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help deciding on which PS4 to buy
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RazedInBlack
RazedInBlack
My advice is to get a PS4 with a 1TB drive.
If the person you buying for is a casual gamer, the the PS4 Pro is just a waste of money. In this case the 500GB model is ok as well but definitely not low end.
The HDD can also be upgraded later on to a 1TB if needed.
If the person you buying for is a casual gamer, the the PS4 Pro is just a waste of money. In this case the 500GB model is ok as well but definitely not low end.
The HDD can also be upgraded later on to a 1TB if needed.
The significant feature and performance difference comes with the PlayStation 4 Pro, and even then the difference isn't huge unless you own a 4K television with HDR support.
Only if you have a 4K television or are planning to purchase one soon, and even then only if that 4K television supports HDR.
If you're happy with your existing television and have no plans to upgrade, you aren't going to see any significant difference between the models aside from how much space they take up on your entertainment center.
Just a heads up, the PS4 Slim is a physically smaller version of the normal PS4 (it uses less power consumption and doesn't have the Optical Out port)
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ZA Pricing
Depends on the gamer in my opinion!
I bought a 500gb model, after a year of purchasing games I either have to upgrade the HDD myself or clean up my library each time I get a new game
Indie titles/small games can range between 200mb-4gb each, your AAA titles/MMOs can range between 20gb-70gb each
GoB
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That's an expensive gift... mine are usually R200 max. 
Only important consideration is whether the person plans to get the ~R7000 VR headset released in Feb 2017.
While I may get my head bitten off for my opinion, I would only consider the Pro in this case.
Only important consideration is whether the person plans to get the ~R7000 VR headset released in Feb 2017.
While I may get my head bitten off for my opinion, I would only consider the Pro in this case.
RazedInBlack
RazedInBlack
Thanks guys 
Yes, it's for casual gaming so RIB's idea of upgrading to 1TB harddrive when it becomes necessary is a good one. Oculate, tks for info on how 500g drive will cope.
No chance of the headset at that price unfortunately, I'd love one of those.
Yes, it's for casual gaming so RIB's idea of upgrading to 1TB harddrive when it becomes necessary is a good one. Oculate, tks for info on how 500g drive will cope.
No chance of the headset at that price unfortunately, I'd love one of those.
I am in the same boat... I am waiting for the PS4 Pro local release date and price before I decide. I am just scared that I am going to regret getting the slim in 6 months time when there might be a more substantial difference in console performance once developers get the hang of the new hardware...
RazedInBlack
RazedInBlack
Then wait for the Pro rather.
If they have a 4k TV, you should get them the Pro.
Most 4K TVs disable the up-scaling to 4k when in gaming mode, so some people report gaming looking worse on a 4k TV compared to a 1080p TV.
If it's a 1080p TV, then it may still be worthwhile if they are serious about online gaming. I have a standard PS4, and won't upgrade to a pro unless I get a 4K TV.
Games are getting quite big, so I would go for the 1TB. Unless you know the person will not be buying a lot of games and the budget is a bit tight.
Most 4K TVs disable the up-scaling to 4k when in gaming mode, so some people report gaming looking worse on a 4k TV compared to a 1080p TV.
If it's a 1080p TV, then it may still be worthwhile if they are serious about online gaming. I have a standard PS4, and won't upgrade to a pro unless I get a 4K TV.
Games are getting quite big, so I would go for the 1TB. Unless you know the person will not be buying a lot of games and the budget is a bit tight.
As a PS4 owner, do you think the small frame rate improvement on a 1080p screen would be noticeable?
mr_norris
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It depends on the game. Most games running in back compat mode actually run slightly worse for some reason.
@OP, I'd still go Pro though. Some games (like Rise of the Tomb Raider) have various display / performance options. You can either run at 1080p, and it'll target 60 FPS (either that or its an unlocked framerate), or run at 1080p locked at 30 with better visuals, or it can run in 4k. Yes, most games will upscale if you run in 4k, but it's apparently quite good - especially with HDR.
Honestly, I'd give the Digital Foundry channel a squizz and make up your mind from there. They have loads of videos about the Pro.
I haven't run into any framerate issues, but then again I'm mainly a PC gamer who almost only use the PS4 for the exclusives. Even there I wait for sales.
From here: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/d...eld-1-smoother-and-more-responsive-on-ps4-pro
A friend of mine is also planning to sell is standard PS4 and get a pro to get more stable frame rates in The Division.
After the blight town debacle in Dark Souls on the PS3, I would have bought a PS4 Pro if I were to buy now, even if I don't really think it's worth it on a 1080p TV playing only single player games.
Whether or not the small FPS difference is noticeable... back in the day when I was a poor student, around 25 fps was playable for me, and 30fps was the holy grail. Some of my friends back then described 20fps as smooth.
Now I notice it when The Division drops below 50fps, and when BF4 drops below 40. It really depends on the game and your tolerance though.
Edit: The only AAA current gen only game that I've played so far is Bloodborne, and that runs with a 30fps cap. There 30 fps is fine for me, and I never thought it was too slow.
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