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.After months of speculation, Sony announced the PS4 Pro, which delivers enhanced experiences through improved image processing capability and support for 4K quality images.
PS4 Pro will be available on November 10, 2016, in Japan, North America and Europe at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of 44,980 yen, US$399, €399 and £349. This marks the first time ever in the history of PlayStation that a higher-end system will be introduced in the middle of the platform's lifecycle. PS4 Pro will complement the standard PS4, including the slimmer and lighter model also announced today.
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.
"Today marks an exciting new milestone for PlayStation as we unveiled the high-end PS4 Pro in the midst of the console lifecycle, catering to gamers who are looking for a heightened PS4 experience," said Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. "By accelerating the innovation cadence at PlayStation, we're introducing choice in the marketplace, enabling gamers to choose the PS4 model that meets their needs. Ultimately, with titles that leverage the potential of PS4 Pro – plus PlayStation VR launching soon – all PS4 owners continue to benefit from having 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.
A new slimmer and lighter PS4 with a 500GB HDD will become available in Japan, North America and in Europe starting from September 15, 2016, at manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of 29,980 yen, $299 USD, €299 and £259.
The internal architecture of the new PS4 system has been revamped, reducing its volume by more than 30% compared to the previous models and reducing its weight by 25% and 16% compared to the first (CUH-1000 series) and current (CUH-1200 series) models respectively. Also, the new PS4 system is more energy efficient, as the power consumption has been cut by more than 34% and 28% compared to the very first and current models.
The form factor of the new system inherits the slanted body design of the previous models, with the foreside and backside of its body slightly angled. The corners are trimmed and curved, giving it a softer impression that would appeal to a wider range of audience. The new simple look, with gloss finished PS family mark designed on the center of the top surface, will fit perfectly wherever it is placed.
Furthermore, looking ahead to the future of imaging technology, all PS4 systems including the new slimmer model and PlayStation®4 Pro will support HDR (High Dynamic Range) 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.
SIE is focused on expanding PS4's ecosystem by introducing new system features like HDR, launching high quality exclusive PlayStation games, pushing innovation in gaming through PlayStation VR, and building online services offered on PlayStation Network.
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 |
PlayStation 4 Slim Specs
Product name | PlayStation 4 |
Color | Jet Black |
Product code | CUH-2000 series |
MSRP | 500GB HDD: 29,980yen, US$299, EU€299 and £259 1TB HDD: 34,980yen |
Main Processor | Single-chip custom processor CPU : x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores GPU : 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon based graphics engine |
Memory | GDDR5 8GB |
Storage size | 500GB, 1TB |
External dimensions | Approx. 265×39×288 mm (width × height × length) (excludes largest projection) |
Mass | Approx. 2.1 kg |
BD/ DVD drive (read only) | BD × 6 CAV DVD × 8 CAV |
Input/ Output | Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1) port × 2 AUX port × 1 |
Networking | Ethernet（10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T）×1 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth v4.0 |
Power | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
Power consumption | Max. 165W |
Operating Temperature | 5ºC – 35ºC |
AV output | HDMI out port (HDR output supported) |
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