PlayStation 4

Platform(s): PlayStation 4
Genre: Hardware
Publisher: SCEA
Developer: SCE (EU), SCEA (US)
Release Date: Nov. 15, 2013 (US), Nov. 29, 2013 (EU)

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Sony Launches Playstation 4 Pro

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2016 @ 9:48 a.m. PST

PS4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features, all combined with cloud technology.

By boosting the performance and capability of the system architecture including the CPU and GPU, PS4 Pro allows games to deliver graphics with far more detail and unprecedented visual precision. Users with 4K TVs will be able to enjoy all PS4 titles in higher quality, such as 4K quality resolution and faster or more stable frame rates. In addition, PS4 Pro supports 4K video playback to deliver 4K streaming video services such as Netflix and YouTube.

HDTV owners will also be able to enjoy the enhanced gameplay experiences on PS4 Pro, as the system delivers 1080p resolution for all PS4 games and higher or more stable frame rates for some supported titles.

Furthermore, looking ahead to the future of imaging technology, all PS4 systems including PS4 Pro will support HDR imaging technology, which enables the reproduction of brightness and darkness while realizing a much wider range of colors. Users who own an HDR-compatible TV will be able to enjoy supported games and other entertainment content with visuals that are more realistic, strikingly vivid and truer to the way the human eye sees the real world.

"The launch of PS4 Pro marks the first time ever that PlayStation is introducing an upgraded console in the midst of a platform's lifecycle," said Shawn Layden, President of SIEA and Chairman of SIE Worldwide Studios. "PS4 Pro caters to our fans who embrace innovation and want to enjoy the advancements in visuals made possible by the latest imaging technology. The development community is already taking advantage of the boosted power within PS4 Pro, and we're eager to see how their creative efforts continue to make PlayStation the best place to play."

The form factor of the new system inherits the slanted body design of the previous models and the body design consists of three layers of blocks, symbolizing the powerful presence of the PS4 Pro and its solid feel, with mirror finished PlayStation family mark emblazoned at the center of its top surface. PS4 Pro also comes with an additional USB port in the rear in addition to two USB ports in the front for connecting additional devices including the PlayStation VR virtual reality system.

The hard disk drive capacity of the PS4 Pro is 1TB to accommodate more games, demos, download contents and favorite gameplay videos.

Every PS4 game title, including those already available and those launching in the future, will run on all PS4 including PS4 Pro. Furthermore, all the PS4 system employs the same user interface and shares the same online community for multiplayer gaming and network services. Head here for a full list of PS4 games that support PS4 Pro on day one.

The Netflix app on PS4 Pro now supports 4K streaming and provides Netflix members access to hundreds of hours of TV shows and movies in stunning 4K quality. YouTube has also been updated on PS4 Pro to support 4K content. And lastly, Hulu has an update for PS4 Pro, providing best-in-class video services at launch.

If you picked up PlayStation VR, you may know that PS4 Pro fully supports the system. PS4 Pro can deliver an enhanced experience for some PS VR titles thanks to PS4 Pro’s increased processing power.

PlayStation 4 Pro Specs

Product name

PlayStation 4 Pro

Color

Jet Black

Product code

CUH-7000 series

Manufacturer's suggested retail price

JP44,980yen, US$399, EU€399, and £349

Main processor

Single-chip custom processor

CPU: x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores

GPU: 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon™ based graphics engine

Memory

GDDR5 8GB

Storage size

1TB

External dimensions

Approx. 295×55×327 mm (width × height × length) 

(excludes largest projection)

Mass

Approx. 3.3 kg

BD/ DVD drive

(read only)

BD × 6 CAV

DVD × 8 CAV

Input/ Output

Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen.1) port × 3

AUX port × 1

Networking

Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)×1

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 4.0 (LE)

Power

AC 100V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption

Max. 310W

Operating temperature

5ºC – 35ºC

AV output

HDMI out port (supports 4K/HDR)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) port


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