One Month with the PS4 Pro - Is It Still Good in 2024?

[@CORNERSTONECITY777]

Ps4 pro is still a good machine. Learn how to clean it , there is a video on KZbin showing how to take it apart and change the paste. Put a ssd in it and it's an awesome machine, I am buying ps4 games in the sales for dirt cheap . I also use the 4k gamer pro to make it look propper 4k.

[@ZerodragYT]

Best part is the sales man. Games are at their cheapest and the system is still getting ongoing support

[@thagrindtony]

do you use native 4k output and still use 4K Gamer Pro? and it looks better?

[@CORNERSTONECITY777]

@@thagrindtony I output 4k from the console , downscale it using a HDMI splitter to 1080p then put that through the 4k gamer pro and there is a big improvement on my 4k gaming monitor. Even though it being downscaled the 4k information is still present in the signal so the 4k gamer pro is making improvements to the 4k information. Things look super clean and sharp, it's like every game I have had a free next gen upgrade.

[@brahamwijaya1039]

I think ps4 pro is the most worth it for those who tried to catch up and never got the chance to have ps4 regular. Its really cheap today@@ZerodragYT

[@Hughesburner]

Just got a PS4 slim last week, one that finally works at least. I am primarily a PC/Switch player. PS4 games in my area on marketplace are like $5/$10 depending on the person, some are even cheaper in lots. Grab them now, in 5 -8yrs, they will be hard to find, at least the more rare games. Looking at 360/PS2 games right now and GC, console games get ridiculously priced when the supply dries up and people get all nostalgic.

[@Scooter30FTW]

As far as slow load times are concerned,you should be able to speed that up by replacing your hard drive with an SSD.

[@T00muchF00Dchannel]

I replaced my HDD in my PS4 Pro with a Samsung Evo 860 SSD. It’s super fast bro and I replaced the thermal paste and it’s quiet and the heat is expelled far more efficiently.

[@JOSEGT50]

Still on ps4 pro . But i recommend to a ssd . It helps cutting load to a third to half the time. Also fixes most of the textures streaming

[@vhuzayl]

Hey, do you recommend me getting a ps4 pro without an ssd, if i only want to play fifa, rocket league, gta, Fortnite?

[@Roman9441]

@@vhuzayl No even the PS3 / PS4 Fat I own both still benefit from SSD in home screen and seeking time. I'm recommend SSD no matter what for me

[@brahamwijaya1039]

ssd is a no brainer. @@vhuzayl

[@andipajeroking]

I ll buy a ps4 now, it s a no brainer for 100-150$, compared to 600$ps5 which after 3 years has a lacking library , compared to the vastly superior ps4 library.

[@Crashed131963]

The PS5 plays all Ps4 games and 130 ps4 games have the free 4k/60 patch for ps5 . Playing my old ps4 disc of Mass Effects and Horizon Zero Dawn at 4k/ 60 rather than at 1080p/30 is night and day .

[@andipajeroking]

@@Crashed131963 i don t have 4k, and the difference for me is not worth it. Plus paying triple the price is definitely not worth it.

[@DocterBumSki]

@@Crashed131963great man I could play all ps4 games on my ps4 without having to go bankrupt ☠️

[@Crashed131963]

@@DocterBumSki But for $500 the Ps5 also plays the newest AAA games releases . Not just play ps4 games better than a Ps4 can .

[@Alex-jv4hd]

​@@Crashed131963u sayin ff u insert a ps4 disk on a ps5 u can expect 4k/60?

[@sublime90]

its 2024 and im still gaming on my launch model ps4.

[@TheGamerGuy1981]

Replace HDD with SSD,repaste thermal paste for sure as it's dried out by now...and it's still a capable budget box honestly. I'd tell people to get an XSS of money is right but if you want into the PS ecosystem and money is right this will do for another solid 1-2 years while missing out on some ps5 exclusives.

[@Alex-jv4hd]

for 200 bucks is a damn good console even if it doesnt beat the 5. im happy with mine icl

[@anythingfree333]

Frona buy a refurbished ps4 pro from gamestop for 225 should I do it

[@DarkkReverse]

@@anythingfree333dam it’s funny I’m selling 2 ps4 pros for 100$ each

[@EniifeAjayi]

@@anythingfree333no

[@FinnHNolan]

if you install a ssd in your PS4 Pro things load a lot faster as newer games are made for them 2.5 sata ssd's are pretty cheap now and I recommend you grab one if you still use a ps4

[@ItsSamStone]

Load times are significantly worse on last gen for sure... UNLESS you get yourself an SSD! I will admit, they are super slow using the base console's HDD... some games are unbearably slow with loading. However, if you get yourself a high quality SSD, those issues will all disappear and it will come in a close 2nd to a PS5. I got myself a Samsung 4TB SSD and couldn't be happier. Cyberpunk 2077 used to take forever to load in, now it's only seconds from loading vs. minutes. With $100 or so, you can change the entire experience... plus, it fixes tons of texture loading and pop-in, so in a roundabout way it does increase the graphics. 10/10 highly recommend buying yourself a refurbished/used PS4 Pro in good condition with an SSD installed. I'd roll with a 4TB for the SSD because the games are HUGE on the PS4 - and with a 4TB drive, you'll have all the space you will ever need. :) Then maybe opt in to get a PS5 Pro when it's released sometime in the future. Until then, PS4 Pro has incredible graphics, 4K capability, and tons of cross-buy/cross-save/cross-play games... so chances are, you'll be able to play the best games with all of your friends who own both PS4 and PS5! PS. Also, if you think the PS4 fan is loud, then you haven't played the PS3... LOL.

[@Loophole23742]

I still have my ps4 pro. Though loading is much faster on my ps5 I never had problems with the loading times on the pro. I never felt games took too long to load. As consoles go I even think ps3 and Xbox 360 still hold up, I play one x, ps4 pro and ps5 on my 4K qled and play those older consoles on my 24 inch PlayStation simulview monitor, Alan wake, dead rising, GTA4, sleeping dogs, fight night champion,etc on 360s, last of us and uncharted trilogy, fight night round 3, Killzone games, etc on my ps3, all still hold up and load pretty quick when reloading check points after dying.

[@Captain_Andor]

I bought my PS4 Pro in 2022 when they renewed the manufacture for the PS4 Pro in 2021 and it's 2024 and I've never cleaned it since I bought it and I've never got my fan as loud as the beginning of your video I played games like MGSV Uncharted 4 and Nier and a lot of other games that are considered heavy on the console and I've never had to deal with that jet plane of a fan you have and listen I've played games up to six hours and maybe eight but I mostly play games on my Pro for usually 3 hours and I have yet to deal with any major issues compared to PS4 slim or the OG PS4 its a solid console but I really want a PS5 Pro and I want to be able to play PS2 and PS3 on it hopefully

[@domdon950]

Welcome to PlayStation Airlines all aboard the PS4 Pro Jet

[@brahamwijaya1039]

clean it and repaste it with a good thermal paste.

[@truly2kam]

Bro did y’all give your ps4 a clean ever I cleaned mine one time after 6 years quieter then I’ve ever heard it not even a slight buzz 😭

[@FleshyMammal430]

Mine only gets loud when I'm loading into a cod match but I don't play that bs anymore

[@Aran2x]

Epic video bro, i think the console has its perks but for those that can upgrade, it should be a no brainer

[@ZerodragYT]

Yeah. After being on current gen since launch its tough to go back. The quality of life improvements PS5 and XSX/S offer are leaps and bounds beyond what last gen can do.

[@count0nz]

PS4 Pro player here too.. the Rare USB Port is USB 3 so will take advantage of a Faster SSD External HDD or a fast external drive.

[@bellbell1764]

I just bought a PS4 pro for 120$ us dollars. Gonna upgrade to ssds d wait til next year to get ps5.

[@calvinphang2866]

I wanna buy PS4 pro now, is still worth to buy now?

[@RetroLiontv]

@@calvinphang2866ye

[@darkelf2245]

Wise man

[@Liofa73]

Complaining about a 20sec load time. It’s a good job you never had to sit through a 5 min load time on a Spectrum in the 80s.

[@ainbo9022]

I don't care if the PS4 is an old hardware that sounds like a Jet engine I like it a billion times more than the PS5 I love customizing the UI and the PS4 console looks better and the controller feels better I'm holding the PS5 controller feels like I'm holding a frisbee

[@darrenchambers6537]

Sort the thermal paste and pads, much quieter. PS4 looks so much more classy, doesn't look out of place in the TV cabinet and the flat top is so much more practical. PS5 looks dreadful imo, especially with the bluray.

[@Sefirosu88]

I'm still with a PS4 Slim, and a Switch, and i'm satisfied with that. Sure, i miss out a couple of realeses, but not so much. Let's tell the truth, PS4 still is a great machine. There's no next-gen, atm.

[@the-terminator5682]

PS5 is still superior

[@gl8561]

Every time someone talks about ~30 second load times as if it's some major issue... my eyes roll up so high they almost lift off and fly all the way to the edges of the solar system.

[@YNDD_yes]

I use an pretty old ps4 slim and its great experience im actually going to buy the psvr 1 so i can play some games

[@murkywaters5502]

Nice video, man.

[@ZerodragYT]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@nathantheman5572]

I bought 2 PS4 pro with 3 controllers for 240 on fb market place both work fine 2nd hand games are crazy cheap as well at the moment Ps5 only has like 2 games released that I'm interested in the moment

[@whatspadethinks]

Lots of good information, a good video overall...but I can't stop picturing the dudes Dad glaring through a crack in the door while he's loudly laying down the script into his USB mic, slowly shaking his head while a solitary tear drop runs down his cheek...😂

[@rynsart]

you can actually upgrade to an ssd for the pro but the load times aren't significantly better like the ps5, it's maybe a 20% improvement. I did Just get a ps4 pro for myself a couple weeks back and so far I'm really liking it, I have an xbox one and it's miles better than that imo. the only thing I wish it had was backwards compatible games from ps1 to ps3.

[@raizerleaf]

Mentions constant 60fps. Literally shows a clip of FF16 which is known to not maintain a locked 60fps and drop to low 40s.

[@ZerodragYT]

I won't lie, not the best game to have shown this looking back...

[@raizerleaf]

There's been quite a bit of games that either don't maintain a locked 60fps (i.e. ff16, Jedi survivor) or even ship with 30fps only (i.e. starfield) which is absurd for this console gen.

[@ivoharnach1706]

Im really happy,that Im not alone with this opinion,ps4 pro is still really good as riches ps5,80%. Yes,lazy downloads and no more games after 1.5Year.But everything works perfect as on ps4 pro and ps5,cheeper,more confortable and absolute under control and more,ext.disk is playable not on ps5,must be inter.ssd very rich,external is just like a bible on the ground.Sorry for my english.Finally ,I mean that is better choice to buy and invest money and support to ps4 pro and don't understand,why Sony makes ps4 slim and not ps4 pro in their factories and sold it by 80$ higher for 2 years more.Really shame. Thanx to.

[@Chickenthoefvola]

They have a model of the pro that doesnt have loud fans.

[@ZerodragYT]

I believe that's the CUH-7200 consoles, those ones are more quiet like you said. Mine's a CUH-7000 which explains a lot...

[@Kahrabji]

My ps4 pro hen with 2tb ssd

[@jonathanbrown625]

They are cheap can one download ps4 games from the store like we do on steam?

[@ZerodragYT]

Yeah the PS Store has insanely good discounts on a lot of PS4 games. Imo now is the best time to get one since you can catch up on the last 11 years of game releases

[@Philip.Magnusson]

I feel like 99% of gamers prefer performance mode over fidelity mode

[@Crashed131963]

I play games with headphones on, so a vacuum cleaner running in the room does not matter let alone a console fan .

[@Haydendriffill]

He says it’s age as caught up to it in an ugly way ummm no it hasn’t it can still run games like gow ragnarok, horizon forbidden west so I would disagree with you

[@ZerodragYT]

Probably not for visuals due to diminishing returns but speed makes up a huge part of why I eventually found it difficult to adjust with the PS4.

[@JohnSmith-nj4zq]

There are 2 versions of the pro. You got the older version. The newer one has a figure 8 AC plug. Those run quieter.

[@LoloBoyMii]

To Be Fair, I Still Have A PS4 Pro In The PS5 Era (bought in 2016, and still used for 8 years). I Know I Want To Get The PS5 Like Everyone Because It Needs A Smooth And Best Experience, But Because Of FIFA Still Getting Last Gen Releases (ea fc 24 is gonna be on ps4), We Haven't Got The PS5 In Four Years. (i'll be stuck with the ps4 for awhile 😅)

[@ZerodragYT]

FIFA is one of those games that's still a huge essential for sticking with last gen. The next year is still pretty packed for anyone who hasn't upgraded yet

[@jaimeerobertswarz]

When a PS5 is on sale maybe it will be worth it. With all things considered theres no PS5 exclusives in and also the PS5 has its own issues. I thought about just upgrading to a PS4 pro, as my PS4 is old. But is there a point if its going to be like the One X. Were it doesn’t make the cut? Thats the cross gen problem PS4 Pro 4Tflops of power 2x times more powerful than a base ps4. They could develop it on Ps4 pro hardware and PS5s to make the gap less big. Also you didn’t cover cyberpunk!? Which is so taxing on every single system!

[@Crashed131963]

Fun Fact There are 670 games so far that the Ps5 can play that the Ps4 can not .

[@jaimeerobertswarz]

@@Crashed131963theres maybe about 20 games only on PS5, and its 2024.

[@kaizel2264]

Intro game Name?

[@ZerodragYT]

Hi-Fi Rush!

[@koolaidmanextra2840]

I use my original ps4 its fine except i cant play final fantasy 16

[@ZerodragYT]

FF16 is one of the best games that really justifies upgrading. Fun fact, they considered a PS4 version but cancelled it because it would take an extra year of development to optimise it for the weaker console.

[@Silentdragn]

Sorry but no. If you want a 4k gaming experience (with 4k Blu-ray player) I'd recommend the Xbox one X console. It's my 2nd favorite console for a reason. PS4 will not allow you to play PS3 games or PS2 unless purchased via subscription or digital. More options is better as Xbox one X let's you play Original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games. If you have GamePass Ultimate you can even play Xbox Series games (via cloud gaming) for *4 generations of games on One console.

[@MB-Technxt]

what about Xbox Series S consoles?

[@kennylynch8575]

i'm still playing my original PS4

[@AziDoesQuestionableThings]

yo your mic is clipping you should turn your input gain a bit lower

[@ZerodragYT]

Yeah I was recording it whilst on vacation so my audio setup was all over the place. Sorry about that dude.

[@arthurlongshanks]

Umm can't you just install a SATA SSD? The whole conclusion seems like a you problem not a PS4 pro problem....

[@ZerodragYT]

I actually forgot to cover that in the video. Might actually do so tbh and not worry about loading issues with how cheap SSD storage is.

[@MalibuJack88]

Playstation always runs hot since ps4

[@jonathanbrown625]

Ok and how is fortnite on ps4?

[@GNXkdot]

the ps5 design is so ASS ps4 is way better

[@suprxmefire9497]

Yes it is

[@marcusjohnson7321]

People that ain't got a PS5 or can't afford one say shit like this. It ain't hard to get one. I had mine since launch day ain't no way yall still on last gen.

[@BMitts]

@@marcusjohnson7321i’ve got a PS5 and i agree with them, the ps5 just don’t feel like a console

[@Crashed131963]

Fun Fact There are 670 games so far that the Ps5 can play that the Ps4 can not .

[@hermit1255]

Dude ps4 supports sata ssd.

[@andipajeroking]

Maintain you ps 4 and it won t sound like a jet.

[@samharris103]

Its 2024 and ur wrong games r still comeing out for ps4

[@spiritupgrades]

fish

[@Crashed131963]

Fun Fact There are 670 games so far that the Ps5 can play that the Ps4 can not .

[@bluemarvel5970]

Why do you upload a video halfway through 2023, then lazily change the title to 2024? Disliked.

[@SanctusBacchus]

Ok but why do you sound like you're choking on your words? This is borderline unwatchable

[@ZerodragYT]

This was done all the way back when I didn't have a good audio setup back then. Also i tend to speak way too fast, it's a habit im trying to slow down on

[@ozmond]

Ps5 is gonna last well over a decade might as well just get one or an original ps4 or slim