what is PS4 Pro exactly? I think it depends on perspective but more importantly on the capabilities of your TV. While PS4 Pro can technically output 4K, it struggles to reach it in many AAA games, instead often relying on an upscaled 1440p signal. Ther...
