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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.
If you called to get an exchange if you got the wrong ps4, ask for shipping. I did a pick up at the store and initially estimated time was same as shipping but then it got pushed back and delayed.
I still have the option to change it to shipping for the original date but they want 37 dollars.
Last edited by ginsengjin November 7, 2026 at 09:39 AM.
Got everything correct on a 1 TB Slim. Firmware 13.02
I got my PS4 Slim 1TB (condition looks like you find at a garage sale with all the scratches on the console), the FW is 9.60 and so I JB w/GoldH*N within a few minutes. Disabled all the automatic updates just in case. M
I might add an emulator or something later. Let's see.
I also ordered Slim 1TB and got a Fat 500GB. Handled it via chat and they are shipping me a Slim 1TB replacement as well as sending a shipping label to return the Fat 500GB.
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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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The two pictures attached to the SD post can help though. The first one is a Pro, the second one is a Slim.
Pro: 3 layer sandwich with silver PS logo on the top
Slim: 2 layer sandwich with black PS logo on the top
Update: Support is sending a replacement and asked me to return the wrong one back to the store when the correct one shows up.
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I still have the option to change it to shipping for the original date but they want 37 dollars.
I might add an emulator or something later. Let's see.
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