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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.
It looks like PS5 console prices are creating a demand for older consoles. I have played with my PS4 pro 2TB with two controllers for a while now. Might fire it up.
which is better slim or pro? heard PS4 doesn't play latest games . is that true?
Pro is about double the performance. But many games don't use it well.
Pro is faster and less slow down in fast paced games.
So either save money with the slim (better Wifi, faster USB ports, and less power than full size PS4) or get PS4 Pro for smoother performance and some games with better details.
I would skip the full size PS4.
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This can be had for nearly half the price if you keep and eye out on marketplace. But some prefer the convenience of clicking the buy button and it coming to them.
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This can be had for nearly half the price if you keep and eye out on marketplace. But some prefer the convenience of clicking the buy button and it coming to them.
i just bought a used coat on marketplace. included a forgotten bundle of $10,000 cash in the pocket. just keep an eye out there and on the parking lot too, especially on a raining day
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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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Pro is about double the performance. But many games don't use it well.
Pro is faster and less slow down in fast paced games.
So either save money with the slim (better Wifi, faster USB ports, and less power than full size PS4) or get PS4 Pro for smoother performance and some games with better details.
I would skip the full size PS4.
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not really. unless you want really slow system.
Get the cheapest one and upgrade to SSD. This is the way.
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