We solve the different doubts you may have about PS4 functions.
On November 29, 2013, Sony launched PlayStation 4 in Europe, just a few days after its premiere in the United States -on November 15-. It did so after an unusually long generation and with more ups and downs than expected for PlayStation 3, a console with a slow start but that knew how to win over the public in its final stretch, something that undoubtedly contributed to a transition into a comfortable position for the company. .
The console, which surpassed 90 million consoles sold on its fifth anniversary, offers a diverse catalog that combines exclusive productions from Sony studios, big blockbusters and the support of independent productions. You can learn more about PlayStation 4, from its presentation to the games of the first five years in our special .
Console Models
Since its launch, the console has received several revisions, some more important than others.
Original PlayStation 4
The original model that debuted in November 2013, initially with a 500 GB hard drive –expandable with another drive or external drive. It is compatible with HDR -in games and televisions that support this technology- and all system functions, such as Remote Play –streaming to PS Vita- or SharePlay –sharing the game with an online player. It is no longer for sale.
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- Versions:CUH-10xx, CUH-11xx, CUH-12xx
PlayStation 4 Slim
A review released in September 2016, 40% smaller than the original. Colloquially it is known as PlayStation 4 Slim but its official name is simply PlayStation 4, as it replaces the original.
In addition to the reduced size and more curved shapes, USB has been replaced by version 3.1, and the optical sound port is eliminated. It includes Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-fi 5.0 GHz. Initially it was put on sale with a 500 GB hard disk but now it has 1 TB.
- Versions:CUH-20xx, CUH 20xx
PS4 Pro
On sale since November 2016, PS4 Pro is an improved model of PlayStation 4. It can run certain games at 4K resolution and offers improved performance – more fluidity, better visuals -, both on 1080p screens and in virtual reality. Its hardware features a 4.2 teraflops GPU, USB 3.1, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-fi 5.0 GHz, 1GB of DDR3 RAM for non-gaming applications, and an additional 512MB of GDDR5. Although it plays 4K video in streaming, it is not compatible with Ultra HD Blu-Ray.
Graphics enhancements are specific to each game, but the current firmware version allows forcing the CPU and GPU to improve performance in older games with no update for PS4 Pro – results vary and may not always take effect, but may help stabilize framerate. -. It also allows streaming of the games at 1080p and 60 fps, and image capture at 2160p.
