PlayStation 4 Buying Guide | Is It Worth It?

[@VegasAceVII]

I recently obtained my 486th physical title for ps4. I sometimes glance at the collection and smile, not because of the size but because of its variety. Any genre at any time, it's truly what gaming is about.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats the best way to build a collection having bangers on all genres! Cheers!

[@TommyMakalele]

i have just cca 300 haha

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

and how many of them did you play?

[@turbo8890]

Preach on. I haven’t gotten a PS4 yet, but I picked up a XBOX One at a Salvation Army a few months ago, which makes it the newest console I own. Discovering the great library on it now is the perfect time ..I love being late to the party! Have a great week guys.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Hope you grab a PS4! Its amazing just like the Xbox One! Cheers!

[@jeffbandy7065]

PS4 is an absolute must own. Currently there is no need to buy a PS5 and certainly no way to justify dropping $500 on a system alone. I just bought a Spiderman PS4 Pro Bundle with 10 games for $250, an absolute steal. I am buying as many cheap bangers as I can for PS4 while its easy to do so! Thanks for the video fellas!

[@jimmyjay689]

Why drop $200 on a PS4 when an extra $300 will future proof u for at least 15 yrs...just my thoughts

[@diegokasady]

I can’t even think of ten games that aren’t on ps4

[@tr1bes]

@@diegokasady exclusive games on competitors. It's best not to be a fan of any company but a fan of games being offer. I played Horizon, God of War, Halo,, Gears, Mario, Zelda and etc.

[@patg108]

@@tr1bes true and to max out storage on a ps5 is much more expensive) a 8 tb nvme (microcenter has one) is $999.99. Still pretty pricey on a ps4 though and to be fair you can re-use it. So your ps4 investment will pay off for when the ps5 pro is out. And NVME storage might of come down by then somewhat There are some exclusives on the ps5, but guess what will be cheap when the ps5 pro comes out? If not simply bundled with one. And frankly it still feels like the 6 month period 2 years into the ps5 lifespan. Its literally reliant upon last gen games with slightly better graphics and better frame-rate and better load times than anything truly substantial. That and better resolution.

[@diegokasady]

@@tr1bes I’m just saying a lot of games that are on ps5 u can play on ps4

[@skullknight1811]

I recently picked up a PS4 Pro for $300 and put a 1TB SSD in it and as someone who owns a PS5, I can confidently say that PS4 is definitely worth playing/getting in 2022/23.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Fully agree and one reason we will wait to get our PS5! Cheers!

[@Zombiekiller-bc7ud]

You guys honestly deserve a lot more subs then you have. I've been watching on and off for over a year and you guys have helped me build up a small but growing game collection. Love you guys!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! Glad we can help you grow your collection! Cheers!

[@TommyMakalele]

f yeah

[@yhckelly]

Last gen is still very relevant. I was just thinking about this today. Graphics and content on PS3/360 had arrived fully that generation, but the tech still struggled to maintain a solid 30 FPS with convincing draw distances in outdoor environments or busy firefights, and the supermajority of titles ran at less than 1080p. PS4/X1 pretty much carried on with graphics and content, with the new tech facilitating more visually believable worlds. PS5 is pressing it further, but with less of a jump. Play any open world game on ps4 pro and soon you'll forget you're not on a PS5...

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Completely agree! We will wait awhile before we upgrade! Cheers!

[@TheOnewingnut]

Great video as always guys! My biggest thing with my PS4 pro is the shotty disk drive. I was lucky enough to get a PS5 early on. I just keep adding more games to my back catalog. And one thing that pisses me off is there are games that have ZERO on the disk. I had to download the entire game. What is that going to do us collectors in the future? I guess keep collecting for the older gens..... I also know that same pawn shop. They are trying HAAAARD to get rid of those games.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Really we didnt know that! Yeah that definitely doesnt make us want to get one! Cheers!

[@dcjrsrt10]

This is so cool I just cleaned my ps4 last night, it sounded like a rocket taking off every time I played it, I took it apart and cleaned the hell out of it and it so quite again it's ridiculous. Hopefully I can get 5 to 10 more years of of it. I play my ps5 through remote play on the ps4 when I'm in my bedroom and don't want to go down stairs to the mancave.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Glad you got rid of that noise! Can be annoying sometimes! Good maintenance like that you should get those years! Cheers!

[@jimmyjay689]

PS4 Generation is my favorite...i think people will feel the same in 15 or so years...granted everything will be forwards compatible...it wont have true exclusives any more, but it would have been the birthplace of many

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Its definitely a fun gen! You may be on to something! We will know in the future! Cheers!

[@gabbothegiver]

Amazing console, but that controller always give me handaches hahah, great video maa boiss

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

😂! Much love Gabbo!

[@jedimaster12100]

I love the PS4. I have the Spiderman PS4 Pro. It does still have advantages on a 1080p screen due to graphics super sampling. It makes games look better. I still play mine from time to time. I think it's a great time to jump in and get games for the PS4. I have a PS5/XSX and honestly it's been an underwhelming generation for me. Outside of Ratchet and Clank nothing really has that wow factor for me.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats a cool looking PS4! Yeah the new consoles dont do it for us either! Cheers!

[@philipcalhoun1247]

I too have the OG PS4 500gb. I use a 2 TB external HD to store my games. Love this system. I even replaced the original HD due to a failure. Had to get bios on a USB drive, tear it apart and replace. Got it working and I was so proud, considering using just youtube videos. That made it even more personal to me. Great vid guys!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats all we need! Its a read your own mail situation! Cheers!

[@nitewatch3082]

This video is still relevant today, for gamers on a budget.

[@crisjohnson5445]

I can’t recommend PSVR enough to light gun game fans like yourselves. I know you guys love The House Of The Dead & Time Crisis series so i would encourage you to check out Crisis Vrigade 1/2 & Until Dawn Rush Of Blood. I always looked at VR as a novelty until i finally bought one with some credit i had at a local game store but my mind was blown the first time i played it.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We need to dabble more into! Its just different and maybe we need to get use to it! Cheers!

[@LethalProtector8000]

The PS4 is awesome. I bought the Pro brand new back in August 2018, as I was super excited for Spider-Man which I pre-ordered before I even had a console to play it on. I had to save up at least a monthly salary and a half to buy the system, so it has a lot of sentimental value for me too. To this day, I play it daily and have accumulated so many games over the years, both physical and digital. I even collected most of the exclusives. I was considering a PS5 because the PS4 Pro was noisy recently, but what I did instead, was save that 500 bucks and spent 30 to have the PS4 cleaned and repasted. And now it's silent and I am still playing the hell out of it, with more games on my radar that I am looking forward to adding to my collection. I may get a PS5 when it gets cheaper, a better looking model comes out, or my PS4 is damaged beyond repair, but for now, I'll still with the good ol' Pro.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Sounds like you made a good investment to save you money now and enjoy your ps4 games! Cheers!

[@LethalProtector8000]

@@GamingOffTheGrid I definitely did, thanks! And thank you for the awesome video too. I really enjoy your buying guides! 🙏

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@GamesWithTea]

The PS4 will likely down down as one of the best home consoles in gaming, plus Sony themselves were at their finest during this generation, (games) the PS5 has a lot to live up to.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

PS5 has far to go to catch up to the PS4! So we agree with you! Cheers!

[@Joe-Rad]

Got 900 PS4 games and counting. It's safe to say I am a fan lol. PS4 is my fav generation after PS1. Absolutely love collecting for it. Since PS5 is backwards compatible I will be buying PS4 games for a long long time. Great video as always dudes!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats a huge collection! Thats awesome! Ps4 is a hammer for sure! Cheers!

[@teneleven2818]

I didn’t even know there was that many games on ps4 😮

[@Joe-Rad]

@Ten Eleven there almost 3k games in a US physical set. Probably over 5k worldwide if you collect all regions.

[@stevec5465]

Do you have any PS4 for backup??

[@user78738]

I was a PS2 gamer but switched to Xbox during the 360 era in 2005 to present, but when I got my series X I was able to do a direct trade of my old Xbox one X for a PS4 slim and 4 games at a used electronics store, so I've been enjoying exclusives I missed on like spiderman, uncharted, days gone and infamous. Spiderman and Miles morales are my favorites so far

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Nice! Those are some great games for sure and glad you get to enjoy the PS4! Cheers!

[@AstralFrost]

Oh, I also wanted to mention that I'm a big fan of Infamous: Second Son. I played through it with my brother and we had a great time. The game plays and looks great!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Very solid game and glad you get to make those memories with your brother! Cheers!

[@yentl555]

last week I bought a ps4 slim with 2 original controllers and a camera + 13 games for 100 euro's, I could hardly believe it myself. ^^ So my ps3/Wii U has some compatition in the tv cabinet xD

[@marysknucklehead]

I have 2 ps4s 4xbox360s 3 ps3s 2game cubes 1ps2 games for all love them all I'm 59 years old. One of my ps4 is a nathendrake the other is a black one

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats awesome! Your well stocked on consoles! Cheers!

[@eldontyrell4361]

My favourite PS4 special editions are the 2 different days of play ones, especially the blue and gold one, the 500 million special edition (I got one) and the PS1 anniversary model.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Those models are very slick for sure! Cheers!

[@PatSmashYT]

I got a ps4 slim in 2018 and then sold it to get a pc in 2020. My family earlier this year got a ps5 and they just handed me the old og ps4. Runs great after putting an ssd in it and I plan on getting new thermal paste before I start playing exclusives like spiderman and last of us

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Awesome that you got to own a PS4 again and have a PC! Both are great games to own! Cheers!

[@elievanvlasselaer2855]

my 13-year-old son decided to get a PS5 but then I had a look at the prices. I started browsing KZbin and found you guys and you definitely gave us a good tip so we're now looking for a decent PS4 and oh my God there's so many of them available in Switzerland secondhand for almost nothing so thanks guys for the great show ! Keep on doing the good work.

[@chrisr024]

I have a large physical ps4 collection. But for the most part I buy smaller indie games or older ports or remasters. Or game of the year editions/ later releases of the same game with updates on disc. Or games that I know when servers are down I can throw the disc in and not worry about it .

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats a good way to go! Physical is always the best way to go! Cheers!

[@itchy.tasty.]

Still rocking my C-Chassis (2015) OG PS4 baby!. That and the very first model are beautiful designed machines.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Yeah that mod looks beautiful! They have a few we really like! Cheers!

[@pimpedoutstereos9747]

I love my ps4. I have a ps4 pro as well but coz that’s CIB I’ve kept it packed away and I’m happy to rock my original ps4 that I picked up for next to nothing as it was overheating. Just stripped it down, cleaned it all out, cleaned out the heat sink and applied new thermal paste. Works good as new, god of war,uncharted 4 and shadow of the tomb raider r my favourite titles

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Sometimes those consoles need some TLC to get back to full strength! Cheers!

[@matthewfalle4192]

I just bought a PS4 myself, I am glad I bought one! The graphics are great and the gameplay is awesome! I am glad I am not missing out on it!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

It is amazing and collecting for is so easy now! Cheers!

[@tristenlaird7938]

Yeah, I bought a PS4 slim 1TB drive the same day I graduated from college, and I absolutely love the system for sure.

[@makecodgreatagain6049]

Got my pro for $170 shipped In excellent condition, controller separately for $27 shipped in similar condition. All 2017 models. And a year of ps plus to top it off. Uncharted series down, 25 hours into Ghosts of Tsushima.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Nice man! Thats a good price to snag all those! Cheers!

[@makecodgreatagain6049]

@@GamingOffTheGrid got lucky, no one else bid on this beauty 😁 love your content man thanks for helping inspire me to pick this thing up! This is all in the past 3 weeks lol

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks! Glad we could help!

[@sportsgamer9920]

Awesome! A new buying guide video! Love when you guys do these! I write down all the games you recommend and go out and hunt for them at my local retro stores. Totally agree to it is so worth it to grab a PS4 right now! Still can't go into a store and buy a PS5! Hopefully there will be an Xbox One buying guide down the road too! Keep up the great work guys! Love the channel! Cheers!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

The Xbox One buying guide will be coming down the pipe! Glad you are enjoying the channel! Cheers!

[@novemberraingaming360]

i got my slim ver 2019 and you wont believe how many amazing games I have finished on my ps4. literally almost all games that known to many except RDR2 and Spiderman, but I know the time will come.. one of the best underrated exclusive on ps4 is The Order 1886 that you can only get for $6-$8...

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Nice suggestion! We will have to check it out! 🍻

[@richardheckmann1892]

I been finding a lot of ps4 games at garage sales and I been wanting to play and haven’t been able to play them because the games are so cheap. Great video guys. Ps4 is still relevant

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Awesome that your finding good deals thrifting! PS4 is thriving still big time! Cheers!

[@dannydavis2039]

Just bought a PS4 pro a little over a week ago. Had cables, one controller and 25 games for 250 off my local Facebook marketplace. First time in the Sony Eco system since the PS2. Had to re watch this guide to enhance already good new experience . Thanks for the great job as always.

[@eldontyrell4361]

PS4 is a top tier console, regardless of issues like C-bomb (resolved through software update) or issues from late 7th gen onwards like unfinished games or day one DLC, it has so many zinger games. I like weird jrpg’s and the western RPG’s that aren’t Witcher or Dragon Age Inquisition, stuff like Bards Tale, and indie platforms, Metroidvania. PS4 has been great to collect these games for physically. Some of my coolest, and most generally underrated games physically in my collection are PS4. Zanki Zero - survival post apocalyptic grid based jrpg with aging and reincarnation mechanics. A unique game. Blasphemous - gorgeous, souls-like metroidvania Cloudpunk - cyberpunk floating car delivery driver simulator - what? Has a nice physical release Record of the Lodoss War : Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth - metroidvania with the best name ever? Based on the oldschool D&D campaign inspired anime. PS4 is great for people who love those iconic “Sony” type AAA games. It’s great to play this generation’s multiplats. Best system for JRPG’s since the Vita and 3DS, excluding that, since PS1 and PS2. Good system for 2d platforms. Great for Metroidvania. Great for people who still like physical releases. Back in 2013 it was looking like it would be a dead generation but since like 2016 (I guess??) it’s been pretty cool. There’s also tonnes of really cheap games, and lots of the niche physicals were cheap upon release at least. JRPG’s were also cheap at release. Some are still really cheap. I did spend mega money (£700) on a boxed, new PS4 pro “500 million” special edition, translucent blue, but it’s my first and only PS4 and I waited for years. Could’ve got it for £500 but didn’t have the money back then. I’ve always been a big collector of consoles and especially translucent blue stuff. Translucent blue N64 is my absolute favourite.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Love the games you listed! PS4 has such an amazing library! Cheers!

[@SimonJones265]

I bought my Ps4 in 2015 and its only recently that i've focused on collecting for it. Games are super cheap and are a blast to play.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats a good strategy! Get more bang for your buck! Cheers!

[@ThiKu]

This video was great, and timely for me. I am an OG gamer from the 80’s. NES and all that. Now 42, a homeowner, full time job and two kids in last two years gaming time is rare. But, I love games and there’s a lot I want to play. I have accepted not getting PS5 and that generation. Maybe PS6 if/when kids are into it whenever it comes out. Maybe a different console then. I didn’t get PS4 until 1.5-2yrs after it’s release. Was very much enjoying 360 still. I still do. Now PS5 out two years and there’s zero FOMO because there are so many 360 games I want to play, let alone PS4 games - so many great high quality games! And games from those machines I want to replay! I get peer pressure as a kid and FOMO that comes with that. But as an old fart there’s none and it’s great cuz as you said I can get amazing games for smokin dirt cheap prices!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We fully agree with your statement! This is why we stay one gen behind! Usually the best time to collect for that gen! Cheers!

[@mpklub]

Great video. I've really warmed up to the PS4/Xbox One generation. So much so I think its where I am going to stay until late in the PS6s life cycle. I picked up both a PS5 and Series X....but not to play new games....to play games from the PS4/Xbox one era with faster load times from the SSDs and Quick Resume on xbox. As far as I'm concerned I'm content until end of next gen (PS6 era). Long live gaming off the grid!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Dont blame you! The faster load times is a perk! We can wait for that! Cheers!

[@Astro_Zombie92]

Ps4 is tied with snes for my favorite console. Bloodborne is my favorite game of all time, and is still a Playstation exclusive.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Bloodborne is a solid game! Cheers!

[@cecilsgames845]

I got a PS4 pro as an upgrade to my PS4 because it was better optimized for PSVR it's a great system to own even today. I agree it has great games but I know the older ones sound like a jet engine

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Yeah after so long they need to be clean to get rid of that noise! Cheers!

[@lifeofbilbolee]

I got my PS4 in 2016 on black friday, last one on the shelf at Target which I thought was strange. Also bought Uncharted 4 and Fallout 4. Two of my favorite franchises from Bethesda and Naughty Dog.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Just sounds like good timing! Two great games to start a Ps4 journey! Cheers!

[@TumoFiji]

Still rocking my white PS4 that came with the Destiny bundle. Great Buying guide. Don't have online PSN (because I game off the grid). Cheers

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats the best way to game so dont blame you! Thats a nice lookint PS4! Cheers!

[@shanez1215]

Btw the PS4 is super easy to upgrade the internal drive on and storage is really cheap these days. You just need a 2.5" laptop drive. Personally when I need a 2.5" drive, I grab Seagate backup plus slim 2TB external at Walmart for 60 and shuck them. Cheapest way to get a new drive and you also get a USB 3.0 to SATA enclosure. I have like 5 from modding 360's lol. An SSD is an option but I think only Pro's benefit from having it internal. Alternatively you could go bigger and get a 4tb hard drive for under 100

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We will have to try it that way! Thanks for the tip! Cheers!

[@meleymel]

Wes touched on the point of having a PS4 is like a new system to him ...I feel the exact same way about my Xbox one ... I'm getting straight bangers for $10 at microplay and Walmart cheers lads

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

They feel like it when you havent dove into them! One perk of being a gen behind! Cheers!

[@Progressive.G]

Gotta love buying/collecting SO MANY great games at the absolute cheapest prices. I literally have an arsenal of banger PS4 titles that'll last me forever. Highly recommend doing a SSD hard drive swap because it's supers easy and quick. I got 4TB in mine and it's been the best upgrade. Nice cheap gem worth playing that doesn't get enough love is Nioh/Nioh 2...but there are so many hidden gems. This console saved Sony, hands down... *LONG LIVE THE PS4‼️* 🔥🤘💯

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

There is alot of great games and hidden gems! Long live the Ps4! Cheers!

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

does using SDD makes it work faster?

[@Septer_Sever]

If I could find one for wicked cheap, I'd probably pick it up. The indie titles are mostly what I'd be interested in. I do have a few of the limited edition controllers I found for a good price, but I can use those on other hardware including PC. I've been using the PS4 controller on my PS2 in my living room setup, which is pretty sweet. I've missed out on most generations over the last two decades, so the backlog is growing...

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Hope you can snag one for a good price! Its such a fun console to play! Cheers!

[@agroed]

Really great starters' guide. Hope I see you guys again soon.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the PS4! Cheers!

[@SandClean]

Ernie Hudson intro is awesome!. The PS4 is still amazing and those Black Friday slim model sales were insane years back. The Spider-Man bundle one year was $200….that was a must!

[@MrCoffeeMrRadar]

I was lucky to score a Death Stranding PS4 Pro for $150 honestly it's pretty sweet and I haven't had this urge to get a PS5. Honestly the way things have been going PS4 might be my last console game system, PC have done amazing things with mini PCs that can run pretty much everything and even low settings on PC look better than PS4. For collectors PSVR is a must because PSVR is the only console that has physical VR games, Moss VR is that one title I slept on when it was $25 now used it can go for $60 or more.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats a good deal! We fully understand your prospective! Cheers!

[@jaredv5692]

Great video and topic as always. I've been playing on PS4 since 2015 and still have a bunch of games I still want to play. Most of the PS5 games are available on PS4, and they still look great, no reason to upgrade yet. The only reason I'll get PS5 is once FF XVI comes out.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Fully understandable! It will be a few years until we do! Cheers!

[@magicshow32]

Glad you are able to play the PS4 games on the PS5...great catalogue of game titles! Ghost of Tsushima is one of my all-time Favorites!!!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That is awesome! Ghost of Tsushima is a very underrated game! Cheers!

[@kcadventures1454]

A ton of those PS4 games play even better on the PS5, have you tried days gone on PS5?! Plays great! Smooth 60fps and farther draw distance.

[@magicshow32]

@@kcadventures1454 I haven't tried that game but i will give it a go! I know Ghost D's Cut looks really good on the PS5.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That is true!

[@RetroRivals]

I could talk for DAYS about the PS4. If I have knowledge for any console, it’s THIS one. PS4 is certainly a power house and even apart from the exclusives (which are many) it has SO MANY fantastic indie titles. The PS4 controller is wonderful like you mentioned. The PSVR is fun. I enjoy it for survival horror games but it’s so nausea inducing. The Oculus is a step above. I will totally agree, worth every penny!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Such an amazing console! Might be part why we think the PS5 has been a disappointment so far! Cheers!

[@thevideogamebrothers3006]

The system with the most amount of quality, easy to find games, at the cheapest prices right now, is the PS4. It is an absolute behemoth in the video game world. Great video guys! Hope y'all have a merry Christmas.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

100% We have add some many bangers for so cheap! We love it! Cheers!

[@charliegaudino]

Hey guys great vid as usual but just to let everyone know about the PS4 pro. Even if you don't have a 4K TV, the pro will hold 1080 resolution on most games where the resolution will dip on the base PS4. I didn't know this until I looked it up recently. So. Yes there is a advantage of having a PS4 pro even without the 4K TV.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

100% We dont own the Pro but here plentt of good reviews! Cheers!

[@FurrSymphony]

The 500 Million Edition PS4 Pro was 2tb out of the box. Sold two of them recently for $1200 each, though. So pricey.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

They are very pricey! We stick to standard version! Cheers!

[@timwasylyszyn9838]

I love my PS4. My favorite modern game console hands down

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We love the Xbox One and PS4 about the same! Both are pretty amazing! Cheers!

[@boboifiii1289]

Love my ps4 and vr. Definitely play more on the normal side, but vr adds a ton. Rush of blood, iron man, skyrim and doom 3 vr edition are all highly recommended from me. My paranormal activity game, still in the wrapper. I may be a war vet, but my courage has its limits

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Some of those games are nuts for the VR so i dont blame you! We need to dabble more with the VR! Cheers!

[@joewalsh720]

Great video! I love my PS4. Like you, I still don’t have a PS5 and I’m completely fine with that. I will say this: even if you’re not interested in owning the PSVR, I would recommend playing Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood on a friends setup. They’re $10 games at this point and must plays. Astro Bot plays like a Super Mario 3D World and Rush of Blood is an on-rail shooter - more fun with the move controllers.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Awesome man! We will check out those recommendations! Cheers!

[@franciscobuenrostro3891]

I never had a ps4. Now I have a ps5 and have been taking advantages of the backwards compatibility and have been playing all the amazing ps4 games I missed

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Hey anyway you take to play the PS4 library works! Glad you get to experience it! Cheers!

[@leviscottmusic]

Excited to see what you guys say about the Xbox one since I have the ps4 already. The cheap games are awesome and even the new ones just go on sale a few months later

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

They are awesome! Good bargin buys! Patience pays off! Cheers!

[@WthaHatchet]

Upgrading to an external SSD makes load times much quicker and shades and textures load much faster also! Another great guide btw!

[@caldwin]

I gave my PS4 to my cousin when I was able to score my PS5. There are a few games that can't be played on PS4 (Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart and Saints Row being my favorites), but a good chunk of games I play are PS4 games as well. As hard as it is to find PS5 consoles even now,PS4 still has a lot of life left in it. May have to do another Mass Effect Legendary play through sooner rather than later.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

PS4 is still thriving in our opinions! We will wait awhile to get a PS5! Cheers!

[@brandonfields6607]

Psvr in my opinion is awesome in spurts..like a few hours once a week Any more than that and you don't get that wow factor because your eyes get use to the 3d effect if you play it a lot There is some awesome gaming experiences to be had with the vr Usually find them in my area $100-$150 Resident evil biohazard is my favorite VR game Rush of blood is a fun one with a bunch of friends

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Its just something we need to dive deeper into! We have only dabbled! Cheers!

[@UltraPoyoColt]

This video has certainly helped me decide on a ps4. I think I might get one sometime now! Plus, there is also sales on the stores sometimes too, so look out for those for cheap games galore!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

For sure! The best time to collect for the PS4! Cheers!

[@lukegregoryCOHBL]

Couldn't get a ps5 at launch, so spent the last 2 years finishing the backlog and picking up dirt cheap "interesting" games - Grip, Broken Sword 5, Deliver us the Moon, Guns Gore & Cannoli, Days Gone - some classic games that were super cheap brand new 👍

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Great list of games! We are also collecting many Ps4 bangers for cheap! Cheers!

[@robertwarf3316]

Good video. Makes me want to get a ps4 more than I did before. But I also have the Series X and don't get enough time to enjoy that fine piece of hardware and all the games I already own

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! PS4 is such a hammer console! Cheers!

[@robertwarf3316]

@@GamingOffTheGrid honestly if I didn't get the Xbox one as a gift I would have gotten a ps4 at some point.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Both are amazing in our minds! We play both of them alot!

[@deck1185]

Epic intro and a shout-out from Ernie Hudson. Nice job GOTG!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! We love Ernie! Cheers!

[@EdsHead]

Fellas, great guide, especially around the holidays. I just sent this video to a friend who asked if a PS4 is still worth it so thank you. No one can deny the library of games is solid and prices on physical games couldn't be better. Now is definitely the time to buy. And the funny thing is I spent more time playing my PSVR games than all my other PS4 games combined so I may be THAT guy. In all fairness, I play my Xboxes and Switch more so there's that. And on a final note, I completely agree about the PS3 controller. Great Jerb! ✅

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Glad our video is a good guide for your friend! This is definitely the best time to collect for the PS4! Cheers!

[@eldontyrell4361]

I saw Chosen Man Harris from the Napoleonic war TV show Sharpe (Sean Bean) at a convention I was helping my dad at. Not a pop culture type event, so I had no clue it was actually him from the show, I just said “cool outfit dude, really cool”. Bruh lol. I couldn’t believe he would actually just be there at a show for vendors. The wrestler and ghost busters clips reminded me of it.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats awesome man! Hes a pretty cool dude! Cheers!

[@mystacles]

I been picking up ps4 deal they still got buy 2 get 1 free a gamestop..got new roadrash looking forward to trying it..sweet vid..keep kicking ass guys

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Yeah we peak in at gamestop once in awhile! Thanks man! Cheers!

[@rjrocket3757]

Your intro is always so hype...it like waiting for raw to start.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! But the attitude era raw openings were so epic not sure we are quite on that level! Cheers!

[@jaxonedwardson458]

great video guys you know what would be awesome a desert island video its been while since the last one

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We might have to do one again! Cheers Action Jaxon!

[@Groglor]

Held off on a ps4 till this year. Got 3 of them 2 were slims. I ended up selling two for 300 CAD each. I keep finding ps4 bundles of games and xbox ones games for as cheap as anything else now. I missed so many titles so I have a backlog of stuff to play.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We find them everywhere also! You look hard enough you can build a great PS4 collection for dirt cheap! Cheers!

[@nvc.]

I was like 5 years when i got my mega drive, and 2 years later the super Nintendo, i played both so much and for that reason those 2 consoles will allways be my favorite but, if i could only have and play one console for the rest of my life it hould be without any doubt the PS4. Its the best console with the best controller and the best selection of games ever. Imo..

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Its a hammer for sure! Lots of great games and very cheap to collect for now! Cheers!

[@nvc.]

@@GamingOffTheGrid For sure. Cheers guys🍺

[@tytylerty8264]

The PlayStation Xmas sweater and hat are too fly, you dripping brother!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! We love our gaming apparel! Cheers!

[@tytylerty8264]

@@GamingOffTheGrid your replies are amazing too, quick and you can tell you someone is actually reading the comments and responding accordingly not just some auto replies. I hope your channel continues to grow and you both never change! But when you have millions of subscribers there isn't enough hours in the day to answer us all. Live it up now viewers! Merry Christmas you gaming bastards! Cheers! RIP Kirstie Alley!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We go as quick as we can! Sometimes we do fall a little behind but our goal is to respond to all! We have to go back thru when people respond back to our responses on there comments like your second one because youtube doesnt notify us of those! That be amazing to get to a million subs but it be a long road ahead! Yeah if we ever get super big it might get tricky to get back to everyone but we will try! We spend hours a day already! Merry Christmas!

[@DrinkGameswithJosh]

I am all over the place when it comes to video games. I am way older than most of the folks here in the video game community but in my opinion the PS4 could go down as one of the best ever consoles. I think it kinda hinges on the games and the ability to download the updated patches but if that shakes out the game library is amazing. But right now it has one helluva library of amazing games! 🍻Cheers!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We love the PS4 library also! Great system! We hate those updates especially day 1 updates lol! Cheers!

[@jefffinn340]

Great video fellas. It is tempting to go get a PS4, but there’s so many games on game pass that I haven’t played yet that I can’t justify it for myself just yet. Looking forward to the Xbox one video

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Fully understand! The Xbox One video will come soon! Cheers!

[@alanrichardson6561]

*All Sony Playstation 1st party exclusive games that aren't live service moving forward will only be made for the PS5.*

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats good to know! Thanks! Cheers!

[@MumbleVlogs]

I had the 2nd gen ps4 original. But just like 2 weeks ago I scored a 1TB PS4 Slim for $30 with all the cables and one controller.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Nice for 30 dollars! Thats a steal! Cheers!

[@pepsiaxe2937]

Some game recommendations for everyone, Odins sphere, Dragons Crown, Medievil, Outward, Kingdoms Of Amalur, Horizon Chase Turbo, South Park Fractured World, Dragons Dogma

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Some good ones in there and some we need to give a try! Cheers!

[@ninsvendo]

After I sale my PS4 Slim in 2021 because I buy a Series X, I miss it because I doesn’t own a PS5 and I realized, that the ps5 isn’t interesting enough to pay 550€. In Nov '22 I walked in a Electronic Store and there was a lot of original from Sony refurbished OG PS4, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro. I decided to buy the PS4 Slim with 500 GB. It cost 180€ with an original and new controller and one year warranty. I've always found the Slim to be the best PS4 because it's the quietest and still performs very well overall. Since then I've been catching up on some PS4 exclusive games I missed back then and can even still play some new releases like GoWR. I know that 2023 is the end of the PS4's time. When it does, I'm going to get a PS5 Slim. I'm sure Sony will announce it in 2023. As soon as it costs around 350€, I'll buy it. I can wait.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Ps4 is a hammer for sure! It will be sad when its time comes! Cheers!

[@lordeowstheking]

Oddly enough I've been playing ps4 games Hella crazy now that I have my ps5. The backwards comp and fast loading makes the already great ps4 library worth looking into. Great cheap games and alot of hidden gems.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That is one perk of PS5 is fastee loading times! We will get one someday! Cheers!

[@ooooswain]

PS4 is worth owning for bloodborne alone. Best souls game ever made and one of my top 5 games of all time. A downside to the ps4 though imo is the controller. A lot of people will disagree with me there and maybe it's just the shape of my hands, but it's the most awkward feeling Playstation controller to me. Always felt like my hands were sliding off it and I could never get a proper grip. The dualsense though has to be my favorite controller of all time. Wish sony would let you play with them on ps4.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Bloodborne is an amazing game! We dont mind the controller! Thats always a heavily debated subject! Cheers!

[@wouter1930]

Great video! Just got my hands on a ps5, but it's still in the box. First enjoying my ps4 pro like te last couple of years. PS4 has great games. Very happy that ps5 plays ps4 games because i have about 50 ps4 games.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

We love the PS4! Thats one of the main perks of a PS5 currently! Cheers!

[@professoroak9721]

I know everyone is thinking it, so im just gonna come out and say it... Gaming Off the Grid is fuckin awesome!!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! Your an icon! Cheers!

[@mikeyboombox]

I totally agree, the PS4 is a great system and it’s a fantastic time to jump if you missed out. I do believe though if your someone like me that completely skipped the PS4 and Xbox one era, you should probably try to jump on PS5 at MSRP if you can find it(it’s been easier lately). Only for the fact that PS4s are still quite expensive, especially the Pro model. The PS5 is basically 100% backwards compatible so it’s like 2 systems in one with added performance benefits on many of the games. I think if the PS4s were cheaper then it would be more attractive to pick one up. That being said, for anyone that currently has a PS4 I would not recommend upgrading to PS5 now and wait for a drop in price or sale/bundle. There’s only few good PS5 exclusives, the rest are also on PS4 with more to come. Almost all the games I picked up are amazing PS4 titles that I missed out on for dirt cheap, even on eBay. Great video as always brothers, looking forward to the next one.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Definitely see your prospective! I feel like you look hard enough you can snag a PS4 for a solid price and lots of PS4 games and have a better time than the PS5! Thats just my take! Cheers!

[@NiGHTS1980]

Great time to start collecting for it while the games are readily available. Console prices are still a little high though. The best variant is the grey 20th Anniversary and the translucent blue 500 million units version. They are gorgeous looking consoles.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Yeah thats the one downfall of collecting for PS4 right now! It will come down after a bit! Cheers!

[@PlayerWithBenefits]

I got one 3 months ago for 80 bucks with 2 controllers and it works perfectly fine so far

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Nice snag man! Its always nice to find well running systems in the wild! Cheers!

[@ronnietravis741]

My ps4 slim is a great solid machine. I have a 4tb hard drive and tons of games. It’s a workhorse. Just got a ps5 last week. HYPED!!! NOW is the time to pick up cheap ps4 games

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Enjoy your PS5! Yes this is best time to snag some PS4 games! Cheers!

[@tomrwills]

The baby blue Uncharted Special Edition with the matching controller looks awesome.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Yeah that is sick for sure! Theres a few of them that look great! Cheers!

[@ThatOneGuyMatt]

My buddy sold me his ps4 pro, 25 games and 3 controllers for 100 bucks. And I can't agree more the ps4 is awesome. Not to mention all the heavy hitter ps1/2 games can be downloaded. I'm always well behind the curve and you can find bundle collection discs, or older stuff like the sniper elite series are absolute bangers if you haven't played them get on it

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats a steal! We are always a gen behind too! But we love that strategy! Cheers!

[@kcadventures1454]

Yeah, when I would buy a single player game for PS4 I would install it offline and see if the game would open and play fine without patches. There are a surprising amount that will! I think those will be the ones sought after In the future...or maybe not at all I don't know haha.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

They should be! This will be an interesting market in 5-10 years! Cheers!

[@markh351]

Although I have retired my Xbox One in favour of a Series X, I still run my PS4 slim here in August of 2023. I agree with your logic, I generally wait until a few years into a generation before buying a console when games have come down in price. I didn't get my PS4 until the Black Friday sales of 2019 and got my PS4 slim with 3 games included for $250 Canadian plus tax. Great deal, especially considering that the pandemic and chip shortages hit just a few months later. Plus, I had a slew of games available to me cheap by then, which I took advantage of. I had a similar experience with my Xbox One, it was great. I don't need to have hardware or games the moment they come out. I always watch the sales. I may consider a PS5 slim if and when they come out, the good thing about it is that I can carry all of my PS4 games forward to it.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thats a good strategy! Dont rush into it! PS4 offers alot! 🍻

[@darwinespinoza3440]

I use my PS3 for all my PS2 and 3 gaming. I use my PlayStation classic to play the ps1 games. Ps4 I was using for the longest until PS5 came out. I do run some ps4 games on my ps5 to comp for space lol until I get an external hard drive. But I do like having the PS5 and having that next Gen experience with some of the games. Hoping to have some new games for ps5. Overall the spiderman mile morales, rachet and clank games are visually stunning. Add guardians of the galaxy to that.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

You got a plan for it all! Like that! The PS5 graphics look good just hope they add more meat to the bone! Cheers!

[@bernardosellers369]

Awesome review. Bout to relax with a cold one

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! We love the PS4! Cheers!

[@AshBanks619]

I have owned a playstation upto ps2, I didn't really like the layout of the menu on the ps3. So by that time I switched to xbox360 and been with them for years. Now fast forward to this year I jumped on ps4 I can't say really anything bad about it other than the controller as I am not use to it but loving the ps4 just as much as I do with my xbox's I own

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Both are great consoles! We get joy from both! Cheers!

[@bryanalfonso7065]

Top shelf content from the best duo of utube gaming!!!!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words! Cheers!

[@cd5sircoupe]

My OG ps4 is still kicking since 2013, she's a bit loud though. Curious why you guys went straight to the external hard drive option, easy of use I guess? Swapping the internal drive is just as easy, but obviously with a couple more screws needed. I recently swapped in a 2tb drive and it made such a difference in performance compared to having a nearly maxed out 500gb. The only thing the average person might be tripped up over is transferring their files to USB (saves,etc.), but it's pretty straightforward... and there's even cloud backup options too. One thing that you guys didn't touch on is how this generation offers screen capture built in. This is such a boon for the game photography subset of people, especially now that a ton of games offer a photo mode as a result. I have so many gigs of screenshots it's crazy.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Its just the path we are use to! Internal swap is definitely an option also! Yeah the screenshots are cool! We dont use that feature enough! Cheers!

[@cd5sircoupe]

@@GamingOffTheGrid Give it a try sometime if your internal drive is still pretty full, going to a higher rpm/newer drive that is largely free space made my console feel like it ran so much better.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks for the tip!

[@arjungandhi1242]

I love the PS4 library. So many superb games. But unless you are getting a really good deal i would skip the PS4 Pro. Save your pennies for the PS5. The full backwards compatibility just gives you a quieter, faster loading and more powerful PS4 pro. The faster load times are a huge quality of life improvement The ps4 slim can be a great buy if you are on a budget.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

That is probably true about the PS4 Pro! We always budget our buys so it will be a little while for the PS5! Cheers!

[@shockz1715]

These are a few old titles not as widely talked about I got on Ps4 that I recommend, got a few of these on sale, they could come back cheaper digitally at these prices, please be patient. Slender: The Arrival ($2) Hotline Miami Collection (2d Twin Stick, highly acclaimed, $5) Payday Crimewave collection ($5, robbing banks simulator, Crimewave includes a bunch of DLC) Titanfall 2 ($6, no multiplayer, singleplayer campaign is fantastic) Metal Wolf Chaos (mech simulator, gameplay is a little greasy but the dialogue is late 90's, early 2000's goodness, $10) Team Sonic Racing (I got it thru PS Plus game, highly recommend) Panzer Dragoon Remake ($10) Windjammers 1/2 (Windjammers 2 made by DotEmu, same creators of Streets of Rage 4 and Wonder Boy/Monster World collection. Amazing frisbee/volleyball 2d game. Got it on release for $25, have seen it for $15) Scribblenauts MegaPack ($5, the DC was the only one I cared about, fan community made some Marvel characters like Iron Man, Black Panther, Spidey, as well as Godzilla. Great additions) Toejam/Earl Back in the Groove (watched playthrough before buying it for $2) Scott Pilgrim vs the World (2d beat em up, it is so up there as one of the greats alongside Streets of Rage, Turtles, Guardian Heroes,etc., $10) And for infamy and wanting a refund, Timber Tennis vs. was so broken of a digital game... I WANT MY MONEY BACK! REFUND ME SONY! GIMME MY $.75 NOW!

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Like some of the games you mentioned and quite a few we need to check out! Lots of solid titles for the Ps4! Cheers!

[@AstralFrost]

Great video, guys! I will be using my PS4 Slim for a while to come! Can't find a PS5 and it's not really worth it for me yet.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Thanks man! Yeah we agree with you! Be a couple years before we get a PS5! Cheers!

[@VegasAceVII]

Great list of titles and there is no better time to purchase them. The end of a console lifecycle is the best experience. The library is just insanely rich. That doesn't even consider the import scene.

[@GamingOffTheGrid]

Exactly! This is why we like staying 1 console gen behind! Cheers!