{"id":13755,"date":"2017-02-16T12:04:51","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T10:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=13755"},"modified":"2017-02-16T12:05:37","modified_gmt":"2017-02-16T10:05:37","slug":"playstation-4-vs-playstation-4-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/playstation-4-vs-playstation-4-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Playstation 4 Vs. Playstation 4 Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sony\u2019s Playstation 4 is one of the best selling gaming consoles in history. And, with good reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Playstation has become the best gaming console for many gamers the world over. Thanks to its design, usability, and the sheer number of gaming exclusives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When Sony announced that they were releasing a Playstation 4 Pro, many people started wondering whether it would be worth getting over the standard Playstation 4.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">The Playstation 4 Versus The Playstation 4 Pro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=playstation+4+pro\" target=\"_blank\">Playstation 4 Pro<\/a> a massive upgrade from the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=playstation+4\" target=\"_blank\">Playstation 4<\/a>? No.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are, however, a number of differences between the two consoles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The PS 4 Pro can play games in 4K HDR, while the standard PS 4 can only play games in 1080 HD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In terms of size, the PS 4 Pro is slightly bigger than the PS 4.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The PS 4 Pro has three USB ports, while the standard PS 4 has two.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">With regards to weight, the PS 4 Pro is just over half a kilogram heavier than the standard PS 4.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Both have Blu-ray drives, but neither is capable of playing Blu-ray discs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The PS 4 Pro comes standard with 1TB storage, while the standard PS 4 comes with either 500GB or 1TB storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Finally, the PS 4 Pro has a digital optical out port, while the standard PS 4 does not.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ultimately, the PS 4 Pro is an incremental upgrade and not a complete replacement for the Playstation 4. Watch our video comparing the two below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pcfgtdiCyLU\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">More About The Playstation 4 Pro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">While the Playstation 4 Pro is able to output 4K gameplay, that\u2019s largely dependent on two factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Whether you have a 4K TV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Whether the game itself is 4K.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The addition of a third USB port is great if you\u2019re contemplating getting Playstation VR, as you\u2019ll be able to plug it into your console and not worry about unplugging something from the console.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ultimately, the Playstation 4 Pro is let down by the ecosystem needed in order to get the full benefit out of the device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Many games are not yet available in 4K. And, while you can play games in 1080p, why would you want to when 4K is an option?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have the money available and are looking for a brand new gaming console, then the Playstation 4 Pro is the one to get as it will continue to improve as more game developers release games in 4K resolution and the cost of 4K TV\u2019s decrease. If, however, you already have Playstation 4, then the differences between the two consoles are negligible and it\u2019s not worth upgrading to the Pro version.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PlayStation 4 Pro (CUH-7000\u00a0series) Specifications:<\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-color: #000000; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Product Name<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><strong>PlayStation 4 Pro<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Color<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Jet Black<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Product code<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">CUH-7000 series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Main processor<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Single-chip custom processor<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">CPU: x86-64 AMD &#8220;Jaguar&#8221;, 8 cores<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">GPU: 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon\u2122 based graphics engine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Memory<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">GDDR5 8GB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Storage size<sup>*4<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">1TB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">External dimensions<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Approx. 295\u00d755\u00d7327 mm (width \u00d7 height \u00d7 length)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">(excludes largest projection)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Mass<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Approx. 3.3 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">BD\/ DVD drive<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">(read only)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">BD \u00d7 6 CAV<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">DVD \u00d7 8 CAV<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Input\/ Output<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen.1) port \u00d7 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">AUX port \u00d7 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Networking<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)\u00d71<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">IEEE 802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Bluetooth\u00ae 4.0 (LE)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Power<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">AC 100V, 50\/60Hz<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Power consumption<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Max. 310W<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Operating temperature<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">5\u00baC \u2013 35\u00baC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">AV output<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">HDMI\u2122 out port (supports 4K\/HDR)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) port<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/playstation-4-vs-playstation-4-pro\/?utm_source=PriceCheck&amp;utm_medium=Referral&amp;utm_campaign=ps4_vs_ps4_pro\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12823 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/GuruReadMore-300x681-300x68.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"68\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony\u2019s Playstation 4 is one of the best selling gaming consoles in history. And, with good reason. Playstation has become the best gaming console for many gamers the world over. Thanks to its design, usability, and the sheer number of gaming exclusives. When Sony announced that they were releasing a Playstation 4 Pro, many people<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"\/blog\/playstation-4-vs-playstation-4-pro\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[873,1615,1614],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/playstation-pro.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13755"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13755"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13758,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13755\/revisions\/13758"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}