Why You Should Buy a PS4 in 2023

[@RGzRuthless]

I think the reason why the PS4 is still considered good in 2023, not due to how future proof the console itself was, but how little the current generation has done to provide new experiences in games, other than the higher resolution/ higher frame rate bumps.

[@thefilmdirector1]

the frame rates alone are worth never touching a ps4 again.

[@RGzRuthless]

@@thefilmdirector1 In no way am I saying to use a PS4 again. But it's a testimony of how new generation experiences have come to a halt, compared to the leap PS3 did to the PS2.

[@Jaxv3r]

​@@thefilmdirector1look man some current gen games are at 30fps

[@eye0h]

@@thefilmdirector1 a lot of the ps4 games coming out right now still run at a fairly stable 30fps which is fine for a LOT of people, a surprising amount IMO but the console is still very relevant

[@TOMMYDACOMMIE]

​@@RGzRuthlessI feel like this was inevitable. Graphics and frame rates are at the breaking point of looking almost like real life. And the invention of the internet and consoles utilizing it is never going to be topped in terms of revolutionary tech.

[@DirtyDadJokes]

It’s wild that we’re at the point when a piece of hardware can stay on the market for 10 years and still be viable.

[@markmarvinsk]

Can you believe up to those time am still playing a PS3. I have never owned any other console.

[@Christian_S13]

Ps2 did as well

[@JustinTheVlogger]

@@Christian_S13 That console is the legendary of all time.

[@kyledenson1287]

@@Christian_S13PS2 was still getting FIFA in 2012 😅😂😂

[@dragoon1090]

I still use my PS4 often. It's a fantastic console

[@trevorbraun2574]

Also worth mentioning that, for anyone who is looking at PS4 vs PS5 (presumably not already owning either) you can pickup many older PS4 titles for literal dirt these days. I have somewhere around 100 PS4 games now, and I’d say fully half I paid $5-10ea.

[@JAY1892]

Thank you. 👍

[@xlathunderxeno7788]

You can play ps4 games on ps5 too as well

[@nicotica]

i sold my ps5 because i just played ps4 titles on it. im using my ps4 slim again, let my ps4 collection grow and someday i will buy a ps5 again

[@MatrixAlphaCWX]

@@nicotica Smart move. It's not worth it until all games are PS5 only. 12 exclusives isn't a reason to buy a new console.

[@TheGamerGuy1981]

Gotta be honest I can name only two games I've enjoyed enough to finish Start-end on ps5 exclusively. Everything else has been cross gen.

[@tshendadorji2103]

I got ps4 3 months ago just so I can play all the games for dirt cheap prices 😅

[@redaahmed7434]

HACK 😅

[@SAAD.]

me to

[@AaronH9111]

I've had my PS4 Pro over 4 years now and still have a lot of games to play on it so it's definitely worth getting if you never had a PS4 / PS4 Pro

[@matsnilson7727]

I'm perfectly happy with my SSD upgraded PS4 Pro. It's obviously no match for a PS5, but easily good enough for my gaming needs. The last game I played, Thief, (2014) felt pretty good on my Xbox One S, which of course is an even weaker machine, but apart from some noticeable loading times I don't really have much to complain about. Not all games will run smoothly or look amazing on the older consoles, but for the most part they'll do a respectable job, especially for casual gamers like myself.

[@glockboytrey]

Just upgrade

[@ps4games164]

@@glockboytrey you mean downgrade

[@MatrixAlphaCWX]

At the moment. The Pro is hitting Higher Resolutions than the PS5. PS5 on new games is struggling with 720p and lower. PS4 Pro is hitting 2160p. Both consoles have FPS and Graphic modes.

[@iron-man67]

​@MatrixAlphaCWX dude just say u can't afford to upgrade. No need to make up lies to comfort yourself....

[@MatrixAlphaCWX]

@@iron-man67 I have a PS5. How about stop saying the same old shitty comment when someone speaks truth. You aint privelaged buddy, we all basically got a PS5 by now. I have a PS3/Xbox One X, Ps4 Pro, PS5/ Desktop Gaming Computer. I compare all titles. How about you? Stop whining just because you only have 1 console and have no idea what i'm talking about.

[@zameer9164]

Just bought a PS4 (refurbished). My last console was a PS2. I sure take my time when upgrading, but I am very excited to play the PS4!

[@mannbuzzin3216]

Ps2? Your like 15 years of games behind 😂😂😂

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

same here, wasn't going to risk buying a used ps4 with previous owners dna caked inside console, so purchased new one in 2024.

[@DreFromMaine8472]

I got my new slim PS4 for Christmas 2021 and it’s excellent. I never thought I’d download a digital game, as I’m a retro gamer at heart. But now I do it all the time. I originally wanted it so I could play Sonic Mania and Streets Of Rage 4 and those were the first two games I got for it. Now I have a big library of digital games and most of them are retro titles. I love it!

[@MeanSpiritedDuck]

When I got my PS5 at launch my PS4 went to my son (he only uses it for Fortnite). Once in a while I use the PS4 and I am surprised at how well it still runs after all these years. Yes it sounds like a jet engine and it is a bit slow to load (I added a SSD and it helps a lot) but it is still usable.

[@scpnoobers]

You should probably give it a good dusting

[@zeroturn7091]

I already gave a PS4 to my middle child who’s now into PC gaming. I kept one for myself and have a PS5. I didn’t think that game sharing would work, but surprisingly it does. The secondary console is the primary for PSN, and both of my primaries act as secondaries for game playing only under my account. I like that I can mount my PS4 on the wall behind the TV, where the PS5 dominates in limited placement options.

[@scpnoobers]

Damn so many consoles

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

You need to get the console cleaned out

[@desmondperry4100]

I need any abandoned PS4 please. I can't afford it. I'm from Ghana by the way

[@scottkempinski5655]

The PS4 library is large and diverse. I’ve had my PS5 for two years now, but still regularly use my fat PS4. The only real difference I notice between the consoles is load times.

[@janderson0719]

No 😂

[@aconfusedlacroix3965]

@@janderson0719 what?

[@amilcarloyo7811]

I have a PS4 Pro with a 4tb Samsung SSD. It’s not as fast a a newer gen console but I’m still enjoying it with all the games it has to offer and experiences. By far my favorite console to date and right after that is the Xbox 360 back in the day that was my favorite.

[@ignacio6454]

I bought a 1TB SSD for 35 dollars! I really don't understand why none of these reviewer fail to mention how much faster the PS4 can become using one, loading times for me are exactly 2 times faster. And I also have the Pro and Resident Evil 4 Remake runs at 60fps, honestly PS4 Pro and Xbox One X are 2 gems on the rough, that could continue receiving games for them, Ratcher and Clank Rift Apart for instance, could have easily run on a PS4 Pro/SSD combo, these corporations are full of it really. On the other hand when the PS3 came out, the games coming out could've never run on the PS2 for example.

[@amilcarloyo7811]

@@ignacio6454 its all a business bro. There are still games that look and run almost just as good as the PS5 versions they release when they put there heart and soul into it. Like you said the RE4 remake you mention I have it as well and it looks almost as good as the PS5 version. I could careless about ray tracing it’s not that big of a difference and there’s still games releasing on the PS4 still that look pretty damn good!

[@ivanquaglio2242]

​@@ignacio6454does the Pro make you run games higher fps then the normal one?

[@pixelmentia]

@@ignacio6454 That’s right. The graphical leap from PS4 to PS5 wasn’t nearly as profound as previous generations.

[@bjornironsides6474]

That's true, but you're blind if you can't see the graphical improvements, draw distance, load times, and on screen visuals. And ps4 titles running at 60fps are delicious. ps5 is a worthy upgrade and there is no reason to go but a ps4 at this point. If you already have a ps4 and are content, then that makes sense.

[@nickrobinson9629]

As someone who went from PS3 to Switch and nothing console related since. This video actually compels me to explore a PS4 option. Hard copy trade ins of PS4 games are now also super cheap at my local store.

[@mahersalthomas1739]

I own a PS2, game cube, switch and a PS4 I think the PS4 is a very good choice if you want to have newer games. I do love the first generation PS3 because it allowed you to play PS3 PS2 and PS one games.

[@suprxmefire9497]

Same

[@kamesaiyan1157]

Definitely a PS4 would be a great deal for you if you ask me

[@lendelito.]

I’m getting amazing games like Ghost of Tsushima for 20 usd, AC series for 8 usd each, Red dead redemption 2 for 8 usd, and more. I almost bought ps5 but when I looked at the prices of games, you can save more in ps4 than ps5

[@NottJoeyOfficial]

I just bought a PS4 Slim a few days ago and it's great. I'm happy to have a PS4 now, and I'm very excited to play games on it.

[@REVENGEISCANDID]

We’re in an interesting space in the console world. I bought a ps4 pro, slapped at 2tb SSD in to it and haven’t looked back. It’s everything I need & I didn’t have to pay hundreds of dollars and wait for weeks and months to get it. I’ll be gaming on it for years to come.

[@JamesRoyceDawson]

Good, cause I'm still not paying £500 to play the 3-4 games I can't get on PC

[@beautepley8352]

I appreciate these videos because big youtubers do influence people and when you talk about the latest and greatest all the time, it does entice some folks into less than ideal financial decisions. Just play on whatever you can afford and trust me, the world doesn't give two shits what console you have. So, don't worry about it.

[@edgaryzen4925]

Thank you. I need this input of yours. I feel happy and NOT an ashamed of buying a NEW PS4 Slim for $199.99 as pre BF deal at Target

[@beautepley8352]

​@edgaryzen4925 that's half the price of a ps5 & last I checked Sony still supports ps4. Good for you!

[@TheKAYLEN101]

I recently sold my switch oled & found my ps4 pro collecting dust in my closet. Decided to run a few games from PS plus and was pleasantly surprised by how good it’s still running and the new games added to the catalog

[@markh351]

I'm still on my PS4 slim, holding out for a PS5 slim. Still a very good console here in 2023 with my main complaint being the speed of the included hard drive. I just did a full re-initialization of my console the other day and saw that there was a new system update today. Amazing that so many new games are still coming out for it even if it is missing out on several AAA titles (as you might expect at this point).

[@2pacaveli257]

Don't buy physical games..its a scam..Sony and Microsoft are updating system software with a virus bug stopping some physical games from working intentionally forcing users to buy digital games

[@BudzBunny422]

I'm waiting for the price drop of the PS5 after launch 😂

[@Extreme2SwaggerHD]

The PS5 "slim" that has been leaked isn't really a PS5 slim as such tho 😂.

[@markh351]

@@Extreme2SwaggerHD I agree, waiting for the real one to get revealed!

[@Extreme2SwaggerHD]

@@markh351 how do you feel after seeing that the one that was leaked was actually the real one 😂

[@brudadar6359]

If you have never owned one and get it for a good price, the PS4 in 2023/24 is totally worth it - replace the hard drive with an SSD and that will speed things up nicely enough. When you consider many people are still using 1080p TVs - the PS4 suits those displays perfectly. From the size of it's game library I'm certain there's a lot to be had from the PS4 in 2023 and 2024.

[@dazma3390]

What size SSD would you recommend on a PS4? I’m picking one up today which comes with original equipment and a few games for £80 which seems like a steal to me!

[@tsakeboya]

I'm still using a 720p plasma tv from 2006 and it looks great

[@TitanCrash630]

Coincidentally, I just bought a 4TB SSD for my Batman edition PS4 a week ago. Upgraded from a 2TB HDD. I do notice a slight increase in loading but not much. And like you mention with the PS Store being slow, I was kind of hoping the store would load faster with the SSD inside. It doesn’t lol. Right now I see the PS4 as a “future proof” console because big games are still being released for it, it’s controller can be used on PS5 and PC, and it’s a console that’s really good at what it’s made to do and thats to play games. Despite its load times and resolution, it’s a great console.

[@crestofhonor2349]

Great thing about both the Dual Sense and Dual shock 4 is the presence of gyro. Mostly the Dual Sense but sometimes the Dual shock 4 is my controller of preference because I can use Gyro aim. Although I tend to use the DualShock 4 and Xbone controller about equal now. Before the dual sense I leaned more on the Dual Shock 4

[@Agent-mb1xx]

Did you install that 4TB internally? I thought it was 2TB max

[@TitanCrash630]

@@Agent-mb1xx That's what I thought too for the longest time but I saw a few people on KZbin install 4TB internally in their PS4s. It works flawlessly

[@madarauchiha4298]

You can upgrade it to 8TB yo

[@rodolfotsang4327]

I use PS4 controller on PC ❤

[@WilG082]

The PS4's UI is better than the 5's

[@ot9523]

I prefer the PS5 one it’s much faster and everything is just easier to find without taking extra steps

[@2pacaveli257]

Ps4 xmb rules next to ps3..ps5 is like 👎

[@Chickenthoefvola]

I like the ps4 controller and interface.

[@User-s9r7x]

i prefer 4’s controller bc 5’s is fat & uncomfortable

[@edgaryzen4925]

I prefer PS3, then PS4, then PS5. PS5 while is quick, it is too glorified as far as broad media consumption goes. PS3 is to the point, PS4 also but it has that iconic background theme.

[@Hashama]

Last year I moved from PS4 to Series S after spending 5 years with the console. I must say it was one of the best memories I have had with any game consoles. Best library too but having used Series S I was taken aback by slow loading speeds of PS4 HDD. Also quick resume on Xbox is something I don't wanna be without. It is essential at this point. Controller and built quality everything on Series S is on point with the only exception of Genre defining gaming experiences which are truly non existent on Xbox at this point.. I think the next jump from Series S to PS5 is going to be a bigger one than PS4 to Series S.

[@VitchAndVorty]

So, instead of buying an SSD for your PS, you bought a new console? That's a not very wise decision...

[@desmondperry4100]

Can I have your older PS4 console please. I'm a maths student in Ghana not working now but loves gaming for entertainment

[@Hashama]

@@desmondperry4100 I sold it and put the money into buying the S.

[@desmondperry4100]

@@Hashama Nice

[@pulpyoranges]

​@@desmondperry4100damn

[@Brunoxid0]

I use my original ps4 slim since I got it. I can't afford a ps5. Upgraded to an ssd and recently completed horizon forbidden west, and had a blast. I'm sure the ps5 looks really pretty. But the ps4 kept a steady frame rate, the ssd loaded textures really fast, and even got hdr running. So aside from the coming titles that won't come to ps4, like spiderman2, I don't really see the need to upgrade.

[@oblivieon1567]

Yeah the PS4 is still very capable, especially the pro. The new consoles felt more like mid gen refreshes than truly next gen consoles to me, sure they're better but not that much better especially when compared to the PS4 Pro. Even if someone wanted to jump into VR, the PSVR has gotten really cheap as well.

[@Hshm27]

Instead of Project Q, Sony should have made a portable PS4 that can play all the digital game library and can easily remote play PS5.

[@jsbach8018]

Just bought a ps4 slim. I purchased an SSD to replace the hard drive. Will be a 1/4th of the loading time

[@linkhatchet]

Still have my PS4 Slim Gold edition with the 1TB it came with and still play on it. I'm not missing anything as I think it's fine.

[@oscarcastro9316]

PS4 is still my main console. I haven't been able to get a new one. I'm noticing I'm missing out on things but I'm definitely making the jump to Xbox for this generation.

[@crestofhonor2349]

I’m curious why your jumping to Xbox. Any particular reason? Always wondered people’s reasoning for switching from one manufacturer to another

[@Xdenge420]

@@crestofhonor2349 its because xbox has more going on for it then playstation this gen, sony may have 40 million sales but their exclusives are not selling and are flopping

[@yomamasohot6411]

I would understand this comment if it was made before the start of the next generation in 2020, but after 3 years into the Xbox series generation seeing Xbox fumble, I'm just baffled by it.

[@crestofhonor2349]

@@yomamasohot6411 Why?

[@mahersalthomas1739]

I think my favorite Sony consuls are PS2 and PS3 the PS3 is one of the greatest consuls because if you have a first generation PS3 you can play PS1 PS2 and PS3 games. I still own a game cube which has an amazing library of games. And I own a PS4. Realistically speaking if you have a first generation PS3 and PS4 just wait until the PS5 drops in price. Are used to have the halo edition Xbox 360 but when my house got broken into that was taken from me. Still a very tough loss till this day

[@johnjustice8976]

I finally got a PlayStation 4 it's a fun game System ❤

[@Siluria-j5m]

Thank you for your suggestion. I bought a ps4 not long ago. After playing it, I felt that the experience was very good. Of course, I also played ps5 before this, but the current exclusive games of ps5 did not particularly attract me. Because I bought a second-hand ps4, the price is much less than that of a ps5, and the money I saved allowed me to buy more of my favorite games. To sum up, I think if you are price-sensitive, and PS5 games do not attract you much, and you do not have particularly high fluency requirements for the game, you can actually buy it. If you are very pursuing gaming experience and are not short of money, you can choose ps5. ps5 has optimizations for ps4 games, such as: Ghost of Tsushima's frame rate optimization and Bloodborne's loading speed optimization. (English is not my native language, please forgive me)

[@Marcheziora]

There's really no reason for me to upgrade right now because I'm still enjoying PS4 and nothing on PS5 interest me. Maybe when PS5 slim releases, I'll might switch.

[@Mysticbladegod]

It's definitely worth it even in 2024. Consoles and games are affordable and the games are good. No need to shell out for a PS5

[@VTMP6436]

PS4 was such a highlight for me, I absolutely loved the console coming from Xbox 360. However, Sony's attitude toward consumers and the look and feel of the PS5 (Love the DS4, absolutely despise the Dual Sense) made me switch to Series X as my main console this gen. I use the PS5 for exclusives like Ratchet and FF16 and Series X for everything else. As a very aware consumer, I'm a little confused as to why most are choosing PS5 over Series X (maybe because Xbox One was such a letdown), but as a gamer, you really can't go wrong with either, they are great consoles with great games, UIs and features. Great video!

[@ignacio6454]

I sold the PS5 to my brother because the controller was literally destroying my hands! There is a design flaw with the Dual Sense. Then I went back to the PS4 and the PS4 controller and it was night and day of a difference, super comfortable.

[@insertusername132]

cause playstation has exclusives that people may like, and some people would just prefer playstation more i dont really get why its confusing.

[@purge3883]

The truth is the ps5 is unique in its style coupled with great exclusives of course it’s going to sell better than Xbox all day yes the Xbox is more powerful but by how much not enough to garner people towards it people want good games good performance which the ps5 provides very well Xbox live is no different from ps plus and majority of people only ever play a few games throughout the console life cycle and playing older games is not a big selling point believe it or not

[@Imsoplaya17]

What I like about the pro is even if you don't use it for 4K it's still uses supersampling to upscale the games the overall performances just better compared to the regular PS4. I guarantee that Resident Evil 4 would have ran better on the pro.

[@floatingpeaks4584]

After 3 years of release hardly any good ps5 exclusive games out there unless you are desperate to play spiderman. Developers want to make money, they will still release their game for the ps4 with a slight upgrade for the ps5 I just bought a ps5 but id be happy if i still had my ps4 pro which i sold 2 years ago.

[@jblack4874]

I just came to PS4 in 2023 from PC/Xbox 360 and wow, I’ve really been missing out. Lol

[@David-zx8fc]

I have a PS4 from 2013. Upgraded it from 500 GB to 2 TB. Still works fine, never had any issue with it. Same with the two controllers.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

Since the PS2 graphics doesnt matter. Everything the programmers want,can be achieved with the technology of PS2. Everything more than that is just exaggeration. Got my PS4 2 weeks ago for 200 euros. LOVING IT :) :) :)

[@Hughesburner]

It's insane that they are still releasing games still for the PS4. I have a Slim sitting on my shelf waiting for a repair, I bought it for the exclusives and JRPG's. I play on all platforms, no fanboy stuff here.

[@crossface-qz4dm]

Honestly the reason I haven’t felt the need to buy PS5 just yet is all the games I wanted came out on PS4 as well.

[@abholcombe93]

I’m still rocking my PS4 Pro in 2023. Bought it the first day it came out in Nov 2016 and it’s still a Beast. I enjoy buying physical Japanese 2D Shmups and Fighters from PlayAsia since the Pro is region free. I’ll be waiting for the PS5 Pro and the next Switch before I make a new purchase. Lastly, the PS4 Pro/PS4 may be the best all around system ever for its vast collection of AAA 3D games as well as Retro 2D sprite based games which I still enjoy to this day. BTW I upgraded from the HDD to a 2TB Samsung SSD and all I can say is Wowww.

[@blueeyedtech1234]

I still have my old PS4 even after getting the PS5 and I must say it still holds up in my opinion. Now obviously not as good as the PS5 but still good

[@M_Hall34]

What timing, I literally just booted up my PS4 last week (to download updates), after not using it for nearly a year. 😂 Still a solid system.

[@Quirkywatch]

So glad you made this! I’ve been looking for one and regretting selling my old one. Thank you.

[@fightrudyfight5799]

If my tv had a third hdmi i’d have my ps4 plugged in but I currently just have my Switch Oled and Series X connected while my son has his PS5 in his room so we can still play PS4 games on it while not needing another console plugged in. We have a modded PS3 also but rarely use it but the PS4 is still a solid buy.

[@Pauly_prod]

How rich are you 😱

[@abigailg.2595]

I bought a ps4 pro for around $200 a couple of years ago, since the switch is my main console (and I wanted to check out a bunch of games that hadn’t been taken to switch due to power). I absolutely love my PS4, and have still been able to play some of the current gen games on launch day even though I still just have a PS4 Pro. Absolutely love my PS4. Might upgrade to the PS4 when it’s far enough in the cycle and the price goes down

[@axeloverkill7939]

I still play my PS4 Pro 500 Million Edition. I won’t upgrade until the release of the PS5 Pro.

[@chijiokeuche4363]

The PS5 is now looking like PS4, with a very low graphics jump, makes the PS4 console the most desirable and cheaper console to buy.

[@2pacaveli257]

Because graphics has peaked since ps4..ps5 it's all about fps and resolution..ps4pro2 = ps5

[@Samueldonovan2007]

Got one for 140 bucks. Pretty crazy. Also kinda wild that games are still being made for it

[@dr.papadopolis7171]

Just found a ps4 pro for $100 about to throw the Samsung Evo (2tb,$80) in that bad boy 😎

[@JLary71377]

I still love my PS4 pro.

[@andre.monteiro2308]

Got a PS4 for my kid this Chritsmas, Just to enjoy , hope he will have fun, it was his dream a PS5 but too expensive

[@michaelndungu5386]

ill say consoles give players special moments ,from the day they are announced to release n purchasing them..and then the special moments one has had with them...that's why most pple keep their old consoles so they can occasionally go back to them and remeber how much they enjoyed playing on them.

[@charcoalcharizd]

in my professional opinion, if you had a ps4, you dont NEEEEEED a ps5 just yet. but dont go out and waste money on one unless its a special edition that you must have.

[@ReynzWatashi]

agree

[@ProfessorChaos2050]

I agree if you can't afford a PS5 you’re still good with the PS4. I'm still buying & enjoying PS4 games on my PS5 I just recently bought ghost recon breakpoint gold edition for $21 on the playstation summer sale. It looks beautiful on performance mode 1080p 60fps I didn't check out the resolution mode 4k 30fps on my PS5.🥂😎

[@meric12131415]

100 percent yes I loved my PS4 back in the day also wow I really can't believe it's been 10 years since the PS4 release incredible 🙀

[@polrusstomakriss9001]

Bought one in June and damn near proud of this and chose a few games that'll still to me like a disease and proud of it 😂😂😂😂

[@JonathanTacoman]

Finally, considering a PlayStation 4 pro I seen them on the secondhand market for around 150 I can finally get on those PlayStation exclusive

[@iMatterhorn7]

Not sure if they are your thing, but play Infamous Second Son and The Last Guardian! Those exclusives are great and aren't on PC yet (except through PS Now Game Streaming technically)

[@JonathanTacoman]

@@iMatterhorn7 definitely will check those out . Second son always looked good to me

[@MiniatureMorpheus]

As someone who is refurbishing a old one I found for 120, invest another 20-30 to get new thermal paste and thermal pads, as well as the necessary tools. Old ones probably need it done to keep from overheating since the old pads and paste are probably done.

[@JonathanTacoman]

@@MiniatureMorpheus yes ! I have been watching tutorials on how to do it and it seems pretty simple . I’m going to refurbish everything i can , paste , pads, ssd swap, deep clean !

[@MiniatureMorpheus]

@@JonathanTacoman It's really not hard, just gotta get over the fear that comes with taking electronics apart. Buy a T8 and a #0 precision 2.4-2.5mm Phillips screwdriver, ARCTIC mx4 paste and 1mm pads.

[@klxboy9994]

Ps4 is SOOOOOO good that I dont see the reason to ever buy a PS5.

[@Rebelwolf4]

Same

[@orangegamers4513]

Just wait until GTA 6 comes out 😂😂❤❤

[@klxboy9994]

@@orangegamers4513 For the masses yes but for me I dont play GTA games.

[@anthonyfaucy2761]

He might as well wait for the PS6 to play that

[@PCJesus0]

I got a ps4 a few months ago for 86$ and all it needed was a os reinstall, best buy I’ve does in a while

[@leophoenix1452]

Its going to be very stupid for mk1 not to be on ps4 but be released on the nitendo switch!

[@christiaanbasson2787]

I agree...should really have a PS4 release...

[@bar7omx]

Ps4 is 10 years old now 😮 but it still works great 👍 👌

[@oliverclytus7559]

I have a PS4 pro with a 4K tv and my games look good. I’m in no rush to get a PS5 right now maybe down the road but right now I’m good with what I got

[@Liraaaa1]

Me already with one: I’m five steps ahead of you.

[@shoobie15]

Just imagine how much better PlayStation would be if they had backwards compatibility and not PlayStation now

[@spslayer9113]

The PS4 retail price here in South Africa is ridiculous. The PS5 is R12000 (639.20 dollars).. the PS4 is R8000 (426.13 dollars)… it’s not the pro model, regular ps4, granted you get a couple games in the bundle. It’s still ridiculous the ps5 isn’t that much more expensive

[@johnmcternan4157]

We lived with these consoles for years and thought they were the pinnacle, that generation's masterpieces don't stop being so because of a calendar change. Gaming has largely being solved with the PS4/X1 generation from controls schemes to other minutae, they really perfected things, I'm not saying it was the best gen ever for creativity even but there is nothing wildly innovative this gen (in the sense I've never seen that before) aside from Microsoft Flight Simulator. I never thought I'd play games that looked as good as RE2 Remake or FFVII Remake. I'm still wowed everyday with how good games look, the mind-blowing levels involved and I find it hard to complain about Devs ripping people off. Maybe AI development of levels and missions dialogue is the next final frontier. Hell Breath of the Wild feels like a game sent back in time from 2030.

[@3LZ0RR0]

I just don't see the need to really buy a ps5 since there isn't a lot of exclusives for it just yet, most ps5 games can be played on the ps4 and load times isn't really something to upgrade for imo

[@ouraskc6137]

I got my ps4 pro for $20. Replaced the hhd for ssd and repasted it. The thing is a beast!

[@DiabolicalOne-zp6rr]

There's only few games the ps5 have that I actually want to play

[@LukeCards26]

I had a coworker who was moving sell me his ps4 that he didn't use for $50. After purchasing PlayStation Plus and the EA play subscription I've been really enjoying it. Bummed that the new Spiderman game and Jedi fallen order are only PS5. But still happy with the purchase.

[@cyclone4273]

I am pretty sure EA is porting the new Jedi Survivor game to PS4

[@purge3883]

$50 bucks that’s a huge steal can’t lose with that kinda price

[@josetomascamposrobledano4618]

For a collectionist it’s true, but for 99% of most regular gamers in places with descent internet… just use backwards compatible. The few times I booted my PS4 was to deal with bugs that were PS5 exclusive, like some games crashing or some issues with the PSN store.

[@mhlenginene8070]

I am not really a graphics guy so I think PS4 is my best option since it also has amazing exclusive

[@jayraymond3036]

Always enjoying the kevin content.

[@UnCompress_]

Last month I bought a PS4 Pro for €115,-. First thing I did was clean the system and added new thermal paste so it runs like a new system. I bought a SSD to replace the original HDD. This solved some negative points you mentioned, faster loading times, not as fast as the PS5 but it's getting close. Also the textures are loading way faster in games, so no blurry textures popping in the screen. I still own a Switch and a PS3 system I bought in 2013 and have a backlog of about 86 games. I'm a generation behind in gaming but it feel different to me and I'm enjoying it big time.

[@georgeixvi]

As is the curse of a mainly Xbox player, there's a lot of releases that only ever came out on Sony / Nintendo consoles (specifically a lot of Japanese made games), so i'm heavily considering a PS4 for this purpose! A PS5 would be a very expensive paperweight at this point for me as there's really nothing i'd play that would warrant the cost, but a PS4 seems like a comfortably affordable option for now.

[@facelessshadow92]

I still got my PS4, the original version. Works and runs great 👍. I’ll probably get a PC/Gaming laptop in the future.

[@Wave-masta]

It’s incredible to me the amount of people that mispronounce the word “library” 🤣😝

[@polrusstomakriss9001]

Library

[@Ssoul_FT]

I rather just get a ps4 bc I just need something that will make me play

[@ranja5962]

I have a 9.00 jailbroken ps4 and it's INSANE value for money

[@hofter7483]

I agree, PS4 is still the great console. I am not playing GoW Ragnarok on my PS4 Slim, good performance, no lags and bugs. And veeeery good graphics.

[@alyx4436]

I have pretty top end PC and am happy to waiting for PC releases for the time being. I am picking up a PS4 in 2024 because: 1. As a collector I want to preserve a boxed unit. 2. Want to pick up cheap physicals. 3. Consoles to me are like a time capsule for particular moment in time. The hardware and, even firmware to an extent, are like fixed points in time, whereas a PC is not. Granted, I have keen interest in graphics technology, so I may get more of a kick out seeing a game run on older hardware. Context is key. I can max out a game from 2014 on my PC and yeah it might look really nice and be really smooth but it is not "impressive". Playing it on a like launch a PS4 is more impressive because, subconsciously, you know the hardware is 10 years older and different to that of the current era and it can be very fun. It can really take you back.

[@kristianolsenlarsen]

I retired my 1TB orginal PS4 (never been a jet engine) for a 825 / 666 GB 2022 PS5, and now bros telling me to get a PS4 lol💀

[@edp619]

can u not move the TB to the ps5?

[@kristianolsenlarsen]

@@edp619 No ofc not, The PS4 is a mechanical slow harddrive, The PS5 uses a super speedy and small M.2 SSD (solid state drive)

[@yugorisfriwan]

still have the ps4 pro, still happy with it, sadly the new games i want to play are only on the ps5, and its getting really2 tempting, but i dont think being to be able to play 2-3 specific exclusive games i might want to play really justifies buying a ps5 right now at least for me, ill wait till there are more

[@keiz_]

You can now get a Sata USB for a very reasonable price too, which can help a lot with the speed of installing games, as well as load times.

[@animeOfDarkness405]

I had my ps4 slim since 2014 enjoying anime games on it. My ps4 is still running smoothly and like a beauty i just had my 10 year anniversary at Christmas 2023

[@gjackson5616]

Still have my launch ps4 still going strong and I have 2 ps5”s also

[@SwissyChief1265]

I just bought one this weekend, and I have been having SOOO much fun with it. I put in maybe 10hours on it in 3 days (as a working parent) because of how great all the games are. I got it mostly for Bloodborne, and I wanted to jailbreak it to get 60fps patches for my games. I have at least 1000 hours of games to play ready for me on this console.

[@Osirah]

I wish I could use my PS4 themed on PS5 😢

[@jimmyfederico7732]

I already have a ps4 and I been had it since 2015

[@ItsSamStone]

I really enjoy my PS4 Pro (with SSD installed). Got a super good deal on it buying refurbished @ GameStop. Load times improve significantly with an SSD as well as texture pop-in, and potentially even smoothness during gameplay... Plus it makes the UI even faster. I love doing remote play with my PSVita @ night before going to bed... it's an amazing console to pair with my long time fav, the PSVita. Wish I could've afforded it many years ago, but so glad I got one now. It's really awesome that all the same games are coming out for PS4 as well as PS5. Kinda reminds me of the early PS2/PS3 days. Lots of shared games/ports between those two in the beginning. I hope the PS5 does well but I do really love the cross-compatibility between consoles. Graphics are crazy good on each one tbh!

[@jumborice6560]

Just got a Beenie Kevin. I wore it outside because it was cold. It is probably just as good inside when filing a video. ❤

[@AQUPAS]

I just busted out the PS4 (made in 2013) to watch some of my older Blu Ray's!

[@Lozin80]

I got my launch PS4 on the second allocation in early February 2014 and by Aug 2014 the HDD was full so I upgraded the internal drive to a 2TB. I didn’t get my PS5 until Dec 2021 and I haven’t touched the PS4 since, but it’s still in mint condition with not even a mark or scratch on it. Same with my launch PS3 both mint. Once in a while I turn them on and update them. Nice to see the PS3 still getting updates. I usually skip pro consoles so I’m not sure whether I’d get the PS5 Pro next year or not.

[@elitegamer7414]

There won't be a ps5 pro as the ps5 is powerful enough to last the whole gen. If there is a pro then it's just sony being money hungry

[@paulbowler5345]

Yup, PS4 is still a great system. 😀👍

[@eye0h]

I like that the ps4 is still relevant. Even though the fans could probably lift a house it's still getting decent support. All Sony and Xbox did with next generation is prove that power isn't that important. If PS4 is getting backports and Xbox have the series s, a weaker version of their console then the generations are super blurred and practically don't exist as they used to. This seems like a good scenario for nintendo considering the rumours about the power of their next device being similar to ps4/ps4 pro, as a handheld this would be amazing since I don't think the devs are really making experiences that can ONLY work on next gen consoles , for the most part. Especially because load times won't be awful since it'll use modern storage (i hope lol) The next big step in games is VR/AR imo and it always has been. Resolution and frame rate are cool but I'm happy with how games are and will be for the next good few years. There are still many gaming experiences to be had before we get to the end of this era of gaming but we are in a great place where everyone can enjoy something.

[@crestofhonor2349]

The only thing the 9th gen consoles have proved is that AAA publishers are at their worst now. There are so many things that could be done but aren’t because we’re getting a ton of half baked experiences on console and PC. PS4 only survives because lots of people are still actively purchasing games on last gen. It’s why the Wii and PS2 still got games long after they were replaced by their next gen counterparts. That’s how this works and has always worked. If games still sell on a console in large enough numbers companies will continue to make games for that hardware because there is still money to be made. Kinda like how the Wii thrived next to its far more powerful siblings the Xbox 360 and PS3. Much of the time it got scaled down ports or different versions of the same game because the Wii’s popularity.

[@eye0h]

@@crestofhonor2349 That is an interesting perspective. What things do you think can only be done on next gen and what games do you think are limited in scope due to being on ps4?

[@crestofhonor2349]

@@eye0h Pushing AI, physics, asset loading, and visuals to a new level. The PS4 was not known to have a very good CPU even at launch. There is a ton we can do with the current generation that hasn't been done due to lack of innovation from the AAA publishers. Most of the games I think are limited are games that were intended to be current gen only but were then decided to become last gen and current gen. At the moment since many gamers are still on last gen I don't think a ton of things are being held back because many of these games that are releasing were always intended to release on last gen meaning the scope isn't really being held back. One thing that could also change is the way to take advantage of the fast SSDs most PCs and the consoles have at the moment to load bigger and larger assets at a moment notice. This could free up some space thanks to no longer needing to duplicate assets to make loading on a HDD easier. The CPU advancements could allow for more advanced features that are heavy on the CPU. Things like physics calculations could be ramped up with the standard for base CPU power being much higher. This could involve things like fluid simulations or more advanced AI to better track player actions and act more realistically. GPU has enabled for more modern rendering techniques that haven't really been utilized to it's maximum Remeber performance is always up to the developers. If a developer wants to do something impressive at 60fps they always can assuming that's their target during development. We don't have to go to 30fps just to have impressive tech. So far this generation has had the highest percentage of 60fps games since the 3D era started with the 5th generation

[@eye0h]

@@crestofhonor2349 This was very insightful, thank you for taking the time to write this I learned a lot.

[@SpookyToxitron]

It’s also the 500$ cost for systems so big that don’t fit in most consoles. I have had both. And the series s is the only of the 4 that fit to my console the way I liked it. I have space for the other 3 but it was just a waste to have a massive unit have an entire spot. Vs that spot having my 360/ series s/ and switch. Safely vented. (It’s tall and modular. Leaving space for my ps4/ sq/ Xbox one halo console/ Wii U/ ps1 and Atari. The Xbox x or ps5 I wouldn’t have the space I don’t like large empty space. It’s the look. It’s the cost of games. I don’t wanna spend 70$ for a game. The fact most aren’t fairly different anyway.

[@vilenationgaming]

Bottomline is, the jump from PS4 to PS5 is NOT a major one. It's really not worth it. The visuals are not a major change, and there aren't many PS5 games even worth playing

[@2pacaveli257]

Exactly..graphics has peaked since ps4

[@redeem5858]

Now this is a whole ass lie

[@blueshattrick]

For kids of my generation, load time for games was "Wait until Saturday rolls around; Pester mom until she agrees to take us to mall; 20 min ride in station wagon/15 walk to arcade" Pretty sure I can handle "waiting" 47.39 seconds for a game (with 1,000x better graphics/doesn't require a pocketful of quarters) to load. HAHA ~

[@soyUsernameWasTaken]

I'm NOT an early adopter. I buy consoles when they've ironed all the kinks & bugs, optimized the OS & heat managements, fixed the various lights of deaths. Also when the library is actually good. And funnily enough, i haven't bought the PS5. How many years since its release now? I mean I'm sure I will get it one day, but i haven't really hit a wall with the PS4 that tells me that i absolutely need the PS5 right now.

[@andipajeroking]

This is better than ps5, value for moneyand game library.

[@marcogeorgoussis5531]

I'm thinking of getting one. I got a series x but haven't had a PS since the PS2, I just want to get one to play all the exclusives that I've never played.