PS4 Pro, 5 years later - worth it? (Review)

The PS5 is as hard to find as ever and that doesn't look like it'll be changing anytime soon- but the PS4 Pro might just be the perfect 4k capable console to hold you over until the PS5 is widely available. And if you have a PS4/PS4 Pro, should you upgrade?

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0:00 - The Elusive PS5
2:11 - Should you upgrade?
3:54 - PS4 Pro in 2021
5:57 - Finding a PS4
7:56 - Powerful Performance
9:44 - Standout Hardware
12:48 - Conclusion

Music:

[Tech]

The PS4 Pro is a great option in-between the PS5 and base PS4. If you find a good deal, I’d definitely say it’s still worth it, especially with the PS5 still impossible to find.

[mrp]

I own both a PS4 Pro & a PS5. I actually bought my PS4 Pro AFTER I bought my PS5. The thing that never gets mentioned in these videos is the value in owning both systems when you have a family. With one PS+ subscription you can have the monthly free games on both systems and every digital game you buy will work on both systems simultaneously. This is a HUGE deal for someone that has multiple people living in the house.

[knifetex]

Worth it or not, it’s all we can get. 💁‍♂️

[JuanTorres-lpgy]

I own both the Ps4 pro and Ps5 and honestly, the main difference between the 2 is the fast load times at the moment. Ps4 pro games still look good compared to the ps5.

[kingrofty]

I got the PS4 Pro back in 2019, and have since added a 1TB Samsung Evo SSD. It makes a big difference to the smoothness of the PS4 interface. Still plays all my games really well, so I don't see the point in getting a PS5 yet. Also, Sony is still sorting out bugs on the PS5's software... and the rumours of a PS5 Pro, makes me want to wait a bit longer.

[UserAme]

Even now, trying to buy ps5 with decent price is impossible. Slim to none.

[derekwork]

Even tho I own a PS5 which I was lucky as hell to get one at retail, I still have no desire to sell my PS4 Pro.

[doompod]

Was gonna say, “hell yeah it is because you can’t even find one!” 😂

[cadenchurchill]

I am so glad I was able to order a PS5 at launch through The Source with not issues. Loving the console, although definitely disappointed that it’s not being fully taken advantage of. Also, while I expected console shortages, I was still quite surprised that others have had so much difficulty getting their hands on one.

Really hope this shortage is going to be over soon, I’d love to see more of what the PS5 can actually do when the games aren’t designed to also run on the PS4 and PS4 Pro.

[Arreissierra_]

I still love mine. Probably won’t upgrade for another year or two.

[darthvader]

Me chilling with my PS2 since 2004 and still deciding not to upgrading to the next gen 😎

[ArielJerseyJr]

I brought a PS4 Pro TLOU:R/GOW bundle for around 200 bucks back in April. One of the best decision I have ever made. Been playing games like Persona 5: Royal, FF7R, Uncharted 1-4, Spider-man PS4, TLOU:R, HZD and GOW.

[lifewater]

I recently bought a used PS4 Pro used. It came with a full PS VR setup, 3 games and a controller for $400 US. I absolutely love it. It's a great system. I also put in a 1TB SSD and it really helped loading times.

[blaquenoise]

If you get a PS5, DON'T get rid of your PS4 or Pro. The PS5 is not backward compatible, unless all your games are digital you are throwing away money. Also if you get a PS4 Pro just know that Sony doesn't fully support it anymore like they do for the PS4 Slim.

[Mbros]

I'm just glad people are giving the PS4 more love than the PS5. The PS5 does look cool don't give me wrong but I like the PS4 better in my opinion. I love the modern Gen more than the new gen. Xbox One Nintendo switch and PS4 were definitely perfect the way they are.

[RobsStang]

If you have an OG PS4 ... you can literally sell it and for an extra $50-$75 pick up a used PS4 Pro ... totally worth the effort.

[atlys]

Absolutely love mine, I was a late-adopter and got mine brand new in early 2018 and it's treated me very well. One of my favorite things about it is it's super-sampling capabilities which can bump visual quality on lower resolution displays at almost no performance cost, at least from my own experience.

[thevoidcorrupted]

Just got mine. Bought it 2ndhand knowing I wouldn't be able to secure a fair SRP for a PS5 here in the PH cause scalpers are everywhere selling it for 50k pesos (1K USD). And I must say I'm impressed by the Ps4 Pro even though I'm using a normal FullHD TV instead of 4kTV or monitor.

[urbanizeddreams]

They need to change the dual-sense controller or allow you to use dualshock 4 for PS5 games. My fingers get numb from it and it's super uncomfortable after 25 mins of game play. So for those chasing the PS5...let me feel you better. I have a PS5, and I'm literally only buying PS4 versions of games due to the controller issue. Even Gran Turismo 7, I will be buying the PS4 version. I think I need to start a "Small Hands Matter" protest....or "Dualshock 4

[MrSwedster]

My Ps4 pro has not sound like a jet engine under the years. But when I started to play GOW Ragnarok, the fan went crazy. After a while it was like it accepted the game and run it smoothly. I love the console.