When comparing Playstation 4 vs PlayStation 4 Pro, the Slant community recommends Playstation 4 for most people. In the question“What are the best latest generation gaming consoles?” Playstation 4 is ranked 1st while PlayStation 4 Pro is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Playstation 4 is:
PS4 has 8GB of DDR5 RAM and an 8-core x86 AMD CPU that amounts to more computational power and ultimately better graphics than Xbox One or Wii U.
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Pros
Pro More raw graphical power than Xbox One or Wii U
PS4 has 8GB of DDR5 RAM and an 8-core x86 AMD CPU that amounts to more computational power and ultimately better graphics than Xbox One or Wii U.
Pro Great next generation DualShock controller
Pro Blu-ray playback support
Pro Best exclusive games on the market
With series like Uncharted, The Last of Us, Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War and more comming, PS3 is the best choice there is.
Pro Controllers have headphone jack, touchpad & speakers
Pro Cross-play support allows seamlessly continuing a game between Vita and PS4
Pro Quick and snappy switching in and out of applications and games.
Pro ShareFactory app gives video editing tools
Pro A lot more interesting indie games compared to Xbox One
Pro Play classic PS3 games on the PS4 through Playstation Now
Pro Can game in 4K
The Pro can play many of the first and third party titles in upscaling 4K resolution with added details you can't see on a base PS4 or PS4 Slim.
Pro Ensured long-time support
Unlike the original model of the PS4 or the PS4 Slim, the PS4 Pro will not only be compatible with your older PS4 games, but will also be supported longer than the PS4 Slim or the original PS4.
Cons
Con Pay for online multiplayer
On top of having to pay for the system and games you also have to pay for online multiplayer, not once but monthly.
Con Vita's remote play still needs work to be useful
Con Can't play 4K Blu Ray movies
A weird turn of events, considering the company behind the blu-ray made this console, the PS4 Pro cannot play 4K blu-ray movies but can stream movies in 4K.