More than three and a half years ago, I stood on stage in New York to unveil PlayStation 4, which captured our vision for the future of gaming. That vision placed the gamer at the center of the PlayStation ecosystem and empowered developers to create transformative experiences. This afternoon I returned to New York for another PlayStation Meeting to discuss the evolution of the PlayStation 4 platform and introduce PS4 Pro. This new high-end PS4 will sit alongside the new slimmer, lighter PS4, which we officially unveiled today.
The new standard PS4 is starting to ship to retailers now and will be available by September 15 for a suggested retail price of $299.99 USD ($379.99 CAD), representing great value for gamers who haven’t joined the PS4 community just yet. Our engineering and design teams collaborated to consolidate PS4’s high-performance technology into a smaller, more energy efficient form factor. When comparing the new PS4 model to the current model, we’ve reduced volume by 30 percent, weight by 16 percent, and power consumption by 28 percent. Despite the sleek design, the new model packs all of the same powerful components that have made PS4 the best place to play.
With PlayStation 4 Pro our goal is to deliver innovation in the form of cutting-edge visuals and graphics while in the midst of the PS4’s lifecycle. PS4 Pro, which launches November 10, 2016, for a suggested retail price of $399.99 USD ($499.99 CAD), enhances PS4 games by supporting the latest in imaging technology through 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR), as well as smoother frame rates. Games that already look extraordinary on PS4 will look richer and more detailed, thanks to the more powerful GPU and faster CPU at the heart of PS4 Pro.
With more pixels, 4K’s higher resolution delivers graphics that are sharper and have greater detail than ever imagined. HDR enables visuals to look much closer to the way your eyes see the real world.
Some developers are updating previously launched PS4 games to add PS4 Pro support, while other developers are building PS4 Pro support into upcoming releases. At launch, you’ll be able to download patches for games – such as Uncharted 4 – which are enhanced when playing on the new console. Future releases that will have PS4 Pro enhancements built-in include Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Mass Effect: Andromeda and Days Gone.
However, even if you own an HDTV that does not support either 4K or HDR, PS4 Pro still provides a number of benefits. All games will run in 1080p resolution, and some will even run in a higher or more stable framerate. If you’re a gamer that wants to be at the forefront of innovation, PS4 Pro is for you.
We also know a lot of our fans watch movies, TV shows, and videos on their PS4, so we’re working with our partners who offer best-in-class streaming services to build new apps for PS4 Pro. Netflix will launch a new app at the launch of PS4 Pro that supports 4K. YouTube is also developing a new 4K-compatible app for PS4 Pro.
But it’s important to note that the choice is yours. Whether you’re playing on PS4 Pro, the new slimmer and lighter PS4, or the PS4 system you bought at launch in 2013, you’ll have access to the same amazing games with the same features and same vibrant community that make PlayStation the best place to play. There won’t be any gameplay features exclusive to PS4 Pro or the standard PS4. In fact, we believe the impact of HDR on gaming and entertainment is so promising that all PlayStation 4 systems – back to the very first console sold in 2013 – are now HDR capable.
It is incredibly important for us, and our developer partners, to maintain one PS4 audience. All PS4 systems are also ready to deliver on the promise of virtual reality with the upcoming launch of PlayStation VR. Whichever system you choose, we’ll continue to give you the exclusive franchises, blockbuster third-party titles, and unique games from creative developers that you’ve come to expect from PlayStation.
I want to take a moment to thank everyone in the PlayStation Nation for the incredibly passionate support around PS4. From day one with PS4, we’ve been driven to create a system tuned to the needs of gamers. PS4 Pro builds on that goal even further, and we can’t wait for you to try it.
It was an interesting conference to say the least. I’m gonna hold my thoughts on this until I see it on an actual 4K display.
Aside from that, the HDR update PS4 owners are getting next week, does that include the folders feature as well?!
Believe so. I have the beta and it’s relatively stable.
yes it does include folders
I use a 4tb hd in my current ps4 using the nyko adapter will this still work with the ps4 pro? Or will there be a new adapter
I was hoping for 3.5″ HD support with that bigger chassis
Ouch no 4k uhd blu ray support. I think I’ll pass on this, I was planning on a day 1 purchase.
Here we go, just like Apple releasing new phones every freaking year, now Sony will start releasing new consoles sooner than ever. Lame. Makes me wanna just stick to my PC then if these consoles start going down that road.
crocop03 the point of this is to benefit the people who spend $3,000 on a brand new t.v. that would like to feel like their gaming console didn’t get in the way of them enjoying their over priced early adopter t.v.
Anyone who watched that press conference, on a non 4k non HDR t.v. has no business ranting or raving about the new device. It’s not for you, it’s not for me and my not great internet, it’s for people who have more money than they know what to do with.
Calm down, everything is ok, deep breathe. Slow breathes.
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and out…
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and in
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Well No UHD blue ray guess I’m buying an Xbox one S
Why don’t you just buy a UHD player? They are cheaper than an Xbox One S and you can still play the great Playstation Exclusives.
I know you have way too much money… I mean you do have a 4k t.v. which probably cost you $1,000. If you don’t then I don’t know why it matters. You’re also apparently wanting to spend $15-30 dollars on a all new blu-ray collection. So yeah I guess you’d get an Xbox One S because you have more money than sense… But.. I don’t know what the hurry is.
I mean what about 8k? We gonna go through this next gen too?
@ Dedstarrevolv3r
I’m in the same boat, a 2″5 4TB HDD with the same Nyko adapter.
For some reason, it won’t allow me to upgrade it because the website doesn’t have the latest version of the update.
I am waiting for 4.0 update to make that upgrade.
Sony, what about UHD Blu-Ray Movies, will any of these PS4 support it?
MakaiOokami. you’re assuming an awful lot. and my 4k monitor that cost only $40 more than a launch PS4 would like to have a word with you. It’s called priorities, and watching sales. Don’t assume someone just throws money at stuff. Especially when there’s plenty of us out there that have used 2k/4k for quite some time.
There is a lot of hate here about people having money to burn on 3000 TV but I just bought a modest 50″ for 500. The same cost as my 1080p 40″ 3 years ago. And the premium one was 1000. Guys, they aren’t that expensive. I do not get why there’s no 4k Blu-ray player though.. seems counter intuitive. I’ll have even less reason to buy one now.
I’m guessing that the issue here is in supporting HDCP 2.2 … but if my $500 tv can support it… and an Xbox One S can … yea I would expect the ps4 to do so also.
I just watched the 4k video of both Andromeda and Zero Dawn on my samsung 4k tv and compared it to the same videos shown on a hd 1080p tv, and there is a huge difference. I thought the difference wouldn’t be that great between ps4’s 4k gameplay and older ps4 models, but trust me it’s a big one. If you don’t own a ps4 yet I suggest making the ps4 pro your first option, regardless if you have a 4k tv or not, hell I am seriously considering getting a ps4 pro and leaving my old ps4 as a backup console:D
Watch Horizon footage in 4K on a 4K TV and u will be a believer.
If u buy a gaming console for physical non gaming media u probably need to reconsider your gaming priorities.
No. The folders are coming with the PlayStation 4 system software update 4.0 which we will get some time between early 2017 and late 2018.
Why is everyone saying they are going with the xbone s because the ps pro doesnt have a 4k uhd DVD drive? The xbone s doesnt even support 4k gaming, and as for everyone saying people with 4k TVs have “too much money” thats not really true i got mine for about $450, not cheap but not more expensive then a regular tv.
PlayStation pro needs more time to be developed in my opinion, I’m getting the slim and all, but Against the new ” Scorpio ‘ , it’s pretty weaker. I know Sony goal is focused on the gaming aspect and power of it , but Scorpio is gonna get a decent lead, it should be postponed or delayed for another year, as a fanboy I would like Sony to keep the lead it has on Microsoft. That’s just my opinion.
I totally understand you are in the buisness to make money! But why rush an incomplete console? The PS4 Pro doesn’t support Blu-Ray 4K disks? Who’s great idea was this?? You could’ve pushed the console envelope and destroyed Xbox in one fell swoop! What is the selling point? Whomever decision it was to leave this out made a huge blunder! You are forgetting about us who have 85″ 4K TVs, the ones who have 30+ games, the ones who are smart enough not to purchase digital games! I can’t even comprehend the asinine decision. Oh well, not the first time a major company made a costly mistake, and won’t be the last.
Dumb move no 4k player planned opulence
Here’s my problems with all this… I have been with Sony’s consoles from the start. The PS2 cemented me in with their backwards compatibility. For me that made for a company that understood and respected their customers, as well as stood behind the value of their games even as those games were surpassed. They even carried this into the initial release of the PS3. But greed and paranoia have taken over and if I want to play the old games I already have on the new system, I have to purchase them individually again as a download. You can’t buy just any external hard drive to backup or store new games, you have to buy a special, overpriced PS4 drive. The standard PS4 is not dropping to $250 as suggested but only $300. Seems Microsoft is finally headed the right direction, and Sony is taking notes from Apple and pushing their devoted customers into the open arms of their competitors. Apple forces you into buying the more expensive phone or tablet instead of being able to insert a simple SD card and no touch screens on laptops. They are no longer the inovators that made their brand, so has Sony… It is only a matter of time before Sony joins Sega as merely a software developer.
Some 4K HDTV’s worth no worst than 650.00 (based on screen size).
Wow… Sony really dropped the ball on this console. With the world moving towards 4k I am really surprised they didn’t include a 4k uhd player in this system. There is already so many products that stream 4k but not too many that actually play 4k movies. Maybe they need to team up with Samsung who is leading the world in future technology. It also doesn’t support 3d that is a double strike for me. Even though 4k is the future, my kids still love their 3d movies. I had planned on buying two. One for the living room and one for my bedroom. Sorry Sony but I’ll just be keeping my $800 in my pocket.
Is a 1tb or 2 tb or is ir just 500gb