Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Console: Black

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Half-way through its life cycle, both this and rival the Xbox One are getting makeovers and upgrades.

Sony's own movie rental platform is available too if you're looking for the latest Hollywood releases. The PlayStation 4 Slim, released September 2016, replaces the base PS4 and its underlying specs are largely the same as the original 2013 model. The same symbols are found stuck to the bottom too, acting as feet to raise the machine off a surface for improved airflow. Unlike the original PS4, the Slim gets rid of the half-gloss finish and opts for a completely matte black look.It’s a fantastic console, even compared to the PS4 Pro and the next-gen PS5, so even though it may be starting to show its age, it doesn’t stutter for a moment. Yes, Samsung Evo 860 works better in computer systems, but it’s just a very little better when considering the PS4 application environment. If you don't already have a PS4 and have a 1080p TV and just want an affordable option to play PS4 games, the PS4 Slim is a sensible choice.

More recent revisions of the PS4 also featured physical buttons on the console, but the launch edition PS4 favored touch-sensitive controls instead. The Crucial MX500 is one of the top performing PS4 compatible SSDs, and perhaps more important, it’s one of the more affordable. Overall, the PS5 is the smart option to save for if you really want to future-proof for the next few years of PlayStation games. All current and upcoming PS4 games work on PS4, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro — the only difference is they might look a little prettier on the Pro.What the PS4 Slim doesn't do, however, is offer an answer to the Xbox One S's 4K Blu-ray player, instead sticking with the original PS4's standard full HD Blu-ray player. With three major PS4 models out on the market, it's easy to be a little confused as to the different specs and features of each model. In terms of performance, the difference is really unnoticeable among all SSD brands on the PS4 platform. The ever-growing list of PS4 Pro enhanced games includes Red Dead Redemption 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Uncharted 4 and Destiny 2, so it all depends on what you play and how badly you want to see those games in shiny 4K.

This drive comes in varied capacities ranging from 250gb to 2tb with a 5-year limited time warranty.Cast your mind back to when the original PlayStation 4 hit the scene, and you may remember that its unconventional shape drew quite a bit of attention when it was first revealed. That is why, the hard drive found in the PS4 1tb Ultimate Player Edition is the same as that found in PS4 Pro.