Sony Playstation 4 Slim Console 500GB Jet Black PS4

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

There is still no rear-facing USB port, which is annoying for those looking to plug in a PS4 Camera snugly into the back to avoid unsightly cables, but there are still 2 in the front. An award-winning games journalist, Vic brings experience from IGN, Eurogamer and more to the TechRadar table. The sleeker design is nice, and less prone to accidental power-ons and disc ejections thanks to its mechanical buttons, but is not reason enough to trade in your old model. It has the same multi-color indicators as the other consoles' light bars (white for on, orange for resting, blue for booting), but is much less obtrusive. com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services.Sony regularly updates its game systems with new, sleeker designs, and the PlayStation 4 is no exception. While no PS4 is backward compatible with previous PlayStation system discs, many PS3 games can be played streaming over PlayStation Now, though streaming games requires a very fast, reliable network connection for a good experience. Several genre and niche favorites are also available, including Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Nier: Automata, Persona 5, and Yakuza 0. It's only on par with or slightly less powerful than the PS4 and Xbox One in terms of graphical processing, but it can function as both a home system and a handheld with its dockable tablet design, and we've been very impressed by how well it works in both roles. The same symbols are found stuck to the bottom too, acting as feet to raise the machine off a surface for improved airflow.

Simply plug in the included HDMI and power cables and connect to the internet to download the console's various patches and updates.

Discover your next great adventure with access to catalogues of hundreds of current and classic games, limited-time trials, online multiplayer, member-exclusive discounts and more, with a choice of three membership options 2. If you want to dig deeper into the differences between the two PS4 consoles, then check out our head-to-head guide: PS4 Pro vs PS4: what's the difference?

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. Just like the PS3 Super Slim before it, the work put in by the Japanese manufacturer to shift the bulk of the original model really pays off.

Motion Sensor, Player Identification, Touchpad, Speaker, Gyro Sensor, Charging via USB, Concave Analog Sticks, Headset Connection via 3. Unlike the Xbox One, you can get to the homescreen without initially connecting to the web and patching first. An iconic design that fits perfectly in your hands, intuitive controls that keep you on top of your game and a vibrant array of colours to suit your style. All content, games titles, trade names and/or trade dress, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyright material of their respective owners. Some of the most iconic games of a generation are waiting for you in the PlayStation Hits range, including PlayStation exclusives, blockbuster hits and acclaimed games you may have missed.