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The refurbished PS4 Slim stands out as a low cost way to get into Sony's huge game library, with cheap used discs and Blu ray playback adding a lot of value. The 1TB model looks like the sweet spot, especially since storage is expensive and the jump from 500GB is small. Best Buy shipping and returns reduce the risk versus marketplace buys, and a $5 gaming coupon can shave the price further. The main cautions are that these units are listed in Good condition, stock varies by location, and the cheapest model may feel slow without an SSD.
Tinkerers chasing homebrew access, because the console can be modded and older models use different GoldHen versions.
Households wanting a second console for shared living-room gaming, because it gives one person their own system when the PS5 is not available to share.
Players who want a hassle-free return path from a marketplace-style purchase, because this deal is mainly attractive when you value being able to return a problem unit.
They can be modded, and GoldHen is the commonly mentioned route. Older PS4 models use different versions, and the latest firmware is reportedly not jailbreakable yet, so the exact unit and firmware matter.
Yes. The 1TB model is the sweet spot for about $20 more than the 500GB version, especially since storage is expensive and PS4 games can take a lot of space. It also avoids filling up quickly if you plan to keep several digital installs.
Yes, if it is in good working condition with a working controller. The PS4 Slim has a large game library, cheap used discs, and also works as a Blu-ray player, making it a strong value for the price.
Best Buy is safer because the console ships and can be returned if there is a problem. That reduces the risk of getting a bad unit compared with buying from marketplace listings.
Yes, if you want to avoid a slow system. The cheapest model can be a good buy, but an SSD upgrade is recommended to improve load times and overall responsiveness.
Comes with a controller, how bad is the controller? lol.
$75 if you use the $5 "bestbuy gaming" coupon, kinda crazy if you consider that dualshock 4 controllers are like $50 new
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The refurbished PS4 Slim stands out as a low cost way to get into Sony's huge game library, with cheap used discs and Blu ray playback adding a lot of value. The 1TB model looks like the sweet spot, especially since storage is expensive and the jump from 500GB is small. Best Buy shipping and returns reduce the risk versus marketplace buys, and a $5 gaming coupon can shave the price further. The main cautions are that these units are listed in Good condition, stock varies by location, and the cheapest model may feel slow without an SSD.
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And with prev gen, external hds are perfectly fine, you don't need the 1TB console.
$75 if you use the $5 "bestbuy gaming" coupon, kinda crazy if you consider that dualshock 4 controllers are like $50 new
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