Sony is launching two brand-new versions of the PlayStation
4, and while they both look like elegant high-tech hamburgers, they're actually
pretty different.
The $299 PS4 Slim, due this month, will replace the current
PS4 and introduces a new shrunk-down design. The PS4 Pro, launching on Nov. 10
for $399, is a 4K entertainment machine that can play games and movies in
ultra-high resolution. So which one should you buy?
The PS4 Slim is the official replacement of the standard
PS4, with a design that Sony says is 30 percent smaller, 16 percent lighter and
consumes 30 percent less power. So unless you really need those few inches of
extra space, folks who already own a PS4 have virtually no reason to buy the
Slim.
At $299, however, the Slim is the cheapest barrier of entry
for aspiring PS4 owners who want to play some Uncharted 4 or Bloodborne. Also,
the Pro won't do you much good if you don't have a 4K television, so if you're
on an extra-tight budget, go with the Slim.
So should existing PS4 owners upgrade to the Pro? That's a
tougher call. Existing games such as Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Call of
Duty: Black Ops 3 will be 4K-optimized for the Pro, so your older games may get
a bit of new life on Sony's new console. While the upcoming PlayStation VR
headset will work on any PS4, you'll get the smoothest virtual reality
experience possible on the Pro.
One thing you won't have to factor in when choosing your PS4
is game selection. All current and upcoming PS4 games will work on PS4, PS4
Slim and PS4 Pro — the only difference is they might look a little prettier on
the Pro.
All in all, the PS4 Slim is a good budget buy, while the PS4
Pro is a wise choice for gamers with 4K televisions who want the very best
experience available. Now, you might also want to consider whether Microsoft's
Xbox One S is a better fit for you than either PS4, but that's a can of worms
we'll be examining in a separate post. Stay tuned.
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