PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB Black Console PS4PRO1TB review

The PlayStation 4 Pro only shows noticeable improvements in a limited number of the games we were able to test, but that could change with titles coming in the months and years ahead.

The PS4 Pro outputs a 4K- and HDR signal that's compatible with high-end TVs, and promises better visuals and increased frame rates for certain games; The console includes a 1TB hard drive, and it works with all PS4 games, apps and accessories to date.

Out of the gate, only a handful of titles offer dramatic improvements; In reality, most games that support Pro enhancements don't offer a drastic difference in quality when comparing standard and Pro games side-by-side; Specific information on game improvements can be shoddy.

PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB Black Console PS4PRO1TB review

So what is PS4 Pro exactly? I think it depends on perspective but more importantly on the capabilities of your TV. While PS4 Pro can technically output 4K, it struggles to reach it in many AAA games, instead often relying on an upscaled 1440p signal.

PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB Black Console PS4PRO1TB review

To celebrate the launch of Marvel's Spider-Man, the hotly anticipated game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for the PlayStation 4 Pro , Sony released a limited edition PS4 themed after the arachnid super hero.

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro review: The default choice

This review was last updated by Digital Trends contributor Cody Perez on 5/11/2020. Sony’s PlayStation 4 Pro was the first of its kind for gaming consoles when it launched in November 2016, able to process gameplay at 4K UHD resolution with high dynamic range (HDR), thanks to a better graphics card and other hardware improvements. Unlike past hardware leaps for game consoles, however, the Pro is still a PlayStation 4 at its core. It cannot play any games or game modes that can’t be found on a standard launch console. Instead, the Pro offers players, who care how about graphics and resolution, the privilege of knowing that their games run as well as they can. The console does not do everything you’d need to make it the centerpiece of a high-end media system. The PlayStation 4 Pro is largely successful in this regard. When played on a 4K TV, the PS4 Pro makes games look sharper and more detailed. On a standard, full HD set, games also run smoother. It is the best PS4 you can buy right no...

4K gaming for less than $500; Improves visuals on select PlayStation VR titles; Makes all games run slightly better than standard PS4; Looks good even on 1080p TVs; Supports all PS4 games;

HDR can be difficult to set up; Very few titles offer 4K support at launch; No 4K Blu-ray Player;

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro review review

4K and HDR gaming goodness; A helping hand for PSVR ; Familiar, sleek styling ;

No 4K Blu-Ray support; Lots of games still waiting for Pro support; PS4 VR cable swapping;