One Month with the PS4 Pro - Is It Still Good in 2024?
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- I've recently gone on a vacation and it was the perfect time to bring out my old PS4 Pro, a last gen console with a fantastic library of games, but with a massive speed disadvantage and varying levels of performance for some of the biggest games out there. How does it fare in 2023, are cross-generation games still running at a decently acceptable performance level, and what does the future hold for not just the PS4, but other last gen systems as well? Find out in this video! Also as a heads up, I apologise for some of the camera footage and audio being a bit rusty.
0:00 - Intro
2:32 - History and Overview of the PS4/Pro
5:45 - Cross Generation Game Analysis
6:12 - Street Fighter 6
9:36 - Gran Turismo 7
11:14 - Sonic Frontiers
13:35 - Guardians of the Galaxy
14:46 - Riders Republic
16:24 - Guilty Gear Strive
17:10 - Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
18:02 - Redout 2
19:19 - What was my experience like?
20:33 - What does the future hold for the PS4?
25:43 - Conclusion
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Ps4 pro is still a good machine. Learn how to clean it , there is a video on CZcams showing how to take it apart and change the paste. Put a ssd in it and it's an awesome machine, I am buying ps4 games in the sales for dirt cheap . I also use the 4k gamer pro to make it look propper 4k.
Best part is the sales man. Games are at their cheapest and the system is still getting ongoing support
do you use native 4k output and still use 4K Gamer Pro? and it looks better?
@@thagrindtony I output 4k from the console , downscale it using a HDMI splitter to 1080p then put that through the 4k gamer pro and there is a big improvement on my 4k gaming monitor. Even though it being downscaled the 4k information is still present in the signal so the 4k gamer pro is making improvements to the 4k information. Things look super clean and sharp, it's like every game I have had a free next gen upgrade.
I think ps4 pro is the most worth it for those who tried to catch up and never got the chance to have ps4 regular. Its really cheap today@@ZerodragYT
Just got a PS4 slim last week, one that finally works at least. I am primarily a PC/Switch player. PS4 games in my area on marketplace are like $5/$10 depending on the person, some are even cheaper in lots. Grab them now, in 5 -8yrs, they will be hard to find, at least the more rare games. Looking at 360/PS2 games right now and GC, console games get ridiculously priced when the supply dries up and people get all nostalgic.
As far as slow load times are concerned,you should be able to speed that up by replacing your hard drive with an SSD.
I replaced my HDD in my PS4 Pro with a Samsung Evo 860 SSD. It’s super fast bro and I replaced the thermal paste and it’s quiet and the heat is expelled far more efficiently.
Replace HDD with SSD,repaste thermal paste for sure as it's dried out by now...and it's still a capable budget box honestly. I'd tell people to get an XSS of money is right but if you want into the PS ecosystem and money is right this will do for another solid 1-2 years while missing out on some ps5 exclusives.
I bought my PS4 Pro in 2022 when they renewed the manufacture for the PS4 Pro in 2021 and it's 2024 and I've never cleaned it since I bought it and I've never got my fan as loud as the beginning of your video I played games like MGSV Uncharted 4 and Nier and a lot of other games that are considered heavy on the console and I've never had to deal with that jet plane of a fan you have and listen I've played games up to six hours and maybe eight but I mostly play games on my Pro for usually 3 hours and I have yet to deal with any major issues compared to PS4 slim or the OG PS4 its a solid console but I really want a PS5 Pro and I want to be able to play PS2 and PS3 on it hopefully
Still on ps4 pro . But i recommend to a ssd . It helps cutting load to a third to half the time. Also fixes most of the textures streaming
Hey, do you recommend me getting a ps4 pro without an ssd, if i only want to play fifa, rocket league, gta, Fortnite?
@@vhuzayl No even the PS3 / PS4 Fat I own both still benefit from SSD in home screen and seeking time. I'm recommend SSD no matter what for me
ssd is a no brainer. @@vhuzayl
I ll buy a ps4 now, it s a no brainer for 100-150$, compared to 600$ps5 which after 3 years has a lacking library , compared to the vastly superior ps4 library.
The PS5 plays all Ps4 games and 130 ps4 games have the free 4k/60 patch for ps5 . Playing my old ps4 disc of Mass Effects and Horizon Zero Dawn at 4k/ 60 rather than at 1080p/30 is night and day .
@@Crashed131963 i don t have 4k, and the difference for me is not worth it. Plus paying triple the price is definitely not worth it.
@@Crashed131963great man I could play all ps4 games on my ps4 without having to go bankrupt ☠️
@@CallTheDocter But for $500 the Ps5 also plays the newest AAA games releases .
Not just play ps4 games better than a Ps4 can .
for 200 bucks is a damn good console even if it doesnt beat the 5. im happy with mine icl
Epic video bro, i think the console has its perks but for those that can upgrade, it should be a no brainer
Yeah. After being on current gen since launch its tough to go back. The quality of life improvements PS5 and XSX/S offer are leaps and bounds beyond what last gen can do.
Bro did y’all give your ps4 a clean ever I cleaned mine one time after 6 years quieter then I’ve ever heard it not even a slight buzz 😭
Mine only gets loud when I'm loading into a cod match but I don't play that bs anymore
I just bought a PS4 pro for 120$ us dollars. Gonna upgrade to ssds d wait til next year to get ps5.
I wanna buy PS4 pro now, is still worth to buy now?
if you install a ssd in your PS4 Pro things load a lot faster as newer games are made for them 2.5 sata ssd's are pretty cheap now and I recommend you grab one if you still use a ps4
I still have my ps4 pro. Though loading is much faster on my ps5 I never had problems with the loading times on the pro. I never felt games took too long to load. As consoles go I even think ps3 and Xbox 360 still hold up, I play one x, ps4 pro and ps5 on my 4K qled and play those older consoles on my 24 inch PlayStation simulview monitor, Alan wake, dead rising, GTA4, sleeping dogs, fight night champion,etc on 360s, last of us and uncharted trilogy, fight night round 3, Killzone games, etc on my ps3, all still hold up and load pretty quick when reloading check points after dying.
My ps4 pro hen with 2tb ssd
Welcome to PlayStation Airlines all aboard the PS4 Pro Jet
clean it and repaste it with a good thermal paste.
I use an pretty old ps4 slim and its great experience im actually going to buy the psvr 1 so i can play some games
Nice video, man.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
There are 2 versions of the pro. You got the older version. The newer one has a figure 8 AC plug. Those run quieter.
Load times are significantly worse on last gen for sure... UNLESS you get yourself an SSD! I will admit, they are super slow using the base console's HDD... some games are unbearably slow with loading. However, if you get yourself a high quality SSD, those issues will all disappear and it will come in a close 2nd to a PS5. I got myself a Samsung 4TB SSD and couldn't be happier. Cyberpunk 2077 used to take forever to load in, now it's only seconds from loading vs. minutes. With $100 or so, you can change the entire experience... plus, it fixes tons of texture loading and pop-in, so in a roundabout way it does increase the graphics. 10/10 highly recommend buying yourself a refurbished/used PS4 Pro in good condition with an SSD installed. I'd roll with a 4TB for the SSD because the games are HUGE on the PS4 - and with a 4TB drive, you'll have all the space you will ever need. :)
Then maybe opt in to get a PS5 Pro when it's released sometime in the future. Until then, PS4 Pro has incredible graphics, 4K capability, and tons of cross-buy/cross-save/cross-play games... so chances are, you'll be able to play the best games with all of your friends who own both PS4 and PS5!
PS. Also, if you think the PS4 fan is loud, then you haven't played the PS3... LOL.
I don't care if the PS4 is an old hardware that sounds like a Jet engine I like it a billion times more than the PS5 I love customizing the UI and the PS4 console looks better and the controller feels better I'm holding the PS5 controller feels like I'm holding a frisbee
Sort the thermal paste and pads, much quieter.
PS4 looks so much more classy, doesn't look out of place in the TV cabinet and the flat top is so much more practical. PS5 looks dreadful imo, especially with the bluray.
They have a model of the pro that doesnt have loud fans.
I believe that's the CUH-7200 consoles, those ones are more quiet like you said. Mine's a CUH-7000 which explains a lot...
Mentions constant 60fps. Literally shows a clip of FF16 which is known to not maintain a locked 60fps and drop to low 40s.
I won't lie, not the best game to have shown this looking back...
There's been quite a bit of games that either don't maintain a locked 60fps (i.e. ff16, Jedi survivor) or even ship with 30fps only (i.e. starfield) which is absurd for this console gen.
When a PS5 is on sale maybe it will be worth it. With all things considered theres no PS5 exclusives in and also the PS5 has its own issues.
I thought about just upgrading to a PS4 pro, as my PS4 is old. But is there a point if its going to be like the One X. Were it doesn’t make the cut?
Thats the cross gen problem PS4 Pro 4Tflops of power 2x times more powerful than a base ps4.
They could develop it on Ps4 pro hardware and PS5s to make the gap less big.
Also you didn’t cover cyberpunk!? Which is so taxing on every single system!
To Be Fair, I Still Have A PS4 Pro In The PS5 Era (bought in 2016, and still used for 8 years).
I Know I Want To Get The PS5 Like Everyone Because It Needs A Smooth And Best Experience,
But Because Of FIFA Still Getting Last Gen Releases (ea fc 24 is gonna be on ps4),
We Haven't Got The PS5 In Four Years. (i'll be stuck with the ps4 for awhile 😅)
FIFA is one of those games that's still a huge essential for sticking with last gen. The next year is still pretty packed for anyone who hasn't upgraded yet
Playstation always runs hot since ps4
I use my original ps4 its fine except i cant play final fantasy 16
FF16 is one of the best games that really justifies upgrading. Fun fact, they considered a PS4 version but cancelled it because it would take an extra year of development to optimise it for the weaker console.
He says it’s age as caught up to it in an ugly way ummm no it hasn’t it can still run games like gow ragnarok, horizon forbidden west so I would disagree with you
Probably not for visuals due to diminishing returns but speed makes up a huge part of why I eventually found it difficult to adjust with the PS4.
Im really happy,that Im not alone with this opinion,ps4 pro is still really good as riches ps5,80%. Yes,lazy downloads and no more games after 1.5Year.But everything works perfect as on ps4 pro and ps5,cheeper,more confortable and absolute under control and more,ext.disk is playable not on ps5,must be inter.ssd very rich,external is just like a bible on the ground.Sorry for my english.Finally ,I mean that is better choice to buy and invest money and support to ps4 pro and don't understand,why Sony makes ps4 slim and not ps4 pro in their factories and sold it by 80$ higher for 2 years more.Really shame. Thanx to.
I play games with headphones on, so a vacuum cleaner running in the room does not matter let alone a console fan .
yo your mic is clipping you should turn your input gain a bit lower
Yeah I was recording it whilst on vacation so my audio setup was all over the place. Sorry about that dude.
Complaining about a 20sec load time. It’s a good job you never had to sit through a 5 min load time on a Spectrum in the 80s.
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Maintain you ps 4 and it won t sound like a jet.
Umm can't you just install a SATA SSD? The whole conclusion seems like a you problem not a PS4 pro problem....
I actually forgot to cover that in the video. Might actually do so tbh and not worry about loading issues with how cheap SSD storage is.
You can’t measure fun with hardware specs, otherwise Nintendo Switch would be getting curb stomped by current gen consoles…. Which it’s not.
That’s why PS4 still holds up in 2023. Current gen consoles just have specs and f*ck all for new gaming experiences.
PS5 and Xbox Series in 2023 are such a disappointment. Their entire generation to date has been…
Totally agree 💯
I've had a PS5 and only thing I liked most was the fast load times but not a big enough difference in graphics.
@@bellbell1764 You aren’t wrong. The PS5 is nothing more than a “PS4 Pro Plus”. It offers faster loading times and more consistent frame-rates, along with a more consistent resolution. Pretty much the exact same game library between the two consoles. The PS5 isn’t worth the $400 to $500 USD asking price as of November 2023. If you have a PS4? Especially a PS4 Pro? Just stick with that and toss a 1TB SATA SSD inside that sucker for well under $100 and call it a day.
That’s what I did to my PS4 Pro at least…
@@RenegadeBastard yeah I sold a disc edition PS5 a few weeks ago and I don't miss it. I'm on Amazon looking up sata SSD storage. Looks like 1 TB for 40$ I'm not feeling all the hype for upcoming titles and I'm more of a casual gamer anyway. So why spend 500$ especially when there aren't that many games on PS5 that appeal to me.
@@bellbell1764 You and I think alike. Can’t go wrong with a SATA SSD in your existing console. It speeds up loading times and fixes any minor texture streaming issues that some games suffer from. I highly recommend the upgrade to your existing console. I did mine a couple years back. Paid $80 ish for a 1TB Samsung 860 EVO at the time. No regrets to this day.
Its 2024 and ur wrong games r still comeing out for ps4
Ps5 is gonna last well over a decade might as well just get one or an original ps4 or slim
the ps5 design is so ASS ps4 is way better
Yes it is