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Sony launched the Playstation 4 - PS4 for short - in November 2013 as the successor to the PlayStation 3.
Three years later, the technology giant presented two new models: the PS4 Pro and the PS4 Slim.
These two options differ not only visually, but also in terms of power and design.
PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim: what's the difference?
As the name suggests, the PlayStation 4 Slim is significantly slimmer than the PS4 or PS4 Pro - and also uses significantly less power.
On the other hand, the PS4 Pro * is clearly ahead with a number of technical data.
The biggest point is the PS4 Pro's 4K support - for both gaming and streaming.
So if you like to have your pictures razor-sharp, it is best to use the Pro model, which clearly outperforms both the regular PS4 and the PlayStation 4 Slim.
However, if you choose the PS4 Pro for this reason, you should also consider that you also need a 4K-capable television for 4K gaming.
When it comes to computing power, the P4 Pro is clearly ahead - with 4.2 teraflops, it is twice as much as the slim version.
However, if you would like to watch your 4K films on your console, you are unlucky with both variants: The drive of both the PS4 Pro and the PS4 Slim * do not support UHD.
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One reason to choose the more powerful PS4 Pro is also the VR area.
PlayStation VR: Immerse yourself in virtual reality
If gaming can't be immersive enough, you should definitely take a look at PSVR, the PlayStation's virtual reality offering.
With VR glasses, a PS4 camera and your own Move controllers * or regular controllers, you can enjoy gaming that a regular TV screen cannot offer.
The PSVR offers a large range of games that can be experienced in virtual space - from first-person shooters to adventure games and special experiences, the selection is huge.
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Buy a Playstation Controller
If a controller breaks down or more are needed, they can also be bought individually.
The DualShock 4 wireless controllers * for the PS4 are available in several colors.
In addition to original models from Sony, controllers from a number of third-party suppliers are also available, some of which are significantly cheaper than the original.
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PS Plus: For those who want to get more out of it
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For a contribution of currently 59.99 euros for twelve months, 24.99 euros for three months or 8.99 euros for one month, PlayStation fans can take out a so-called PS Plus subscription.
There are not only exclusive discounts in the PS store, but also two PlayStation games to download every month.
This also includes blockbuster games again and again.
PS-Plus also enables online multiplayer gaming - and is definitely recommended for power users.
More information is available on the official website.
PlayStation 5: It's finally here
The hotly anticipated PS5 hit the market in 2020 just in time for the Christmas business.
It is supposed to catapult the PS4, which is now seven years old, into the present.
In addition to a powerful main processor and graphics processor, it has a UHD BluRay drive.
Sony even says that the Playstation should have more power than PCs - a first teaser from Unreal Engine gives reason for high expectations.
Sony is said to attach importance to backward compatibility with the PS5 - this means that older games can run smoothly on the new console.
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This article was first published on June 9, 2020.