Hands-On With The PS4 Slim CUH-2000: Smaller, Cooler, Quieter

[@savagethomas1378]

in just glad it's not glossy

[@savagethomas1378]

I'm*

[@marky3609]

I wish it was glossy that looks better then matte to me.

[@icy1007]

Agreed. Glossy is definitely better.

[@Josh-sf3zv]

Not a glossy fan. Matte just looks and feels better

[@cityengland7553]

icy1007 nah because then it gets scratched and becomes a dust magnet

[@neverspeak7477]

It's obvious that Sony did the right thing with this slim. They made it more affordable and use less power so more people can get a PS4. I don't know why some people think that "Appearance" somehow is supposed to be the most important thing in a gaming console. It doesn't even look bad, tell you what go and build a gaming PC if you want it to look like how you want it to

[@Seralious]

I agree. The improvements to power efficiency, for example, are pretty huge. *130+* watts consumed by the CUH-1000/1100, *110+* watts from the CUH-1200, and less than *90* watts from this Slim model. That places it close to the PS3 Slim/SuperSlim in terms of wattage!

[@rulewski33]

+Clementin[e] the ps3 superslim consumes about 190Watts...

[@Seralious]

rulewski33 Not true. 190W is the maximum amount of power that the console's power supply can handle. How much it actually uses, though, is much smaller. For example, 2006 PS3 systems shipped with a goliath (for a console) 380W power supply. Did it actually use that much? No, at most it would use about 210. The PS4's ship with 250W power supplies. Again, they only use about 120-140 depending on which model you have.

[@neverspeak7477]

Clementin[e] Good response :)

[@rulewski33]

+Clementin[e] hmm k then its just bad translation because in User Manual

[@Seirra117ofTheUNSC]

The original has that sexy light though

[@tintintb1980]

There's a slit in the top of the touchpad - you can now see the light through that, in addition to the OG light bar/strip.

[@rajpatel_486]

+Tintin Onacid he means the light on the console

[@tintintb1980]

Raj Patel D'oh! My bad. I had just finished talking to someone about the new controller - must have got my replies mixed up.

[@Post5775]

and don't forget the sexy glossy plate part

[@tintintb1980]

Steve Zet You mean the finger print magnet part? ;)

[@Agumon5]

So basically, if you are on the market for a PS4, and are not interested in paying the extra $100 for the performance boost of the new console coming out soon, then pick this one up instead of a base model.

[@MrKayzeemoschino]

thanks witchard..i will wait for the double whooper edition launching in november

[@XgamerdaveX]

Richard*

[@Cedistran]

+XgamerdaveX Writing Witchard instead of Richard is just a running gag in the comments :)

[@petersagi275]

Lunching in November?

[@BushidoEffect3]

WITCHARD xD The WITCHARD 3: Wild Hardware Hunt!

[@lxXSuddenDeathXxl]

+12coco100 And? Youre not playing its looks moron

[@conorsulli]

Your reviews are top notch! Unbiased and crammed with information. It really helps consumers make the best choice. Thank you. Im sure your channel will continue to grow and have great success.

[@MasticinaAkicta]

As expected but good news. Cheaper, less energy, doesn't runs as hot, smaller. What more do you desire?

[@maheveli.2155]

It's best

[@raghvendrasingh8301]

No slim get overheated than standard

[@ianbennett6132]

@@raghvendrasingh8301 lmfao try again

[@kevinsantamaria6305]

@Wassup Boi does it get loud ?

[@kevinsantamaria6305]

@Wassup Boi that’s cool I’m thinking of buying one

[@WIImotionmasher]

Just to be clear, while wired connection may shave off latency, the real bonus for wired is to avoid wireless interference, particularly in local tournaments.

[@the_stuart115]

I will admit I wasn’t sure about the slim, but since I’ve got one now, what a difference.

[@EpicAwesomesauce]

The "fan favourite" joke killed me.

[@LoreLenore]

Can't beat the original in looks though. The sharp cut slant with the gloss on the side and the touch buttons inlaid; just beautiful. Glad I got the ps4 when I did just before they went all Matte. Also, quite frankly I don't even notice the fan noise anymore, just turn the volume up a bit and it's fine. Though I have moved into a bigger room recently so idk.

[@borisstuller6968]

It's good to hear it's cooler & quieter. Before the official announcement of the PS4 Slim some people reported it was much hotter and that the fans were louder in contrast with the original PS4. Kinda happy that DigitalFoundry made it clear to me!

[@VariantAEC]

Great video, can't wait to get more information in the coming weeks!

[@mohammadjavadmonjezi]

I write this in Nov 1 2023 I've been wanting to buy a PS4 second-hand for 7 ~ 8 years but each time something happened and financially set me back and putted me in a position that I was no longer able to buy one but now I finally can (don't tell to "just get a PS5" because that is still super expensive where I live and economy is horrible) ever since I first saw PS4 I was fascinated with its amazing design, the exotic and modern look of it really got me hooked, especially the white colour model (hands down the $€xest gaming console I've ever seen which imo was a hard spot to take after Xbox 360 Slim) it was a while back that through some memes I found out that PS4 is actually quite loud (I know, after all these years lol) and since I'm primarily a Xbox gamer I can't really put up with the loud fan as I'm practically unfamiliar with it what led me to this video was the idea of watching a sound comparison between latest OG PS4 model (CH-1200s) and PS4 Slim to see which one is more quite and is the difference big enough for me to ignore the amazing design of OG PS4 and going with the Slim or not and unfortunately I have to say that the answer to that question is Yes... as much as I hate to take a pass on the amazing design of OG PS4 (CH-1200 model in particular) but due to the less noise/heat production, smaller taken space, 5GHz WiFi and lower power consumption (don't really care about it but its still a plus because less power = less heat) I think I will no longer pursue the idea of only picking up a OG PS4 and not any model else💔

[@marjopardo7242]

I don't care about the design. As long as its low power consumption and it plays the same i want it.

[@sEaNoYeAh]

The switch to a wired connection while controller is plugged in is a nice feature of the new controller. With the Xbox One controller I'd expected it would make no difference, but when I plugged it in to charge and continued playing I found I would play better, despite not really finding the difference in response tine all that perceptible. Nice feature to finally add.

[@suhaimmustafa3562]

Good honest analysis.

[@abhibansal2584]

Thanks for the video. I was confused between PS4 and PS4 Slim until I heard you. Excellent explanation.

[@Haddley333]

1:09 I love how Richard just totally rips the ps3 super slim with class.

[@argam]

I like it! I already have a PS4 and I don't intend to change it anytime soon, but for someone without a console this is a great option.

[@lakibadhikari7930]

I like the design. Still better to buy this than xbox one s for gaming.

[@UltraPrimeHunter]

xbox one s has 4k upscaling and true hdr...its more on par with ps4 pro than the slim.

[@lakibadhikari7930]

+DRM Sparkles you still need and hdr tv and I think even the playstation does up scale to 4k on a 4k tv. The thing is the xbox one s up scales from 900p-1080p which looks blurry af (same for the ps4) but the ps4pro up scales from a 1440p-1800p with a very good up scaling technique that looks solid

[@brandonsims131]

+lakib adhikari the Xbox one s has a blue ray drive that NEITHER OF THE TWO CONSOLES HAVE so the Xbox one s is still better value for equal money

[@UltraPrimeHunter]

lakib adhikari no ps4 does not upscale to 4k unless it's ps4 pro. And the argument it looks blurry is bullshit. ps4 pro runs games at 2k upscaling to 4k but no one says that looks blurry...

[@lakibadhikari7930]

+BeenTrill Brandon I am well aware that it has blue ray support but as I mentioned better for "gaming". xbox one neither has better games than ps4(subjectively) nor does do any games looks and play better

[@FredEFuego]

As for the missing optical audio just use your HDTV optical out pass through to go to your gaming headset and bam your set nothing missing at all.

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

$300 for the PS4 Slim is absurdly expensive in light of the X1-S. -- A Stalwart PS Fan

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

Gotnojams I totally get you - and I think it's funny that the two systems are lopsided the way they are. Still, next-gen Blu-ray is a big value-add, there's no denying it, and I think the Slim should be priced lower than its more capable competition. Sure, PS runs most multiplatform releases better, but it doesn't support UHD Blu-ray _at all_

[@rulewski33]

IDK where you live but in my country XOS:399€ Ps4 slim: 299€

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

rulewski33 You're talking about the 2TB Xbox One S; the base model costs $300

[@rulewski33]

+WeeWeeJumbo The Cheapest is 349€

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

rulewski33 In the US, where we use "$", the PS4 Slim costs the same as the base Xbox One S. Hopefully my having spelled it all out makes this a simpler exchange

[@karmmaguitar]

the scenes when DF release their first analysis on ps4 pro and it drops below 30fps 😂😂😂😂

[@Highlaw]

+Raid you can't be THIS stupid, right? This isn't the Pro, it's the normal PS4.

[@buki1007]

that moment when idiots like you didn't hear that the game is 6 months away so this is not the final build

[@Highlaw]

Raid did you read the video title? Let me help you: "Playstation 4 SLIM report" See that "Slim" part? that's not the "Pro" that's the normal PS4.

[@TQT1995]

+Highlaw the comment is about the ps4 pro. Can't you read?

[@angell8249]

+Raid Then don't play the damn game

[@popcrnshower]

great console, people are better off getting this than the PS Pro, especially considering the price difference

[@rsharp554]

what an ignorant as hell comment. the PS 4 pro will have a gpu twice as fast and come standard with a 1 tb hard drive. the PS 4 pro is a hell of lot better deal for just 100 bucks more.

[@suibora]

it will also have stable 30fps

[@DatAsuna]

Totally agree. I have a pc for better looking gamesthan the pro, i just want my console to be quiet and not raise the room temperature significantly. xD

[@krispydream6907]

Its no difference really I mean seriously 4k? HDR? I have a 5TB SSD ps4 with 10 games on it its the same ps4 adding a little upgrade i mean look at ps3 fat and slim/super slim for god sakes. Yeah I had a 4K TV in our living room but this is not really worth it pro or slim but you have the freedom to decide so go ahead if you want it. But in my opinion just buy the original ps4 and also buy more memory for that ps4 of yours.

[@popcrnshower]

Mass Effect Andromeda is going to run at 30fps on regular and pro, for $100 why pay more. especially considering a vast majority of people don't have 4k TV's. The pro is marketed towards a very small market right now.

[@reisshep]

Other than the fact that it has no optical out, I like the new design.

[@gflynn4424]

it looks lush, what's everyone complaining about!?

[@MrDitkovich]

It looks like a biscuit mate

[@angell8249]

+zBruda It does

[@MrDitkovich]

Sergii Cherniavskyi Depends

[@Audfile]

ms pays people to hate Sony online. best part is it doesn't work.

[@MrDitkovich]

SpartanDavid7 Nope. Look at 'custard creams'

[@TheKeithvidz]

A gold slim was my first ever PS and I am delighted over the past year.

[@Brandon_N420]

TheKeithvidz Is it still running good? & is it quiet when gaming? I just got a PS4 Slim brand new 11 days ago, & it’s the quietest console I’ve ever owned. Just wondering how yours has held up this far along?

[@SeekoGT]

Very thorough. Thank you very much.

[@lcstls97]

I have this for almost a year now, I'm still happy I chose this one. ❤️

[@mohameddokkan6802]

Is the ps4 slim silent and quite ?

[@lcstls97]

@@mohameddokkan6802 yeah man

[@Tinseltopia]

The background music you've used, sounds very similar to the theme track from Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 - Summer Air

[@CarlyUTube]

Thanks for this vid. You gave me enough information so that I now know this is a good buy for me getting my first PS4 at a really good price.

[@scottylans]

No third usb on the back, no UHD drive, no 4k upscale? Hate to say it but MS produced a much better slim

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

Yeah but that only proves how shite the original was. It says a lot that the original can't support HD-R yet no model of the PS4 has that issue. That said I do think the One S is a good buy because I didn't have one before and it's a good value for money. PS4 Slim is just rendered in a terrible tight spot with the pro being not a whole lot more expensive and out in only 2 months.

[@jeanmichel2005]

OG PS4 HDR with HDMI 1.4? hahahahah in your dreams

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

Do you even know how HDR...sorry, Lighting works? It has nothing to do with HDMI input in the slightest, yeah it matters which TV/Console you're using but the means of displaying it are completely irrelevant to cable. That comment is equivalent saying A PS4 controller working on USB 3.0? that's stupid, also not how USB compatibility works.

[@PSNGormond]

The 4K upscaler in the Xbox One S is pointless as you are still only getting a native 720p to 1080p image, you may as well let your 4K TV upscale it.

[@jeanmichel2005]

Adam The Gamer are you fucking stupid? The new HDR feature has nothing to do with the ancient lightning HDR technology. It's for High Dynamic Range of COLORS. And yes, HDMI output IS relevant for the color output. omfg, do some research before spilling out this kind of bullshit. As for the other stupid comment, the XOne S upscaler is far better than any TV upscaler and the native image is not "720p", is whatever the game is rendered at. Most probably 1080p.

[@alidhakan6055]

this is big improvement with wattage usage, smaller, cooler, and better controller

[@jaymzx2587]

No HDMI 2.0..? That means a "light version" of HDR10 right? I don't understand why they didn't upgrade the ports; the Xbox One S has HDMI 2.0!

[@StuartsTRAVELvideos]

Excelent analysis, thanks!

[@CrossplatformGamerMasterRace]

I actually got a Toshiba with my C-Chassis.. I would upgrade to this model if the Pro wasn't so affordable.

[@jezusrodriguez6266]

Richard you are a bloody legend mate.

[@mr559]

Maybe in a few years we'll see the PS4 Pro Slim.

[@Pryzqii]

No chance boi. Ps5 coming out 2019 near the end possibly

[@TH_ANDY]

Good video this eased my mind about the overheating and loud fans rumors.

[@Garrazola28]

STANDARD PS4 FOR EVER!!!

[@Pryzqii]

PS3 BLACK OPS 2 FOREVER

[@MrSlashStudios]

I love you guys at DF!

[@deusxjrpg]

I sorta get why they didn't add a 4k drive (physical media for movies is pretty much dead and it would've been expensive) however they could've easily added 4k streaming and a sexy light bar like the pro. These two features alone would've helped the slim alot. This being said, i'm getting a slim anyway.

[@lumbagovideos3805]

Upgrading to this model on payday (friday) finally I’ll have a console that doesn’t sound like a jet plane taking off

[@nikkowhite7732]

How's it holding up, Does it get extremely hot?

[@D1ab0lical]

My PS4 single-handedly raises the temperature of my room by 20 degrees when playing games.

[@D1ab0lical]

I have the latest model too.

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

Open a window

[@D1ab0lical]

My room is one of the smallest rooms in the house for some reason. It also has terrible ventilation, the air system doesn't work right so it's hot in the summer and cold in the winter and that's just my room.

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

Doo_liss Haha, I didn't want to say anything like "get out of the closet" because I might have been misunderstood

[@Smoos54]

@Doo_liss and if yo wanna start cooking in your room buy an xboneS

[@ThePsychoKillers]

Really like your videos... Glad to see another seasoned gamer still playing.. Keep up good work.

[@Aycejay]

Should I get this or wait for the pro? I really don't care about extra graphics I just want my system to be quieter.

[@chrish.2360]

Get the pro dude. I'm waiting for that too. :)

[@Aycejay]

I'm thinking of getting the slim on the 15th and just getting the pro for Christmas.

[@kwakka]

Wait for the PRO version to come out, since right now we don't know how loud it is. As for me, i would chose the PRO version over the slim, just for the FPS stability.

[@Aycejay]

+Hallison Michel I would love to build a PC but I just don't have the space for it :(

[@Aycejay]

+kwakka nah I think I'll get the slim and the pro as a Christmas present. I can deal with the slim till December :)

[@loayfakhreldin]

Always ... The old is Gold

[@camelwheel8198]

Why haven't you got more subscribers.

[@renatorojas2863]

because fanboy dont like the truth! lol

[@123doomdoom]

8==========D~~~~👅

[@Smoos54]

because they are pro pc gamers and always trying to covert them The day they throw away that shitty dead platform people will start to sub including me.

[@danield7356]

Looks great! Will buy it

[@petersagi275]

I think the drive is louder, that's why it gets the same result with disc based games. Is it right DF?

[@rup3rt85]

Just what i was looking for. Thanks for the video.

[@BAOUZIZI]

lol what, no Optical audio Cable D:

[@IMDRanged]

Even the long running PS2 slim has one. Whut?

[@Xpayne1]

Optical Cables for stone age....

[@hideokojima5563]

It's like a multi-AV out, let it go

[@HKarlsson]

SOmeone has to remove it so other can drop it too. HDMI for high definition sound, everybody must have a TV with HDMI today (not every person globally, but the majority of console buyers)? So why buy a receiver with no HDMI ports?

[@BAOUZIZI]

MadFinnTech​ Exactly Swedish GamerDad​ I agree with you on someone making a move now to start removing. But lots of receivers back then were those bunch of cables (forgot what they're called) and some Optical inputs. Besides, why buy a new one when your current one ain't broken. Still have DTS and DD Sound. Sure I'll miss out on the the extra bit rate on the New sound (DTS-HD MA - DD- HD/DD Atmos). I'm perfectly fine with it. So I don't really see it disappeared in couple of years.

[@SteveEsp3]

thanks for the info, rumors about the slims overheating had me worried.

[@vesselinkrastev]

Hey, I own the ps3 super slim. It's not that bad.

[@ViewtifulShishigami]

Same here. It's way better than the ps3 slim one due to taking out the disc without turning the system on.

[@tintintb1980]

The super slim has a really cheap nasty toy feel to it though.

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

disk drive is extremely loud though as there is only a thin layer of plastic to cover it.

[@vesselinkrastev]

***** Never had such a problem with mine. The HDD they put in there is cheap tho.

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

It's not bad but it is kinda loud. Not the fan but you can always hear the disc spinning and that's a little annoying.

[@Stoneysilence]

Will be interesting to see if the games run smoother and more consistently at their target framerates on the PS4 slim like the X1 Slim does.

[@earnistse4899]

It had the same specifications so games ended up running exactly the same

[@rapper250]

How fucking difficult is it to add HDMI 2.0 so it can output at 4k?

[@scalabrineplayoff3pt46curr7]

Extremely difficult. Says sony

[@TripleThreatOwns]

4K on this 300$ pos. Unrealistic lol

[@TripleThreatOwns]

***** ha ! what games cause i JUST had that GPU

[@TripleThreatOwns]

***** The ps4 pro can and thats what competes against the xbox one s . The ps4 slim is just a smaller ps4 and thats it . Its for the cheap people.

[@TripleThreatOwns]

Yeah that is true . And i think the xbox one s is cheaper now too

[@Gilbertify1]

You have to give it to Sony; they know how to make good slim versions of their consoles. Like, how does all that power fit into such a small case? Incredible how they manage to do it.

[@buffalobill2742]

1.84 TFLOPs of processing power, really isn't that powerful.

[@Mr_Doodleydoo]

You realize you can make a smaller, more powerful PC in a multitude of cases, right?

[@naruhearts1]

The only reason its not any smaller is because of the Blu-Ray drive

[@SkarrGaming]

I hate to say it but I think the Xbox wins this round.

[@icarolima6127]

PS4 Vs Xbox One, The PS4 WINS !!!

[@Juankiki]

The one S is much beautiful really

[@savagethomas1378]

The Xbox one s just copied the ps4

[@SkarrGaming]

Psygnosis DD What is more important, what it looks like or what it can actually do?

[@icarolima6127]

+Psygnosis DD, PS4 SLIM Games 1080p, Xbox One S Games 900p !!!

[@86themadhatter27]

I was planning on buying a cheap 2nd hand PS4 when they Pro and Slim came out. Seeing how much quieter the Slim is though, it's worth picking up.

[@SacredSkill]

THERE WAS NO NEED FOR IT! The PS4 was already slim!

[@scalabrineplayoff3pt46curr7]

Did you not watch the vid?the current ps4 is too loud and heated and energy consuming. It needs to be re engineer

[@Seralious]

As already stated the original PS4s were loud, hot, and power hogs (if you owned a CUH-1000/1100), especially when placed next to a pleasantly-silent Xbox One. This console not only remedies that but also makes production much cheaper for Sony, which is what is allowing them to sell both this and the more powerful Pro alongside each other.

[@CloudyNebula]

Once you get the console, I'd like a video in which you switch its HDD with a SDD and see the loading times improvements

[@qasim_r13]

Ps4 slim is just the perfect one

[@Mantenner]

That power draw on the new unit is impressive!

[@Smoos54]

NO optical cable PS PRO no UHD BD player WTF Sony becoming like apple JUST WOW SONY WOW! Still better than xboneS

[@kart007k]

Smoos54 its all about exclusives. 🤗

[@kart007k]

I respectfully disagree with you, but as long as you enjoy your S it shouldn’t bother you that other enjoy something different. Exclusives can swing people with limited budget to one console, especially since PS4 was more powerful and cheaper of both consoles at the launch. 2 free games/ per sony console with PSN plus from precious also lured lot of old and new fans. They strategically some remade PS3 exclusives for new PS customers. 4K blu-ray player isnt that much of a loss when you realize that streaming tends to be a better option. Also remember PS4 Pro with Red Dead 2 bundle was also $100 cheaper then Xbox One X bundles. You can always buy a $100 4K Blu-Ray player separately if have the need.

[@beastofdarknesss5822]

My launch ps4 recently broke and ive ordered a 1tb ps4 slim bundle this video is great thanks for the help

[@underflip2]

I think the slim is ugly compared to the original. The original model is sexy as f**k

[@IMDRanged]

The launch PS4 design is one of the best launch designs since the original Playstation. I know its a bit sharp on the edges, and the early gloss casing was fingerprint smudge magnet. But it was the right size form the start as well.

[@tankywank3232]

They both suck switch to pc

[@le4-677]

+TANKY WANK *Xbox

[@tankywank3232]

***** Radicalize your life with a switch to pc

[@BellaBehindAKidBehindACamera]

The plastic isn't glossy any more ):

[@maheveli.2155]

I tried ps4 slim before two days and its awesome

[@Cpoint.200]

if u have normal ps4 you shouldnt buy and normal ps4's design better than ps4 slim

[@Garrazola28]

Of course not! I will have my standard ps4 until ps5 is released

[@MisterOrange1]

what if you don't have a ps4 yet?

[@Garrazola28]

Kol Johnson It depends, if you are focused in PS VR, you're a graphics person, and you can afford it, get Pro, if not, get Slim

[@MisterOrange1]

yea, idc about super graphics or 4k gaming, so ill most likely get the slim

[@Garrazola28]

Kol Johnson Thats perfect, but you can wait for ps5 in 2019

[@chokoshtroko]

love you digital foundry! :)

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

doesn't look bad. it's the triple decker ps4 that looks bad

[@MrDitkovich]

I have a video on the ps4 pro

[@Seralious]

Yeah I don't think the Pro looks bad either. It's got a look that says "powerful," in spite of what dreadful PC elitists will say.

[@MrDitkovich]

Clementin[e] It looks like a fucking sandwich lmao

[@BigSlimJohn]

Ummm... you do know this video is for the slim which is not the PS4 pro...?

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

Nine Two Seven really? No shit.

[@onurgur1263]

that was a unique review thx to you richard!!

[@UltraPrimeHunter]

xbox one s puts it and the ps4 pro to shame...

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

X1-S does shame the Slim and doesn't hold a candle to the Pro (X1-S is not even faster than a base PS4!) but it is nice that it has the next flavor of blu-ray

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

***** Well, "shame," gosh, so harsh! Give MS a break, they had different priorities when they designed the X1 as you know, so I guess yes it's a shame that that dumb camera still affects the system's sales, years later. It's not too bad though, I bet they'll live it down eventually

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

***** Now, back in the day, PS3 made inroads with video enthusiasts because it was the cheapest blu-ray player worth buying, for a long time. I'm curious about X1-S, I'd like to see whether it makes the same big splash

[@UltraPrimeHunter]

neither the ps4 pro or xbox one s do true 4k...s upscales and pro does checkerboard rendering or whatever. Point is for 300$ you may as well go with the s instead of dropping an extra 100$ for the pro. Doesnt even have a 4k bluray drive...

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

DRM Sparkles Well, that reasoning probably appeals to Xbox owners who like Xbox games and who want to stay in the ecosystem, but it's completely hollow to other people. For $400 I may as well go with the PS4 Pro and leave the Scorpio to whomever wants to pay $800 for a game console from *Microsoft*. I'll definitely give you this, the lack of UHD blu-ray reduces the PS' value proposition by a large factor. Regrettable and hopefully they'll wise up and update the device eventually

[@gamingfordaysraw]

Nice overview (:

[@djlbergg]

why buy this shit when in 2 months you can buy the ps4 pro??...only for 100 dollars more.

[@IMDRanged]

This goes into my once my PS4 breaks, I'll go for the PS4 Pro senario. The slim I don't need.

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

+ThatUndeadLegacy exclusives

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

***** beats me. I play on pc. The exclusives have don't interest me. I bought a launch ps4. Only played two games on it before realizing i like PC and build my first build

[@xen9235]

ps4 pro not native 4k

[@TheSAzelf]

For casuals that only play COD/Fifa/NBA! (Not bashing those people btw)

[@ryans413]

Finally someone that agrees with me that it's not that bad looking

[@rockl79]

I don't think it looks bad, but I definitely prefer the original over it

[@zonzore]

I'm getting this ugly piece of shit next week Friday.

[@kareemwaelmohmedawadshabak3267]

if its an ugly piece of shit why order it in the first person

[@kareemwaelmohmedawadshabak3267]

place^ f u auto correct

[@zonzore]

I actually read place instead of person. never noticed you type person until you corrected yourself. lol. And btw, I don't think it's ugly or else I wouldn't want to have buy it.

[@digitalnative1398]

Fair enough, but why not just wait for the Pro? It's just a 100 bucks more, yet about 80% more capable...

[@zonzore]

cant wait so long for the pro bro.

[@AlikanAlmeida]

My model is the CUH-1215B. Besides the fact it becomes a little hot, to me is the best model yet. And I also use the Digital Audio Optical Cable for my headset, so no deal for this slim version

[@Deadxet]

But WHY did they remove the optical port? It just does not make any sense. It just cripples the audio capabilities of the console unless the implement support for USB DAC/Amps. And the console is just so ugly. It is honestly the ugliest console I have ever seen.

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

The Virtual Boy says hello. It doesn't look bad it just looks boring.

[@dmurph22]

not as ugly as the launch xbox one

[@Deadxet]

bamafan28 Nah, in my opinion the PS4 Pro and Slim is way uglier than the launch Xbox One x)

[@jovialvibes5962]

ugliest PS console is probably the PS3 slim. this looks awesom, harkens back to the PSone. love the subtle touch of the LEDs in the power button. smooth and small hell yeah

[@dmurph22]

The launch ps3 is the ugliest console I've ever seen.

[@porjay]

Thank you and excellent assessment! Keep up the great work.

[@alienlvni8426]

Will the slim sound like a jet engine when I play ??

[@futuregohan9662]

OG LANI no

[@Pryzqii]

Depends what game ur playing

[@oscarmanzano8264]

Unknown anonymous which ps4 model should I buy my original ps4 is a fucking jacket and i want to change it

[@luckann]

@@oscarmanzano8264 Ps4 Slim is really quiet

[@j.d.5417]

Ive got the slim and I think its GREAT!!! Its not loud at all, I have run it all night into the early mid morning the next day before putting it into RestMode , And to my surprise It was Not hot at all!!! I like the Touch buttons. I've always been a Fan of the Slim version of PS's.. I have a Vertical Stand with Cooling fans On the way right now from Amazon Which with the fans going I dont see it barely getting warm! Only thing I have Noticed Is the Controller drops down from full battery down 1 block fairly fast. My PS3 controller Lasts LITERALLY FOREVER! I havent let it die all the way down so I havent clocked the actual amount of Hours. Which Really thats not a PS4SLIM judging but controller. I ran across the Gold PS Headset on sale for $50 so Im loving that. Kinda annoying no optical though.. All n All for the 239.99 I paid for the Bundle I think its really nice and well worth it. I'll be buying a xtra controller, and a modded controller next check. If I had already had a PS4 would I judge upgrade to the slim? Prob Not, But I had my Model Before this one Stolen out my jeep at wall mart, And Even though I like the Xbox1 S Alright, Im still a sony fan. But SONY CUSTOMER CARE ONLINE CAN KISS MY A$$ they are some rude pricks!! lol

[@roberthz4002]

Hola cual es tu modelo de ps4 slim cu-2215a ?

[@philiprobbins]

God he looks so bored. Did anyone else see the gun being held against his head lol

[@camelwheel8198]

He did have a gun to his head because he said the xbox s sucks.

[@BigSlimJohn]

Was this supposed to be funny?

[@DJackson747]

Cooler and quieter? Meanwhile my launch PS4 sounds like someone is using a leaf blower in my living room

[@pony_destroyerxboxwon8233]

WOW digital foundry are really trying to sell the new Sony products.

[@LN.2233]

+João Pedro stop being childish you illiterate goons. Digital foundry just analyzes new hardware like they did for your previous Xbox one S

[@14supersonic]

Ok, the games are subjective, but you said the service is worse than PSN, and that's where I will have to stop you.There is no way you could objectively say PSN is better, especially since PSN's price has been necessarily increased. PSN is slower, offers less in PS+, like shitty free games, bad voice chat, and you can't even change your freak'n name.

[@LN.2233]

14supersonic PS+ games are decent

[@14supersonic]

LN2233 Correction* Were decent, I don't think you will find the common consensus between people that the games for the past year have been any good. You don't even get to keep them.

[@MedicatedReviewer]

Yeah it's become hard not to think that way. I'm not sure where they are located, perhaps they have several locations, but this dude, who appears to have the most bias, has an English accent, and Sony is generally known to be super popular there so that would make sense.

[@jakthebomb]

I replaced the Thermal Paste on my Launch PS4 and I noticed the Fan doesn't become as audible as it used to. They simply use low grade stuff and they over apply it. I used Arctic Silver 5 and the results are amazing.

[@lddlmurphy]

No HDMI 2.0 no optical port it's a down grade from the standard ps4 system No True HDR

[@lddlmurphy]

Did I mention no 4K blue ray player either wtf was Sony thinking

[@dmurph22]

+lddlmurphy why do you need a 4k player on a GAME console, and it has HDR and HDR is coming to every ps4.

[@logirex]

Sony were thinking people will spend another 300 dollars for a slightly altered ps4 that is what they were thinking..

[@jato2478]

I know right. They should honestly remove netflix, hulu, vudu, youtube, ps vue and the rest of the apps that have nothing to do with gaming to right. Cause you know, it is a GAME console. Also, the HDR format coming to ps4's and on pro is hdr10 not dolby vision. It's entry level hdr. Like an upscaled image vs native.

[@BigSlimJohn]

+Jato24 So is the X1-S. Every gaming console that supports HDR supports HDR 10. The fuck are you complaining about?

[@lennard760]

I bought a Slim and put a 2 TB SSD instead of the original Runs cool quiet and processes like my computer. The only thing I didn't like were the number of USB 3.0 Ports on it. So going to upgrade for some ports but has ran awesome since D-one.

[@DJ_Dopamine]

You can use a USB hub on the USB 3.0 ports. I run up to 4 devices off one USB port on a base PS4. (Headphones/mic, mouse, keyboard and a controller when charging it.)

[@jamesdaniel1987]

Great comparison video

[@ThePrescan]

Great video as always. Funny you guys used AC Unity to test the noise, i do the same! It was my first game on the system, and i had the original model ps4. The moment i opened the map screen in a game, it would sound like a 747 preparing to take off... My guess is that sony went extremely cheap with the thermal paste on the CPU/GPU, cause a few months ago i got so tired of the noise that i decided to open the system and replace the thermal paste myself (extremely easy to do, cost me like 15€ with the screwdriver kit). Since then its night and day! No more having to use headphones because i can't hear the game over how loud the console is!

[@EAPvideoz]

I imagine PS4 slim being a good option for students living in apartments who want to save energy use so they don't have to pay as much, as well as people who just want to pick up a PS4 just to play some games they've been wanting to play for a while. (i.e. Bloodborne, Uncharted 4, etc)

[@CidMaik]

I really don't understand the noise issues people have with the PS4, I have the C type model (the one Uncharted Collection Bundles comes with) and to be honest, I haven't noticed my PS4 ever making any noise. Not from the drive, not from fans...nothing. The heating issues, well it gets warm to touch, but I put it to the test (8+ hours of non stop use) and the system never went hotter nor became louder. What I do concede is, the system is NOT electric bill friendly. :S it consumes quite a bit.

[@ThreeDaysOfDan]

its abou ton par with the second gen ps3 , teh ps3 super slim gets alot of shit but its fans NEVER make noise ( but games tha tread off the disk constantly are TOO loud)

[@BobOfAllTrades]

No optical is a no buy. My primary gaming audio source are Astro's. Sony in their press conference last Wednesday also stated that the new slim has everything vanilla ps4 has. I would have preferred they actually said they removed the optical port and would have really appreciated a reason why.

[@BobOfAllTrades]

Is there a better solution that doesn't require an optical port?

[@sev2300]

That body language though! So cool:))

[@rexa06]

very nice review.. u bring up bad sides and good sides too.. not like others that only say the good thingd

[@truez311]

kinda like the minimalist looks. I prefer the subtlety.

[@GuyRodger]

Glad I've got the C chassis 1216 unit, full matte finish, as quiet as I'd ever ask for, still got the Toslink which I need for headphones. Reminds me of that final Xbox 360 slim that had the style of the Xbox one. It also got rid of the optical audio connector.

[@JackMcSomeone]

there's also a deal at EB Games Australia where you can get a 1TB PS4 Slim with 5 games and a media remote for $448

[@jubozs]

Warning warning warning: If you play rocksmith you might want to consider keeping the model with optical audio out handy. The game recommends you use this port to connect directly to your sound system. My TV (LG 47LM6200) adds an ever so slight delay which makes the game unplayable if I route the audio thorough it with HDMI before reaching the soundbar, even if I use the bypass option.

[@MrNabmas]

Yeah my launch ps4 is loud now, going to replace the thermal paste soon I hope the decibels drop closer to the slim version! Those numbers just seen so nice to have

[@buffalobill2742]

The launch PS4 used thermal TAPE, not paste. Ewww

[@Scott-M1]

You basically have a slim once you do that. And an extra optical port for your convienience. win, win :)

[@buffalobill2742]

Reminiscence26​​ Only it's still going to run louder, and a little hotter than the slim. That's because of the finfet die shrink. The slim is just running more modern, efficient architecture than the OG PS4. Also, I'd much rather have that 5.0Ghz dual band WIFI, than some optical port. You can use the optical port on your TV. They're usually of slightly higher quality than the ports on the consoles anyway.

[@MrNabmas]

Yeah I don't even use the optical port anymore as my headset broke and 5ghz doesn't matter to me as I use an Ethernet cable. TLOU remastered absolutely makes my ps4 the loudest I've heard so I can't wait to test what it'll sound like after the thermal paste replacement

[@Scott-M1]

+BuffaloBill Yeah probably, but at least his console will be serviced and he won't need a slim. Efficient architecture out of the box, yeah...for a while & if you keep it clean. Yeah i use Ethernet so not too bothered about 5.0Ghz WiFi. Ethernets more stable but depends on your broadband and area i suppose. I have an old amp so still find optical really useful and used it since PS2 days.