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These refurbished PS4 consoles stand out as a cheap way to get into Sony's PS4 library, with the 1TB Slim emerging as the best value for the storage bump. The console is also seen as a strong modding target, with GoldHen and lower firmware potentially opening up more options. Buying from Best Buy adds shipped delivery and return protection, which lowers the risk versus marketplace listings. The main cautions are that units are only listed in Good condition, stock varies by location, and the base model may feel slow without an SSD. A practical pick if you want the PS4 ecosystem without paying much upfront.
Collectors who want the 1TB model, because the extra storage is the sweet spot when game installs are large.
They can be modded, and GoldHen is the commonly referenced route. Older console models use different versions, and the latest firmware is reportedly not jailbreakable yet, so the firmware on the refurb matters.
Yes. The 1TB model is only about $20 more than the 500GB price and is described as the sweet spot, especially since storage is expensive and PS4 games can take a lot of space.
Buying from Best Buy adds shipped delivery and an easier return if something is wrong, which lowers the risk compared with marketplace purchases. The consoles are listed in Good condition, and stock can vary by location.
The cheapest 500GB unit can feel very slow unless you upgrade it with an SSD. An SSD is the practical fix if you want better load times and smoother everyday use.
Great console. Sony really turned things around with the PS4. Great library, good price. It might be Sony's best or second best console after the PS2. One other thing that made this generation stand out was how much was remastered from the PS2 and PS3 era. With the PS3, unless you got the earlier, expensive backwards compatible models (I had one and got the notorious YLOD), you were often stuck never being able to play PS2 era games unless you had a PS2. PS4 generation really upped the remaster catalog making it almost pointless to have backwards compatibility or an old PS2/PS3 lying around for a lot of people. The only game that I wanted that I remember not being able to play was MGS4. I only regret I didn't play more when I was able to really enjoy playing guilt free more often.
Thanks, OP. Just bought the PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB, and came out to $102 (after using $5 GC I had lying around). Been wanting my own system for a while, as kids won't share the PS5.
Great console. Sony really turned things around with the PS4. Great library, good price. It might be Sony's best or second best console after the PS2. One other thing that made this generation stand out was how much was remastered from the PS2 and PS3 era. With the PS3, unless you got the earlier, expensive backwards compatible models (I had one and got the notorious YLOD), you were often stuck never being able to play PS2 era games unless you had a PS2. PS4 generation really upped the remaster catalog making it almost pointless to have backwards compatibility or an old PS2/PS3 lying around for a lot of people. The only game that I wanted that I remember not being able to play was MGS4. I only regret I didn't play more when I was able to really enjoy playing guilt free more often.
I almost agree. But the PSX will always be king to me.Along with Wipeout 2097
Nice! Ive been wanting a PS4 for awhile and have casually browsed marketplace and such. But the convenience of just getting one shipped and being able to return if there is a problem is a huge pro versus rolling the dice.
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Genuinely a great deal if you want to get into games and not spend a lot, maybe tough out the next three years of insane prices. Hundreds of games available under $10 even, and possible to crack if you want to pirate I guess. it's not even dead yet - new games are still coming, though a lot less. It's even a good Blu-ray player and streaming box too.
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These refurbished PS4 consoles stand out as a cheap way to get into Sony's PS4 library, with the 1TB Slim emerging as the best value for the storage bump. The console is also seen as a strong modding target, with GoldHen and lower firmware potentially opening up more options. Buying from Best Buy adds shipped delivery and return protection, which lowers the risk versus marketplace listings. The main cautions are that units are only listed in Good condition, stock varies by location, and the base model may feel slow without an SSD. A practical pick if you want the PS4 ecosystem without paying much upfront.
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