When it comes to high-end console gaming we only see two mammoths locking horns for the top spot - Sony and Microsoft. Each generation they compete with products that go toe to toe in terms of performance and features. The age of the eight generation consoles began back in 2012 and shortly after Sony released their PlayStation 4 and Microsoft released the Xbox One. Three years down the line we have newer technologies like 4k and Virtual reality becoming more and more accessible to people. So both the companies had to take steps to fulfill these needs and thus we will be getting PlayStation 4 Pro from Sony and a new console by Microsoft that has been given the name Project Scorpio as of now. Project Scorpio will be release next year but the launch of the PlayStation Pro is almost at hand. The console comes out November 10 and is being priced at $399. As with every new release of consoles, a lot of people are left with questions like, "Should I buy it?" or "Is it for me?" We try to answer these questions about Sony's PlayStation 4 Pro.
It is....
If you are an owner of the previous generation consoles like the PlayStation 2 or 3 or any equivalent console then this one is definitely going to feel like a big improvement. Not only do you get access to new games, you also have the opportunity of experiencing VR. The visuals capabilities have seen an upgrade due to Sony introducing HDR and 4k resolutions. You can stream services like Netflix and YouTube at beautiful 4k resolutions. The same carries over to games as well. Finally console gamers will get a taste of what 4k gaming looks like. Even if you are not playing at 4k resolution you will get a boost in performance for games in terms of environment detail, lighting and even higher frame rates. The PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Slim and PlayStation 4 Pro will have games that are forward and backward compatible. So any game that runs on the Pro will also on on the PS4 and vice-versa. This is a great feature for people who bought the PS4 or the Slim and want to switch to the Pro as they won't have to buy additional games. The mouthwatering $399 price tag is sure to rope in a lot of people. This is especially considering the fact that its rival, Project Scorpio is definitely going to be priced much higher.
It is not
Even though technology is growing at a very fast rate, a lot of people still do not have an expensive TV at home that has support for 4k. In such a case the ability of the PS4 Pro to play games and videos at 4k is rendered useless. The performance bump alone also would not be convincing enough for some casual gamers that already own a PS4 or Xbox One. Also Sony is rolling out a software update to the PS4 and Slim that will enable HDR support on them so the Pro loses that advantage. Interestingly enough, even though the Pro supports 4k, it still does not come with support for Ultra HD Blu-ray.
Lastly Microsoft is also coming out with Project Scorpio, their rival to the PS4 Pro. It is going to be more powerful than the PS4 Pro. This is evident when you compare the computing power of both the consoles. The PS4 Pro has 4.2 teraflops of performance while the Scorpio crushes the Pro with 6 teraflops. Also the fact that the Scorpio will be coming during the holiday season in 2017 makes it a good decision to wait and watch for what it has to offer.
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