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;