PS4 Pro: The Ultimate FAQ

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PS4 Pro: The Ultimate FAQ

PlayStation is introducing a new choice for console gamers with PS4 Pro, a powerful addition to the PS4 family. It’s designed to offer heightened gaming experiences, whether via your existing HDTV or a new 4K TV.

With its increased performance over the standard PS4, PS4 Pro represents a first for PlayStation — and in many ways, for console gaming. We’re excited by this vision, but we know many of you will have questions. That’s why we’ve built our latest Ultimate FAQ below.

This FAQ will serve as a living document, and we’ll continue to add new questions, details, and specifics leading up to launch on November 10 in North America. If you have questions that aren’t addressed, leave them in the comments below and we’ll add ‘em to the list.

In the meantime: it’s time to get to know PS4 Pro!

New questions added Nov. 3, 2017

Q: What type of buttons are on the front of PS4 Pro?
The buttons are mechanical.

Q: Is there anything else I should know if I own both PS VR and PS4 Pro, and a 4K TV?
If you’re playing a normal, non-VR game on your PS4 Pro, PS VR’s Processor Unit will output a 4K signal to a 4K TV — but in the YUV420 format only. The Processor Unit does not support HDR pass-through, so you will need to plug your PS4 Pro directly into your TV (bypassing the Processor Unit) to view HDR content.

Q: Can I use my PS4 Pro as a “second” primary account?
No, you can only choose one PS4 device to be your primary account.

Q: Can I install a new hard drive in my PS4 Pro?
Yes. As with both models of the standard PS4, you can replace PS4 Pro’s stock 1TB, 5400RPM hard drive relatively quickly and easily using just a Phillips head screwdriver. You will need to select a 2.5’’ (laptop PC sized) hard drive that is no more than 9.5mm thick.

Q: Are there any other changes to PS4 Pro’s hard drive interface?
Yes, PS4 Pro supports the faster SATA-III specification.

Q: Do 4K TVs suffer from increased input lag?
Not necessarily, but the phenomenon known as “input latency” or “input lag” may be an important consideration if you are considering buying a new TV to be used with gaming. The amount of latency differs by TV.

Many TVs feature a “Game Mode” or the like in order to reduce this latency as much as possible, but this performance can vary (e.g. by deactivating special features like HDR). If possible, try to test out a new TV before buying it, connecting your PS4 or PS4 Pro to get a sense of its overall gaming performance. In-depth professional reviews or user reviews can also be valuable.

Q: Can I use an external HDD with PS4 Pro?
As with the standard PS4, PS4 Pro does not support external HDDs for storing game files, but you can use it for storing a system backup, media storage, or save files.

Q: Does PS4 Pro support rendering in full, native 4K?
Yes. While PS4 Pro supports outputting a native 4K signal, many developers are leveraging powerful rendering technologies including a process called “checkerboard rendering” to best balance the heightened clarity of a native 4K signal with other rich graphical features and a smooth performance profile.

PS4 Pro: Basic Questions

Q: What is PS4 Pro?
PS4 Pro is a high-end version of PS4 that is capable of outputting 4K graphics, HDR support, smoother and more stable framerates, and 4K video streaming. Upon its launch, PS4 Pro will make supported PS4 games look better and run more smoothly, while giving developers an upgraded toolset to create even richer, more detailed game worlds. How these powerful new tools are used is up to individual developers and the experience they are creating. You may have seen some of these examples during PlayStation Meeting 2016.

It’s important to note that PS4 Pro is not another generation of console. It won’t make your current PS4 games obsolete, and it won’t split the PS4 player base. PS4 Pro is very much a part of the PS4 family.

Q: When will PS4 Pro be available, where, and for how much?
PS4 Pro will launch in the US and Canada on November 10 for a suggested retail price of $399.99 USD ($499.99 CAD).

Q: Will PS4 Pro have separate or exclusive games?
There will not be any PS4 Pro-exclusive games. Because PS4 Pro and the standard PS4 are members of the same family, both systems will be fully compatible with all past, present, and future PS4 titles, including PlayStation VR. All PS4 games are PS4 Pro games, and vice-versa.

Following PS4 Pro’s launch on November 10 in North America, virtually all new PS4 game releases moving forward will be able to take advantage of PS4 Pro capabilities on day one, or in some cases shortly after launch via a downloadable update. Some titles previously released will be updated to take advantage of PS4 Pro features, including Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, The Last of Us Remastered, Infamous Second Son First Light, Shadow of Mordor, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and more.

Q: Will all PS4 games be compatible with PS4 Pro?
Yes, all existing PS4 games are fully compatible with PS4 Pro. Developers are able to add PS4 Pro enhancements to previously released PS4 games via a downloadable update if they choose to.

Q: Will I need to pay to update my existing PS4 game with new PS4 Pro features?

A: While nothing specifically prevents publishers and developers from this, we don’t anticipate it at this time. Software updates enabling PS4 Pro features on any existing first-party title (such as inFamous First Light or Uncharted 4) will be free.

Q: Will SIE continue to sell and support the standard PS4?
Yes. PS4 Pro is an evolution of the PS4 generation platform, which will continue to include the standard PS4 system. PS4 Pro was designed for gamers who want to be at the forefront of gaming innovation. Whether you decide to purchase the new system or continue playing on the standard PS4 system, you’ll enjoy the same games that make PlayStation the best place to play.

Q: Will PS4 Pro require a 4K TV?
No. PS4 Pro can display much higher resolutions than the standard PS4 when using a 4K TV. But if you own an HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p), PS4 Pro can still improve your gaming experience.

Q: What benefits does PS4 Pro provide when played on a non-4K HDTV?
PS4 Pro offers benefits even if you play on a HDTV that isn’t 4K. Depending on how the developer chooses to use the increased processing power, games with PS4 Pro support are able to render higher or more consistent framerates, increased environmental and character model detail, improved overall visual quality, and other related visual enhancements. For a look at how games are using the power of PS4 Pro, watch some of the first game footage on our YouTube page.

Additionally, PS4 games that render below native 1080p (maximum quality for HD TVs) on the standard PS4 can be elevated to render at full native 1080p on an HDTV.

See below for a chart detailing how PS4 Pro will display based on different TV types.

4K content 2K or less than 1080p content
2K TV Optimized to 1080p If less than 1080p,
upscale to 1080p
4K TV If 4K (2160p), display as is Upscale to 4K (2160p)
4K/HDR TV If 4K (2160p), display as is
If content is HDR supported, display in HDR
Upscale to 4K (2160p)
If content is HDR supported, display in HDR

Q: What resolutions does PS4 Pro support?
On 4K TVs, games are capable of running at up to 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels, also known as “2160p”) resolution. On HDTVs, games will run at 1080p.

Q: Will PS4 Pro be compatible with my existing PS4 downloaded games, saved data, and PlayStation Network Friend lists?
Yes. PS4 Pro exists in the same digital ecosystem as the standard PS4 in all regards; two PS4 console systems, one PlayStation Network, one PS4 community. This means you can start playing a game on your PS4 Pro, upload the saved data to online storage using PS Plus (sold separately), and pick up your progress on a standard PS4 in another room. It also means that all content and saved data that you already own on PS4 are fully compatible with PS4 Pro on day one.

Q: What if I already own a standard PS4? Is there an easy way to transfer my games, saved data, and Share captured content from a standard PS4 to PS4 Pro?
Yes. You will be able to copy your games, saved data, captured videos and screenshots, system settings, and other content from a standard PS4 to PS4 Pro using a standard Ethernet cable. This process will also work from standard PS4 to standard PS4, PS4 Pro to standard PS4, and PS4 Pro to PS4 Pro provided that both units have system software update 4.00 or higher installed, and the same PSN account is signed into both systems.

Alternatively, you can log-into PSN with your PS4 Pro, access your games and content library, and re-download your previously purchased games and content. Of course, your saved data in online storage will transfer as well.

Q: Will the PS4 Pro system introduce any improvements to DUALSHOCK 4?
The latest version of DUALSHOCK 4 will be included with PS4 Pro, as well as the new slimmer standard PS4. But it does not introduce any significant new functionality. The new DUALSHOCK 4 allows the light from the light bar to emit on the touch pad, making a new luminous line that illuminates in the same color as that of the light bar. It also supports USB communication in addition to Bluetooth communication. Existing DUALSHOCK 4 controllers going back to the launch of PS4 are fully supported on PS4 Pro; the updated DUALSHOCK 4 will, in turn, be fully supported by every PS4 model.

PS4 Pro: Technical Specifications

Q: How does PS4 Pro compare to the standard PS4?
PS4 Pro is significantly more powerful than the standard PS4 model. PS4 Pro’s advanced graphics processor unit incorporates many features from AMD’s latest “Polaris” architecture, as well as some fully custom hardware innovations, and is considerably more powerful than the GPU included in the standard PS4.

All in all, this increase in processing power enables developers to tap into far more demanding visual features for PS4 Pro owners, including smoother or more stable framerates, support for 4K rendering, advanced graphics features, and more.

Q: What video output settings does PS4 Pro support?
At launch, PS4 Pro supports all of the HD video output settings found on the standard PS4. Notably, PS4 Pro introduces 4K output, with settings for both 2160p YUV420 and 2160p RGB (recommended if your TV supports it) at up to 60 frames per second when using a supported 4K TV and Premium High Speed HDMI Cable.

Q: Does PS4 Pro support High Dynamic Range (HDR)?
Yes, PS4 Pro is fully compatible with the HDR10 specification at launch. HDR10 is a widely supported HDR format embraced by major entertainment companies.

Q: What is HDR?
High Dynamic Range, or HDR, is an emerging display standard that allows for massively increased color depth and greater contrast compared to Standard Dynamic Range, the decades-old specification currently employed by traditional HDTVs. In general, HDR-enabled content played on an HDR-compatible TV produces a noticeably fuller, richer image, that’s closer to what the eye naturally sees. That means much deeper black levels that retain finer details; brighter, more dazzling highlights; and a much wider color spectrum than is possible on older HDTV technology.

It’s actually impossible to demonstrate the true benefits of HDR technology here because you need an HDR-enabled screen and content to experience it. You can, however, watch this video from Sony that shows some simulated before-and-after scenes.

Q: Will PS4 Pro include support for Dolby Vision HDR?
There are currently no plans to support Dolby Vision.

Q: Does PS4 Pro require any specialized equipment?
Only if you want to experience 4K and HDR. Otherwise, no. Like the standard PS4, PS4 Pro fully supports existing HD TVs (720p / 1080i / 1080p). PS4 Pro can also output a 4K signal on supported 4K TVs when using a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable (one will be included with PS4 Pro). To enjoy HDR features, you’ll need an HDTV that’s compatible with the HDR10 format, and HDR10-enabled games or content.

Q: Outside of higher gaming performance, 4K TV features, and support for 4K video streaming, are there any other benefits to PS4 Pro?
Yes. PS4 Pro will come standard with a 1TB HDD, faster Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), and a third USB 3.1 Gen.1 port on the rear of the unit. PS4 Pro’s more powerful hardware can also benefit PlayStation VR games, enhance streaming features such as Share Play and Remote Play, and enable higher resolution output for media captured using the Share button.

In most other ways, PS4 Pro will be very similar to the standard PS4. This includes the user interface and functionality.

Q: Why do I need a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable for using PS4 Pro on my 4K TV?
For maximum quality, you’ll need a PS4 Pro system, a 4K TV with a Premium HDMI input port (often marked in blue), and a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable. Users can of course use the HDMI Cable is included with PS4 Pro, but those who need to purchase a longer cable should remember to get one that meets the Premium High Speed HDMI spec.

The newer Premium High Speed HDMI format can display a 4K signal at up to 60 frames per second (60Hz). When using older High Speed HDMI Cables, users may experience issues such as flickering TV screens or images being displayed incorrectly.

Q: Is there anything else I need to know about PS4 Pro support on my 4K TV?
Given that 4K display standards and HDR features are still cutting edge, we recommend that you carefully consult your 4K TV’s manual and other reference materials to fully understand its capabilities.

Q: Will PS4 Pro support PlayStation VR?
PS4 Pro will fully support PlayStation VR just like the standard PS4. It’s important to note that PlayStation VR’s integrated display tops out at 1920 x 1080; it does not support 4K output. Also, the PS VR headset does not support HDR features.

That said, PS4 Pro’s upgraded processing power will give VR developers the ability to enhance their experiences with higher quality graphics, smoother or more stable framerates, and visual improvements in supported games. Developers can also choose to add PS4 Pro features to PS VR games post launch via a downloadable update.

Q: Which PS VR games will support PS4 Pro features?
As neither PS VR nor PS4 Pro has launched at the time of publication, we’ll wait until closer to PS4 Pro’s launch to begin confirming these titles.

4K Entertainment

Q: Does PS4 Pro support Ultra 4K Blu-ray Discs?
No, PS4 Pro’s internal Blu-ray drive does not support the new Ultra 4K Blu-ray Disc format. It supports the same Blu-ray Disc specs as the standard PS4. The Blu-ray Disc Player application, however, will support high-quality upscaling of DVD and Blu-ray Disc content.

Q: What 4K entertainment options will PS4 Pro support?
4K streaming apps for Netflix and YouTube are in development. Though 4K streaming is still in its early days, other services are likely to offer 4K video content in the future as well.

Q: Will there be any 4K PlayStation Store movies or TV shows?
There are no plans for this at PS4 Pro’s launch, but the PlayStation Network team is looking into it.

Other Questions

Q: How large is PS4 Pro, physically?
PS4 Pro is slightly larger than the original PS4 model introduced in 2013, and will measure approximately 295×55×327 mm (width × height × length).

Q: Will PS4 Pro owners have a performance advantage in online games when competing against standard PS4 players?
Generally, no. Playtesting and balancing is up to each game developer, and while it’s true that PS4 Pro’s more powerful hardware can drive smoother or more stable frame rates in supported titles, developers have many tools and processes they can use to prevent imbalances.

Q: Will there be any changes to Remote Play or Share Play with PS4 Pro?
Yes, PS4 Pro’s increased processing power can offer significant streaming benefits if the internet bandwidth is fast enough. Remote Play users on PC, Mac, or Xperia will be able to stream gameplay from a PS4 Pro system at up to 1080p. Share Play users on a standard PS4 or PS4 Pro will also be able to stream gameplay from a PS4 Pro system at up to 1080p.

With both Remote Play and Share Play, PS4 Pro’s adaptive streaming technology will attempt to optimize streaming quality to make the most of available internet bandwidth. For the best experience, we recommend a 15Mbps or higher connection and using a wired Ethernet connection (not Wi-Fi) whenever possible.

Q: Will the Share button capture higher quality game content with PS4 Pro games?
When playing a game with PS4 Pro features, using DUALSHOCK 4’s Share button will generate higher resolution gameplay clips and screenshots compared to the standard PS4. Specifics will vary by game, but some games will support full 1080p video capture, and screenshots at up to 3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels.

Q: Will I be able to Broadcast my gameplay at higher settings?
Yes. At launch, you will be able to broadcast a YouTube stream at as high as 1080p and 60 frames per second.

Q: Are Sony’s new 4K TVs a good fit for PS4 Pro?
While we won’t provide a specific recommendation for PS4 Pro at this time, Sony has a long history of designing TVs with advanced technology, and that reputation has extended to the 4K TV realm.

Q: What size 4K TV should I get?
We can’t give an official recommendation on TV size due to variables in room size, seating distance, and media types. 4K games and movies can feature up to four times the total resolution of a 1080p signal, so to take full advantage of 4K’s greatly increased fidelity, you’ll want a 4K TV that’s big enough to show it off comfortably.

Unofficially, the staff of PlayStation.Blog has observed good results in average living rooms with 4K TVs sized 60’’ and up. If you’re in the market for a new 4K TV for PS4 Pro, we strongly recommend selecting a model with HDR10 compatibility, which will enable increased image vividness and contrast in HDR10-enabled games and movies.

Q: If I’m using PS4 Pro on a 4K TV, and I’m playing a PS4 game without PS4 Pro features. Will it still output in 4K?
Yes, older PS4 games without dedicated PS4 Pro features will output at 4K when played on PS4 Pro and a supported 4K TV using a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable. You will not, however, see any visual benefits without support for PS4 Pro features.

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  • All I’m asking for is to be able to play games at full 1080p60fps, but Sony can’t even do it or won’t let the developers do it -.-!zzzzZZ
    I’ll just keep my original PS4 no point on buying the Pro at least for me, and I might just start to build my own PC and wait for project Scorpio.

    I’m so disappointed and I’m a huge Sony fan</3

    • You really should build your own PC. It’s actually a lot of fun picking out the parts and then putting it all together, and when you’re done, it feels like it’s YOURS, you know what I mean? Plus, the games are generally so much freaking cheaper. I think I’ll always like consoles, but PC really is where it’s at anymore.

      BTW, totally agree that the focus should have gone towards 1080p60fps. 4K res may be pretty, but it doesn’t mean a thing if the frame rate stinks.

  • Idiots. No UHD 4K drive? I get all the 4K streaming I need from my Sony TV. Want something to play my discs and not worry about bandwidth.

  • Sid you forgot to answer a very important question. What idiot thought the PS4 PRO was a good idea?

  • Anyone who wants to stream 4K would already more then likely have a 4k Android box especially since they have been out for more then a year and those of us with less then stellar internet speeds would not be able to stream 4k video which putting in the 4k player would have been welcomed. They should have had 2 versions of the Pro one with and the other without and make it 100 dollars different. I will wait on the Scorpio unless SONY has another console up their sleeves.

  • What about features like NVidia PhysX and the like?

  • Can you upgrade this hard drive as well?

  • All of you whiners complaining about lack of ps4 uhd playback need to look up Microsofts’ complaints about the xbone slims crappy uhd experience. The lack of sound options, noise, crap controls. The xbox slim is 299 for a reason. Cut Sony a break, if it can’t be done properly: don’t do it.

  • UHD blu ray players are not substantially different to multi layer blu ray players. In fact a lot of currently available blu ray players can play UHD with a firmware update. This is really sloppy on sonys part. The pro is essentially an under-clocked RX480, they could have boosted the performance easily with minor changes to cooling. What SATA speed are they using? I already have an SSD for my release PS4 and planned on upgrading for the pro. Is this really a top end playstation? or is it just the model they should have released four years ago?

  • Will Playstation 4 Pro support 21:9 Ultra Wide TVs???

  • Ps4 Pro makes no sense to me, I’m better off waiting for next year Project Scorpio, it will be the most powerful console.

  • Sony. Turn around and come back with a 4K bluray drive. Very sad.

  • I have a 60inch 4k with HDR capabilities and a huge selling point for me was UHD Blu-ray built in and then to find out that it doesn’t have it was was really a let down. I pray this changes prior to launch or maybe I will just stick with my launch PS4 and hold out until the PS5 comes out…..

  • So it can’t play regular ps4 games, or blu-day discs?

    • it can play regular games and bluray….

      it can’t play 4k bluray, which is different, that’s what people are complaining about.

  • What I liked about the ps4 was how consumer friendly it was. It had all the features we wanted and it was a top of the line console with the newest technology. Ps4 pro launching without 4k Blu-ray capability is baffling. If Sony had only asked and listened, the gamers and consumers would have asked to have it included. The main reason being a lot of places have bad internet, and if you don’t live in a place where quality download speeds are offered that limits your 4k options. Discs allow you to have the 4k hdr experience without needing broadband. Unfortunately Sony did not ask or listen and will now be vulnerable to competition. What a disappointment

  • Will PS4 Pro owners have a performance advantage in online games when competing against standard PS4 players?
    Generally, no. Playtesting and balancing is up to each game developer, and while it’s true that PS4 Pro’s more powerful hardware can drive smoother or more stable frame rates in supported titles, developers have many tools and processes they can use to prevent imbalances.

    i am kinda worried about this but its really my only worries so far. ps4 pro player having a advantage but it dose look good and im sure sony already working on the next model.

  • I love the idea of pro. Sony learned from past mistakes and didn’t try to swing for the fences. Out of that came a focus on improving gameplay. People set themselves up for disappointment. This is Sony doing their version of Xbox “Elite” type console. Elite-Pro it’s right there in the name yet Sony gets backlash because it’s not a nominal step like a new console gen like microsoft with the Xbox 4. I guess the 4K Blu ray didn’t add much to the console experience imo otherwise Sony would have included one.Can’t please everyone. I don’t plan on getting one until a good sale comes along.

    • I think that Sony is trying to pull an Apple move.

      Come out with a newer and better console but missing a key new piece of tech and then in a year announce yet another model.
      PS4 Pro 2

    • of course the 4k bluray would have added to the console experience!!

      its just that Sony executives are clueless as to how people actually use their consoles…. for many many people, its more than games.

      PS3 was AWESOME!!! local media playback, MP3’s, JPG, downloaded movies, etc. I could film my mountain bike rides and then come home and copy the files to my PS3 and show them to my friends. I could go to a concert and take pictures with my fancy Nikon camera, come home, and connect Nikon directly to PS3 and copy the photos over, so display them on my huge TV. PS3 was an awesome media console. It did everything well….

      Then along comes PS4….. disappointing in a lot of ways…. Some of us were hoping that the Pro ( Poo ) would change that… no luck….

      Still awaiting greatness !!

  • Gee, you guys giving away free 4k televisions with this one? lol Cause that’s the only way We’ll ever get one. Apart from waiting five or so years. Here’s a Question, can we trade our old consoles in for a straight swap? Don’t know why you guys didn’t just give us this in the first place. Plus your controllers are cheaply made. Why not just give us all two each? Please stop making us pay more for less. It has all gone south recently with you guys. Why so tight?!

  • I have four disappointments with the PS4 Pro. Due to character limit; expect multiple posts.

    First: The processor is reported to be a 8-core Jaguar with a higher clock. Using older Kaberni Vs Kaveri tests; the Jaguar processor simply was not powerful enough to drive QHD class gameplay in OpenGL 4.x class rendering. Even when coupled with something like the Hawaii XT (R9 290x).

    In other words; I don’t buy the “4k” resolution promises. From known information; even a clockbumped Jaguar based processor simply is not up to that task. If the PS4 Pro processor was Zen based; I’d easily believe OpenGL 4.x class rendering in QHD+ Resolutions on a Polaris derived GPU.

    In fairness though; QHD resolution monitors are still pretty expensive. While Korean Imports have largely forced US Domestic prices down to reasonable levels; it’s still ~$250+ for a good QHD Model. I can envision a clocked up Jaguar potentially being able to reliably fill QHD resolutions.

    End First Comment—

  • Seriously Sony I am a huge Sony Fan but you literally just told me to go buy a XBOX One when you stated it does not include a 4K Blu-Ray Drive. Thanks for ruining my hopes of wanting a PS4 Pro at launch. I really dont want it now.

  • There may be a bit of time logic here though. 4k/UHD displays by comparison are still largely hideously expensive from reputable vendors. When reputable vendors like Sony, Samsung, or even LG, start pitching 4k displays into the sub ~$400(US) price point; chances gamers wouldn’t think twice about PS4 Pro 2.0 that can reliably render into 4k/UHD resolutions.

    * * *

    Second disappointment: No announced m.2 slot with PCIE/SATA pinning. For a console aimed at “Pros” why wasn’t an m.2 slot included in the design. I know Sony’s aware of it because… well… *I* brought it up quite a while ago.

    * * *

    Third: No DisplayPort / USB Type-C support.

    A USB 3.1 Gen.1 is explicitly mentioned in the specification FAQ; although that can mean a USB Type A port. For a console aimed at “Pros” it seems a little; unusual to not explicitly include a Type-C port.

    I also found it unusual that the first version of the PS4 lacked a DisplayPort output; and I’m even more confused that two hardware revisions later and Sony still is not taking advantage of using the USB Port as a Display solution: http://www.displayport.org/what-is-displayport-over-usb-c/

    End Second Comment—

  • Fourth disappointment: Lack of Freesync support. Freesync became part of the DisplayPort specification as of 1.2a in 2014: http://www.vesa.org/news/vesa-adds-adaptive-sync-to-popular-displayport-video-standard/

    While AMD has worked to get Freesync working on HMDI; Freesync compatible HDMI displays aren’t really in the market yet. QHD/UDH “Pros” that the PS4 Pro is aimed at are quite likely to already have DisplayPort + Freesync displays. Given how long it’s been since DisplayPort over USB and Freesync over DisplayPort were introduced; it’s more than a little confusing to see a “Pro” Playstation device lack these “Pro” features.

    * * *

    So yeah; bit of mixed bag. I’m not really sold on the idea that the PS4 Pro was actually designed for “Pros.” It’s probably too late to send the console back into the oven for a bit more baking; but there’s always a PS4 Pro 2.0.

  • …and curse auto-correct that turned UHD into UDH.

  • All this complaining about the PS4 Pro not having a 4k Bluray player….
    Sure it would be nice, but not if it is going to add to the price of the unit. Years ago I had a PlayStation 2, and I used it to play DVD’s. I thought it was great because I didn’t have to go out and buy a dedicated DVD player. Problem was, it was a gaming console, designed to be a gaming console, and as such, it did a ****** job of playing movie DVD’s. Brand new DVDs used to jump and skip and have trouble playing. I bought a good quality dedicated DVD player, and never had an issue.

    I imagine the same thing would happen if there was a 4k player in the PS4 Pro. We’d be paying more for console, that did a half assed job at playing 4k movies. If you have forked out the money for a 4k TV, surely you can afford a little more for a good quality 4k Bluray player. If not, why the hell did you buy a 4k TV???

    • Did you not have a PS3 ??

      Its a gaming console…. also best bluray player on the market ( in my opinion ) because it had more power than your standard set-top bluray player, and therefore loaded java faster, which means menus loaded faster and were more responsive.

      PS4…. does a fantastic job of playing blurays with none of the “jump and skip” problems you are talking about.

      Pro could have been a “good quality” player…. but they screwed it up…

  • I have a question… I understand the PS4 Pro support SUPERsampling to help reduce any aliasing issues. But is this something developers have to patch into their game or does it work automatically with all existing PS4 games even on standard FullHD TV? It would be nice if it automatically smooth out or reduce all the jaggy edges in existing PS4 games.

  • Can I stream 4K if I insert a bluray game disk into the PS4 pro ???

  • @cypherXcross
    Here’s a list of PS4 Pro forward compatible games on IGN:

    http://www.ign.com/wikis/playstation-4/List_of_PlayStation_4_Pro_Forward_Compatibilty_Games

  • Why do you bunch of slackers not reply to ANYTHING?!!!!!

  • ihave 1080p 60fps tv can I play ps4 pro or isnt defrent with ps4 graphics in 1080p tv

  • Hi, will the Pro or the Slim be as noisy under load as the “old” model ?

    Thanks

  • Sony doesn’t even make a UHD Blu-ray player (they make one that upscales, but not one that’s native). Why are people surprised there isn’t one in the Pro? The XB1 S has one because the XB1 S is just an XB1 with HDR support, so implementation was a cheaper decision. There is nothing else about it that’s special. No upgraded hardware. The choice to skip on a UHD drive in Pro was obviously two fold — keep cost low with the implementation of a more powerful GPU and 1TB HDD, and secondly the fact they don’t even manufacture UHD players right now.

    There is plenty to like about this system, but it’s obviously not going to be for everyone.

  • I’m sorry, but I just have to add to the crowd of people dissapointed by the whole UHD Blu-ray thing. Honestly, it doesn’t end there though. Not only are you not offering UHD BRD, but you are also not offering 4K HDR content on PlayStation Video. This is beyond compression.

    I get that PlayStation is first and foremost a game console, but it has been an industry leading multimedia machine since the PS1, so the lack of industry standards is plain and simply unacceptable. But, if you are absolutly dead set on not supporting UHD BRD, then you have to offer something equal or better via the all digital route. PlayStation Video needs to have an overhaul to offer 4K HDR content along with a number of other things, see below;

    1) 4K HDR content available via UHD or better quality downloads to internal or extearnal storage, and industry leading streaming.

    2) 3D content with the same options as above.

    3) Support for the Ultra Violet collection, and ability to unlock licenes via the digital code.

    4) 4K HDR purchases need to come with all other formats, so a 4K HDR purchase = 4K HDR, 3D, 1080P, and SD.

    • Again, I hate to complain, but I love PlayStation and Sony, and I want to see this succeed, and see the PlayStation userbase continue to expand. Please make the right choices to please the largest userbase possible. The more people on PlayStation, the more games, and apps will be available, and I want PlayStation to be my single stop for all my digital needs.

      I have believed in the PlayStation brand since day one, and have always been a massive fan of Ken Kutaragi’s vision. This does not fit the vision and the mission statement of the brand.

      Don’t get me wrong, the PS4 Pro is a good device, it is just missing a couple of features that would make it a great industry leading. Whether that comes via hardware or over the network, just make it happen, I know if Sony works together, this company is more than capable righting this wrong.

    • You make a good point….

      MAYBE the omission of the 4k bluray drive is because Sony is launching their own 4k streaming service and they want you to buy 4k content directly from them….

      The new service is called Ultra …..

  • cara Ps non capisco perchè hai fatto tutto per il 4k senza un lettore 4k. anche se più potente la consolle io non la comprerò
    perchè per me la svolta poteva e doveva essere un lettore Blu ray disk UHD4k..
    Mi dispiace per la vostra scelta , io sono un vostro stimato fan e cliente dalla vostra prima piattaforma ma stavolta secondo me la vostra scelta è sbagliatissima .. io avrei speso anche 500 euro per una ps4 pro con lettore 4k
    quindi aspettero la ps5 confidando nelle vostre scelte di marketing..
    sennò aimè dovrò passare a un pc da gaming
    thank you and good work
    per favore riflettete e fate un altra versione pro con lettore 4k

  • For the #ShutUpANdTakeMyMoney I preordered but I’m wondering why didn’t they talk about the previous mention of “Neo Mode” for games? When will that become available or talked about?

  • Will the PS Vita Slim ba able to connect to PS4 Pro?

  • As a parent I want the play station to support the most simplest of functions – Allow parents to control the time children can use it. At present all I can do is set content access. So please Sony, include this feature its important. an make many parents happy!

  • Will the Ps4 pro offer external Hard drive support?

  • I Don’t understand why Sony keep adding blu-ray for one blu-ray disc are old. two if you game hard them blu-ray game Don’t last long. just add one big hard drive and hell if blu-rays that poop is just taken up space make it all digital this is the digital age people stop with your poopy crying. And have a nice day :)

  • I want to know if the Ps4 Pro has dual voltage/ universal voltage that i can take around the world?

  • Very disappointed there is no 4K blu-ray player for this unit. It just makes me wonder if there will be a PS4 Pro Plus edition that will include it after Microsoft releases Scorpio as a reaction to it once its final specs are released.

    I’ll be watching for actual reviews of the final hardware once released, especially when it comes to differences with PSVR.

  • Done a u turn on this. If the ps4pro supports 4k gaming (even at a lower fps) if devs decided to do it then that’s great. Games will have options to run the games at different settings so if wanting full 1080p at a higher fps you can choose that. No 4k Blue Ray player sucks but then I look at all 3 of my blue rays and realized I don’t even buy them. I stream or dl everything so if I can stream 4k then sweet. I bought an £800 48″ curved 4k Samsung TV so think I will see the benefits. SOLD

  • Can the PS4 pro support larger capacity harddrives internally? I currently have a 2tb hdd in my ps4 and would like to upgrade to 3tb or 4tb.

  • Sony, really?
    Thank you for a 400USD 4K Upscaler with some more details and no UHD support. WTF?
    Its not native 4K gaming, its maybe 4K upscaled QHD – all the focus is HDR and 4K but no native 4K and no UHD BD support.. thats a shame – consoles are kind of multimedia stations to some people nowadays, every PS before could play Audio CDs and newest films since PS2 and you cutting out every little with each new PS… Yeah, focus on 4K streaming, great for people with no 25Mbit/s connections and streaming is NOT the same quality as Disc. I was really excited but my day 1 sale is canceled now.

  • Can V use back up to transfer data??

  • It sickens me that Sony and Microsoft have taken this stance in console development. I paid £1050 to buy 3 Playstation 4 consoles for myself and my boys and now I have 3 consoles that are obsolete within 3 years. I know I don’t HAVE to buy the new PS4 Pro, as long as I don’t mind the fact that I am behind the curve disadvantaged in online multiplayer when up against PS4 Pro players as they will have higher frame rate. This was the reason I stopped playing PC, there are always people who have a better rig than you and it’s not an even playing field (plus all the hackers cheating). No point buying the PS5 when that eventually comes out either if you can’t rely on it being the best Playstation you can buy for that console generation? If a better PS5 is going to come out within 3 years you might as well wait for that. I will not buy both consoles again (I have Xbox One as well) if they are going to use these dodgy practices, I will buy the most powerful console at the time from now on. The console market is not the same as the mobile phone market and it just is not cool Sony, not cool at all :(. Am I the only one who feels this way? I don’t see that PS4 many owners complaining, maybe everyone has unlimited wealth?

    • So if you actually did some research into this you would know that all online games will run at the same settings so ps4pro players don’t have an advantage. They already thought of that. Your console isn’t obsolete your just moaning with out reading

  • Everyone’s talking this 4K Blue Ray stuff and all I’m looking for is the ability to download music and have custom themes in games like it was on the PS3. Playing games like MLB The Show and WWE 2K don’t feel the same without it. Of all the things Sony didn’t carry over, this was the biggest disappointment for me personally.

    Little things get ya in the end, Sony. I’m good on this slim deal, I never been huge on that fancy bell and whistle stuff like most. Give me a system that plays well and I’m happy. I’m happy with what I have, but PLEASE GIVE US MUSIC!!! Make it like it was with the 3.

    Please and thanks.

    • yeah man, i do miss the functionality of the PS3…. I was disappointed when the PS4 came out and it couldnt do half the things that PS3 could do….

      local music playback was a huge thing for me and alot of friends…. some people used it as their single source of music !!! People that dont have great internet connections, etc….

  • So let me get this right . 5G core speed because of 4K ( fake actually 4K,it’s not real UHD ) and HDR ?
    Pathetic , really Sony ? How many people have UHD 4K TV nowadays? Only a few…. Good and powerful console there , especially with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac . But 400 Euros are too much i think… otherwise good work . BTW PS4 Slim is useless….

  • They answered pretty much everything but one important thing:

    If I’m using the PS4 Pro with my non-HDR 4K TV, will I get any improvements other than the 4K-upscaling process?
    Will I get a framerate / graphics improvements like when it’s attached to a 1080p HDTV?

    Also, what if I use the PS4 Pro with a 4K TV but I change the output resolution in settings and set it to 1080p. Will then games enable the features related to when the console is connected to a 1080p TV or will it recognize that in fact it’s a 4K TV and enable the HDR / Upscaling process?

    Please explain.

  • Will I be able to upgrade the Ps4 Pro to a larger Hard Drive? And what would be the maximum size of the hdd the ps4 pro can support?

  • Will I be able to upgrade the Ps4 Pro to a larger Hard Drive? And what would be the maximum height and width of the hdd the ps4 pro can support?

  • Looks hideous, they are just tiring to 1+ Microsoft. The system isn’t even in true 4K.

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