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These refurbished PS4 deals are mainly attractive for cheap access to Sony's last-gen library, especially the 1TB models and the Pro if you want extra headroom for modding or smoother performance. The consoles often include a controller and cables, and the system can be a solid value for disc-based gaming and Blu-ray playback. Firmware varies, with some units arriving on jailbreak-friendly versions and others on newer builds. The biggest drawback is fulfillment inconsistency, since the wrong model or storage size has shown up often, and condition can range from decent to heavily used.
Players who want to mod a PS4 Pro, because it has better patch compatibility and extra headroom for performance tweaks.
Players who want smooth 4K console gaming, because the PS4 Pro still falls short of a true 4K experience and many games do not use its extra power well.
Yes. Orders have arrived as a Pro instead of a Slim, a Slim instead of a Pro, and 500GB units instead of the advertised 1TB model. Check the box before leaving or opening the shipment, because Best Buy has been replacing wrong units or issuing refunds/exchanges when contacted.
Units have shown up on a range of firmware versions, including 9.60, 12.00, 12.52, 13.02, and 13.52. That matters because jailbreak compatibility depends on firmware, so many buyers are checking the version before updating.
The Pro is the better pick for modding if you want more compatibility and extra headroom for patches and performance tweaks. The Slim can still be modded, and some buyers prefer it for lower cost, lower power use, and the option to add an SSD instead of paying more for the Pro.
The 1TB Slim is often treated as the value pick, especially if you want the cheapest route and plan to use an SSD or external storage. The Pro is worth the extra money if you want smoother performance, better patch compatibility, or more headroom for modding.
Yes, the bundle includes a controller and typically comes with HDMI, power, and micro-USB cables. Some units arrived with new accessories, while others had used cords or a beat-up controller, so condition can vary by box.
Whoever wants to mod this, my recommendation would be towards getting the Pro, way more compatibility with patches to improve your experience.
My experience with modding the slim PS4 is exactly what led me to looking for a cheap PS4 Pro. 😅
I mean it's still great and worth doing on the base model—I'd recommend anyone try it if they've got a PS4 sitting around—but modding unlocks a lot of potential for tweaking games settings and the extra headroom of the Pro can translate to free performance in some games that you might've not been able to achieve otherwise. Bloodborne 60 FPS patch is a great example.
I keep checking periodically as I would much prefer the Pro but it always says it cannot be purchased due to "This item isn't available due to restrictions in your area.".
$190 for the cheapest slim now. dead dead dead I was curious to get one.. I have a Switch 2.. but it might be fun to play some PS exclusives like Marvel Tolken etc
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And with prev gen, external hds are perfectly fine, you don't need the 1TB console.
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These refurbished PS4 deals are mainly attractive for cheap access to Sony's last-gen library, especially the 1TB models and the Pro if you want extra headroom for modding or smoother performance. The consoles often include a controller and cables, and the system can be a solid value for disc-based gaming and Blu-ray playback. Firmware varies, with some units arriving on jailbreak-friendly versions and others on newer builds. The biggest drawback is fulfillment inconsistency, since the wrong model or storage size has shown up often, and condition can range from decent to heavily used.
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Yes. Orders have arrived as a Pro instead of a Slim, a Slim instead of a Pro, and 500GB units instead of the advertised 1TB model. Check the box before leaving or opening the shipment, because Best Buy has been replacing wrong units or issuing refunds/exchanges when contacted.
Units have shown up on a range of firmware versions, including 9.60, 12.00, 12.52, 13.02, and 13.52. That matters because jailbreak compatibility depends on firmware, so many buyers are checking the version before updating.
The Pro is the better pick for modding if you want more compatibility and extra headroom for patches and performance tweaks. The Slim can still be modded, and some buyers prefer it for lower cost, lower power use, and the option to add an SSD instead of paying more for the Pro.
The 1TB Slim is often treated as the value pick, especially if you want the cheapest route and plan to use an SSD or external storage. The Pro is worth the extra money if you want smoother performance, better patch compatibility, or more headroom for modding.
Yes, the bundle includes a controller and typically comes with HDMI, power, and micro-USB cables. Some units arrived with new accessories, while others had used cords or a beat-up controller, so condition can vary by box.
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hopefully it has whatever software version is necessary to play
I mean it's still great and worth doing on the base model—I'd recommend anyone try it if they've got a PS4 sitting around—but modding unlocks a lot of potential for tweaking games settings and the extra headroom of the Pro can translate to free performance in some games that you might've not been able to achieve otherwise. Bloodborne 60 FPS patch is a great example.
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